Bow River Kayak Tour: Scenic Wildlife Adventure

Explore Banff’s Bow River by kayak, spot wildlife, and capture stunning views of Mount Rundle. Connect with nature and fellow adventurers.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bow River Trail - The Bow River is a breathtaking natural treasure in Canada, celebrated for its turquoise waters that meander through magnificent landscapes of towering mountains and verdant forests. Flowing through Alberta, it provides stunning vistas and a peaceful retreat for nature lovers. Its shores are inhabited by diverse wildlife, and the…
What's Included
  • Trip Leader
  • Kayak
  • Paddles
  • Life Jackets
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join a group kayak adventure to explore the Bow River. Discover local wildlife, snap the perfect photo in front of Mount Rundle, and perhaps spot Barry, the resident beaver.
Early risers have the advantage, as kayakers get to paddle the river before rentals open! Enjoy paddling the Bow River or Creek without any other boats around, except for your group….

Location
Banff Canoe Club
Wolf Street
Meet our guides at the corner of Wolf Street and Bow Avenue. Please arrive 20 minutes before your tour time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robin_s
Sep 28, 2025
Great adventure - So much fun and a wonderful way to rest the legs after days of hiking and biking! Maddie was not only informative, but she was welcoming and FUN. We loved the entire experience.
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P5555vlcarolm
Sep 4, 2025
peaceful river kayaking - Had a great time! So many activities in Banff were overcrowded. Kayaking was lovely. We had a small group. Cam (our guide) was awesome. Definitely recommend.
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Yhs90
Sep 4, 2025
Awesome experience - We had an amazing experience with our guide Abbey! Floating down the glassy waters on the Vermillion lake surrounded by the mountains was really calming. We were not the best at kayaking straight but the pace was very managable, and the portage over a beaver dam was very smooth with Abbey's help. Highly recommended!
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Y588sbseanm
Aug 28, 2025
10/10 would recommend the kayak experience! - We had an absolutely fantastic time during the kayak tour! Fergus was a great guide and gave us history, facts, and insight into the surrounding wildlife and terrain as we floated along, as well as snapping a bunch a pictures along the way. We got to maneuver (and slide down!) a beaver dam, saw an elk up close, and overall had a blast during the tour.
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Companion50298282061
Aug 23, 2025
Amazing tour with Fergus - Fergus was really nice, and we got to see an elk! It was the first time I stepped on a beaver dam too. Very easy to kayak on those calm waters in the morning.
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Harriette_f
Aug 13, 2025
Beautiful views! - What a great experience! Our guide was so polite and educated about the area. He even snapped a few action pics for the group and helped us cross the beaver dam! The weather turned out to be absolutely perfect and the views were incredible.
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Susan_w
Aug 11, 2025
Kayaking with Darby! The best guide! - We had the best time with Darby and a family from Chicago! Far exceeded our expectations! Thank you for a great experience!
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Lukedz970ml
Aug 7, 2025
Awesome Time - This was an amazing experience! Kind and qualified staff (especially our guide Claire). The views were amazing! This is a must do activity!
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Rawan_a
Aug 4, 2025
Amazing views and great... - Amazing views and great experience ,our guide Ben was great and very patient Just becarfull while taking pictures as my friend lost her phone in the lake and it is impossible to get back
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Linda_g
Aug 2, 2025
Amelia was a great guide.... - Amelia was a great guide. We had a fantastic time! Loved both the river and the lakes and the beaver dam was an unexpected surprise.
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