Horseshoe Canyon
Starts atCA$ 150US$ 115€ 99£ 85A$ 161
Duration: 4 Hours
Age: 12+
Departure: 8:30am
Season: Summer · May - Sept
Overview
Ride the thrilling rapids through Horseshoe Canyon. Exhilarating whitewater on the Bow River with an optional cliff jump.
This is the step-up trip for adventure seekers aged 12 and up: Class 3-4 rapids that punch through the walls of Horseshoe Canyon, big waves, big splashes, and a grin you won’t be able to wipe off. Feeling brave? Take the optional cliff jump partway down.
Like every Chinook trip, a world class professional guide rides every raft and you get full safety instruction and a practice paddle before the whitewater begins.
Highlights
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
Free Photos
Optional Cliff Jump
Thrilling Class 3–4 rapidsTour Details
Tour Duration
4 Hours
Departure Time
8:30am
Age Required
12+
Season
Summer · May - Sept
Transport Options
Self drive only
Included
- Professional river guide on each raft
- Safety instruction and practice paddle
- River fee
- Wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rainjacket, booties and gloves
- Light refreshments
- River time 1.5-2 hrs
What will disqualify me?
- Aged below 12 years old
- Arriving after your check-in time
- Arriving at the wrong meeting point
- Guests under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Frequently Asked Questions
How wild are the rapids?+
Horseshoe Canyon runs Class 3-4 whitewater — a real step up from the Kananaskis. Minimum age is 12 and you should be comfortable getting seriously splashed.
Is the cliff jump mandatory?+
Not at all — the cliff jump is completely optional. Plenty of guests cheer from the raft.
How long is the tour?+
Plan for about 4 hours total, departing at 8:30am.
Where do we meet?+
At our River Base on Hwy 1A near Nakoda Lodge — under 25 minutes from Canmore, 40 minutes from Banff, and about an hour from Calgary.
What is the cancellation policy?+
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Booking Terms
- Guests must be at least 12 years old.
- Guests must check in at the River Base before the posted departure time.
- All adults must sign a waiver prior to the trip. A waiver must also be completed by the legal guardian of any guest under 18.
- Lifejackets and helmets are mandatory and provided.
- Guests under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted on the river.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.