12+
Age
May-Sep
Season

Combo Package; raft through exciting whitewater rapids through Horseshoe Canyon, then soar above Banff’s mountain peaks.

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Included: Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting (8:15am – 12:00pm)

Experience the true thrill of rapids on this exciting morning whitewater tour on the Bow River, with cliff jumping available for the adventurous. The class 3-4 Horseshoe Canyon section offers spectacular scenery, big waves and a sense of remoteness while you raft your way through shale canyons and awesome whitewater. Conveniently located 45 minutes from Calgary and Banff in the front ranges of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Included: 20 Minute Warrior Lookout Heli Flight (various times available)

The Warrior Lookout helicopter tour will take you further into the Rocky Mountains, soaring over the “Warrior” looked over the spectacular Barrier Lake. Adventure culminates with a final ascent over Mount Baldy, named Enemy Warrior Lookout by the Stoney Nakoda nation. Your return flight will provide full views of Heart Mountain, the Bow River and Mount Yamnuska.

Tours in this package can be taken on the same day or on different days.

RAFTING INCLUDES
  • Light refreshments
  • Professional river guide on each raft
  • Safety instruction and practice paddle
  • River fee
  • Complimentary photos (online)
  • River time 1.5-2hrs
  • Wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rainjacket, wetsuit booties and gloves
VIA FERRATA INCLUDES
  • 20 minute Helicopter Flight

The best parts of the Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting for most people include the following:

1

1.5 - 2 Hours on the Bow River

A ride you won’t forget. Surrounded by the magnificent Rocky Mountains.
2

Optional cliff jump and swim

A medium or BIG cliff jump for the adventurous during the float section.
3

Free photos

Professional photos of you whitewater rafting are posted for free on our website.
4

Everything is provided!

The tour includes professional guiding, instruction, equipment, practice and facilities.

The best parts of the Warrior Lookout Heli Flight for most people include the following:

1

20 Minute Flight

Fly further into the Rocky Mountains, soaring over the spectacular Barrier Lake.
2

Indigenous Culture

Climb over Mt. Baldy, named the Enemy Warrior Lookout by the Stoney Nakoda nation.
RAFTING INCLUDES
  • Light refreshments
  • Professional river guide on each raft
  • Safety instruction and practice paddle
  • River fee
  • Complimentary photos (online)
  • River time 1.5-2hrs
  • Wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rainjacket, wetsuit booties and gloves
VIA FERRATA INCLUDES
  • 20 minute Helicopter Flight
The tour starts at the Nakoda Lakeside Lodge at 8:15am (meet time 8:10am) and finishes at 12pm, approximately 4 hours. This includes a short drive to the river and 1.5 to 2 hours on the water.
The tour includes 1.5 – 2 hours on the river (including a 20 minute float to finish up), a professional river guide with each boat, an optional cliff jump (with two heights to choose from), free professional photos, and light refreshment and snacks. All safety equipment including clean and dry wetsuits, wetsuit booties, fleece, spray jacket, life jacket and a helmet is provided. The tour winds through scenic views of the front range of the Rocky Mountain Ranges and occasionally we see wildlife such as osprey, bald eagles, deer and bears.

The Nakoda Lakeside Lodge has clean port-a-potties, male and female change tents and ample free parking.

The meeting point is at the Nakoda Lakeside Lodge, located on Highway 1A approximately 25 minutes from Canmore and 45 minutes from Banff and Calgary. Detailed driving directions are included in your booking confirmation. There is ample free parking at the riverbase and you will brought back to your vehicle at the end of the tour.
Please wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring warm clothes, a face mask, hand sanitizer and a towel in a bag for after the tour. We also suggest bringing a toque or hat for colder days, to wear under the helmet. Your belongings can be stored in the bus or your own car while you are on the river.

You can wear sunglasses/glasses as long as these are secured with a strap or piece of string, and contact lenses are usually okay if you are comfortable swimming with them and tell your guide. Sunscreen is great on a hot day for any areas not covered by the wetsuit, but avoid putting it above or near your eyes. You can bring your own waterproof camera or GoPro which can be secured with your own chest harness or on a helmet with a GoPro mount, but we are not responsible for loss or damage of your equipment.

