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Banff National Park Big Canoe Tour: Marvel at Scenic Views & Engage with Local History
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303 Ratings
Banff
Embark on a Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Bow River. Learn about local history, paddle as a team, and create unforgettable memories with your family.
Embark on a Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Bow River. Learn about local history, paddle as a team, and create unforgettable memories with your family.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Banff Canoe Club - Meet at the Banff Canoe Club, just a 5 minute walk from downtown Banff. The River Explorer Tour is a fun way to hit the river as a group! After being set up with a life jacket and paddle, our friendly guide will share some safety instruction and paddling techniques. Then load into a 12-seater Big Canoe and journey up the…
- Banff Canoe Club - Meet at the Banff Canoe Club, just a 5 minute walk from downtown Banff. The River Explorer Tour is a fun way to hit the river as a group! After being set up with a life jacket and paddle, our friendly guide will share some safety instruction and paddling techniques. Then load into a 12-seater Big Canoe and journey up the beautiful Bow River. Let our guide entertain you with fun facts, keep an eye out for wildlife and take in the stunning views. Many groups like our River Explorer Tour because no experience is necessary and everything is supervised by a qualified guide. Your tour will be followed by a light refreshment at the end. This tour is perfect for the whole family and It’s a fun and interactive way to explore the waterways of Banff National Park.
What's Included
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
- Professional guide
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Experience the tranquillity of the Bow River while taking in the spectacular views on a Big Canoe Tour. As you travel upstream, your local guide will charm you with tales from the past, the history of canoeing, and intriguing local trivia. Each tour comes with life jackets and paddles, as well as guidance on how to paddle as a group. Ideal for all…
Experience the tranquillity of the Bow River while taking in the spectacular views on a Big Canoe Tour. As you travel upstream, your local guide will charm you with tales from the past, the history of canoeing, and intriguing local trivia. Each tour comes with life jackets and paddles, as well as guidance on how to paddle as a group. Ideal for all family members since no previous paddling experience is required. Highly recommended for children!
Location
Banff Canoe Club
Wolf Street
Located on the Corner of Bow Avenue & Wolf Street, Banff
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(303 Ratings)
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Tammy_q
Sep 24, 2025
We had the pleasure of... - We had the pleasure of having ABBEY as our guide and she was wonderful, kind and very caring. She very knowledgeable and she interacted with all of us. Great experience. The Lake was beautiful!
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734chloet
Sep 23, 2025
Calming canoe tour of Bow River - We had a great time on this canoe tour. Our guide Clare was informative, funny, and super engaging. The canoe is huge and stable, so I never worried about falling out. It was peaceful traveling along Bow River, and we even caught a glimpse of a bald eagle and an elk. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any other animals, but we did enjoy the views and the calm river. Clare was very knowledgeable and regaled us with plenty of facts and history of the surrounding environment. We had a great time!
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Jim_s
Sep 18, 2025
Canoeing was Fantastic! - Great time canoeing! Everyone was helpful getting us all set with life jackets and boarding the canoe. Our guide Abbey was knowledgeable and a great picture taker 😊 we would 100% recommend this trip on the river.
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Beachlovercanada1957
Sep 17, 2025
A must Do!! - This Canoe experience was enjoyed by our party of 4. We met many others who totally enjoyed Furgus (our very knowledgeable,passionate guide) . We were fortunate to see a small gathering of Elk as well as a swimming Elk, crossing the Bow River. Also a coyote standing river side was in clear view. Everyone felt confident and safe after our introduction, information and instruction before entering the canoe by Furgus. The other staff members were kind and helpful assisting everyone with life jackets and entering the canoe. A wonderful way to view this beautiful Bow river surrounded by the Rockie Mountains!
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E6276itsimond
Sep 17, 2025
Paddle through natural beauty! - Our gentle canoe trip on the Bow River was fantastic! Strongly recommend this experience. Our tour guide Darby was funny, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the sights we were seeing - the amazing mountains and local history. He helped us feel comfortable in the canoe, and pointed out natural features and evidence of wildlife we were passing. The September weather was perfect, and the choice to visit in the shoulder season meant that the river was not crowded. And what a final highlight! We crossed paths with a herd of elk, guided across the river by a fabulous bull elk who bugled in the bushes. Unforgettable!
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Agdjdijehudhdu
Sep 15, 2025
Great experience - Staff all very friendly. Darby our guide was great. It is very calm and scenic on the tour. Really enjoyed it. You are better parking elsewhere and walk down as limited spaces in front of the actual canoe club.
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Rick_c
Sep 14, 2025
We really enjoyed the... - We really enjoyed the tour with our guide Maddie. We learned a lot about the park and town, and the jokes were pretty good! I highly recommend this little excursion.
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Eileenmsmith99
Sep 12, 2025
Wonderful canoeing experience - Our guide, Darby was exceptional. He knows every turn of the river and all about the wildlife in the area. He has great stories and made the experience fun for each of us. Truly, this adventure was a delight and
Darby is a natural guide.
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Kimr_h
Sep 11, 2025
Easy big canoe tour - This canoe ride was awesome. We saw a lot of wildlife as we rowed upstream and relaxed downstream on the Bow River.
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Dlblevins35
Sep 10, 2025
Highly recommend doing this! - Definitely worth doing! Paddle upstream and then coast coming back. Wonderful picture opportunities. We saw a bald eagle before we even left the dock. Jesse was a wonderful guide and he made our experience so much more fun! The weather was perfect and that helped for sure!
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