Chinook Rafting offers whitewater rafting and scenic float trips in the Canadian Rockies. Experience Class I to Class IV rapids on one of the Alberta or BC trips. Rivers include the Bow, Horseshoe Canyon, Highwood, Kananaskis and the Kicking Horse. Full and half day trips, and transportation available. Address: 215 Banff Avenue Banff AB CAN T1L 1E3 Send an Email (105) 1 403 263-7238
Raft the Kicking Horse, a premier whitewater river with rapids to class 4. Experience thrills on the Kicking Horse Classic (9:30/1 pm; $105) or challenge yourself on the Ultimate Whitewater Adventure (1 pm; $149) with the rapids of the Upper and Lower Canyon. Mild Whitewater Adventure (9:30 am; $69, $44 5-12) rafts more gentle sections. Tours include licensed guide, gear, BBQ lunch and access to Hydra's private riverside facility. Transport from Banff (1.5 hrs), Canmore and Lake Louise is available. Address: Bison Courtyard, 211 Bear St, Banff Banff AB CA T1L 1A8 Send an Email (66) 1 403 762-4554
Whether interested in challenging whitewater, family rafting, or wilderness adventure, each river offers a rafting experience second to none. Kootenay River Runners has guided thousands down the Kicking Horse, Kootenay, Toby and Columbia Rivers as they carve their way through some of most impressive mountain landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. Trips include: the wild rapids of Upper ($97) and Lower Kicking Horse River ($145) with barbeque steak lunch; Full Day ($97adult/$81child) and Half Day ($69adult/$53child) family excursions on the Kootenay River with riverside brunch and lunch; fun and splashy rapids on Toby Creek ($49adult/$39child); and wilderness and wildlife on the Columbia River Wetlands ($49adult/$35child). Address: 4987 Hwy 93 Radium Hot Springs BC CAN V0A 1M0 Send an Email (58) 1 250 347-9210
Wet n' Wild Adventures offers unforgettable daily whitewater rafting trips on the Kicking Horse River in Golden, BC. Trips are available from May to September and shuttle service is offered from Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise for full-day trips. A barbecue lunch is included on the full-day trip. During the winter, half- and full-day snowmobile trips are featured. Address: 1509 Lafontaine Road Golden BC CAN V0A 1H0 Send an Email (156) 1 250 344-6546
Wild Water Adventures Kicking Horse rafting. Half Day Whitewater ($79, mornings and afternoons) soaks and thrills with class 2-4. On Half Day Gentle ($69, $55 8-14 yrs, mornings) through Yoho Park's scenic upper river, learn about natural and human history and enjoy playful splashes. Classic Day Trip ($115) is moderate to exciting and Maximum Horsepower ($159) tackles class 4+ Lower Canyon--both with RiverBase BBQ lunch. 2-day River Escape also available. Trips include all gear, use of RiverBase daylodge (with heated, private change rooms), and refreshments. Optional narrated transport from Banff and Lake Louise via luxury mini-coach. RiverBase: 2 km (1.6 mi) W of Yoho Park off Hwy 1. Address: Sales desks, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise lobby. 1-888-647-6444/ Lake Louise AB 1 403 522-2211