Anything else! It isn’t recommended to bring your camera and rafters aren’t permitted to wear their own wetsuit or to wear anything that could cause a hazard while on the tour.
When you are making your reservation please let the agent know and they will check with the rafting team. On the day please bring any medication you may need and inform your guide of any medical conditions.
No rafting experience is necessary, and we provide a Professional River Guide with each boat who will explain and demonstrate paddle, safety and emergency techniques. This includes dryland safety instructions and practicing paddling on the river before the waves.

Guests should be physically fit and have a reasonable swimming ability.

You will go through class 3 & 4 rapids during your tour, which is ideal for adventure lovers. This is a moderate trip, exciting but not difficult. Check out the Whitewater Rafting Rapid Classification Guide for more information: https://chinookrafting.com/plan-and-book/river-classifications/.

The tour is run by Chinook Rafting who have been operating whitewater rafting tours as a licensed company in the province of Alberta since 1983 and all of the rafting guides are trained in Swiftwater Rescue and First Aid & CPR. What this means for you is that they are confident that they can manage, not eliminate, the risks today to offer you an exciting and fun day on the river, creating as safe a framework as they can, given what we are doing. However, it is important to remember that we are not on a track, this isn’t Disneyland!  The fact that we’re not on a track adds excitement to what we’re doing, but it also adds inherent risks.

There is a 24 hour cancellation policy, which allows you to change/cancel or refund your booking up to 24 hours outside your booked tour (up to 7 days for group bookings).
This is a 20 minute helicopter flight.
The Heli Pad is located at the Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino in Kananaskis, at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Kananaskis Trail. Detailed driving directions will be included in your booking confirmation.
You are required to arrive at the Heliplex 20 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time.
This depends on the type of helicopter available, it is up to five people plus the pilot so that everyone can sit by a window during your flight.
Please wear warm clothing with no loose articles. Zips, ties and belts on clothing must be secured.
Tours depend on weather conditions and must be confirmed the morning of the flight. In this situation we can reschedule or refund your booking.
There is a 48 hour cancellation policy, which allows you to change/cancel or refund your booking up to 48 hours outside your booked tour (up to 7 days for group bookings).
Tips are not expected, but are certainly appreciated. If you think your guide did a wonderful job and would like to indicate that with a tip, it will be graciously accepted.
RAFTING INCLUDES
  • Light refreshments
  • Professional river guide on each raft
  • Safety instruction and practice paddle
  • River fee
  • Complimentary photos (online)
  • River time 1.5-2hrs
  • Wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rainjacket, wetsuit booties and gloves
VIA FERRATA INCLUDES
  • 20 minute Helicopter Flight
  • Tours in this package can be taken on the same day or on different days.
  • The minimum age is 12 years and the minimum weight per person is 90lbs. If the guest is unaccompanied by an adult then the minimum age is 16 years old.
  • The maximum weight per person is 140kg (308lbs).
  • A waiver must be completed for both tours and is a condition of participation, this will be sent through upon booking. In addition, a Parental Consent form must be completed by the parent or legal guardian of any child under the age of 18 years prior to arrival. This is especially important if you are bringing someone else’s child (under 18 years old).
  • Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
  • No loose articles are permitted on the helicopter flight. Zips, ties and belts on clothing must be secured.
  • Helicopter flights depend on weather conditions and must be confirmed the morning of the flight.
  • Please note that the Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting Tour requires a minimum of 8 participants, please call the day prior to confirm the tour.
RAFTING INCLUDES
  • Light refreshments
  • Professional river guide on each raft
  • Safety instruction and practice paddle
  • River fee
  • Complimentary photos (online)
  • River time 1.5-2hrs
  • Wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rainjacket, wetsuit booties and gloves
VIA FERRATA INCLUDES
  • 20 minute Helicopter Flight
Get splashed by class 4 rapids on the Horseshoe Canyon with Chinook Rafting in the Canadian Rockies
Blue Skies on the Horseshoe Canyon with Chinook Rafting in the Canadian Rockies
Class 4 rapids on the Horseshoe Canyon section of the Bow River with Chinook Rafting in the Canadian Rockies
Jump into the Bow River on the Horseshoe Canyon rafting tour with Chinook Rafting
Dabbing fun on the Horseshoe Canyon with Chinook Rafting in the Canadian Rockies