Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park

Embark on a tranquil river exploration in Banff National Park with our guided group paddling experience. Perfect for first-time paddlers, this tour offers stunning views and educational storytelling.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Banff Canoe Club - Get a different view of Banff National Park on a canoe tour along the scenic Bow River. Traveling by canoe lets you get out in nature and see the stunning landscape up close without the exertion of hiking. Plus, the big canoe enables your whole group to be together in one place rather than being split up into smaller canoes….
What's Included
  • Life jacket included
  • Paddle provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Indulge in the peacefulness and extraordinary scenery of a Bow River Canoe trip. The tour guide will keep you informed and amused with interesting narratives related to the surroundings. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, this group canoe paddle trip is open to different fitness levels. Additionally, you can select from several daily starting times to conveniently incorporate the tour into your holiday plan

Location
Banff Canoe Club
Wolf Street
Meet at the Banff Canoe Club at the Corner of Wolf St and Bow Ave in Banff. Parking in Banff is limited. We recommend parking at the Intercept lot at the Banff Train Station and walking from there (5 min walk)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C2633patonid
Aug 12, 2025
Awesome canoe trip - We thoroughly enjoyed our canoe trip with Mardi, who was very informative and willing to answer all of our questions. Would recommend :)
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Heather_k
Aug 9, 2025
Great Tour Madi! - The people working at Banff Canoe Club were all very friendly and made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. Madi was our tour guide in the Big Canoe. We felt very safe going upstream and floating back down stream. She shared local information regarding the river and it's wildlife and history. Thank you Madi for a great tour.
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Maidie74
Aug 4, 2025
Trip in the Bow - Very good experience thanks to Fergus, our guide who was very knowledgeable and fun! The beautiful weather also helped to make it a great trip.
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Paulgx4201at
Aug 4, 2025
Great Bow River canoe trip. - A lovely way to explore the Bow River and see the area from a different perspective. Thank you to Brie for her expertise and knowledge. No canoeing experience needed. Well worth a go.
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Trip43627555124
Aug 1, 2025
Fun and informative! - A great tour down bow river. Our Tour guide Darby was very knowledgeable but also hilarious which made it so much better!
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Victoriawh1231rk
Aug 1, 2025
Brilliant time on Bow River! - Brilliant time canoeing on Bow River, our guide, Bree was knowledgable and friendly and managed to get us all back safely! We heard about local wildlife, culture as well as her experiences of living in Banff. Thank you Bree!
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Grandtour37669068159
Jul 27, 2025
Unforgettable beaver 🦫 - Rain came in as we prepared for our trip, but it cleared a little as we got underway with fabulous tourguide Abby. A beaver was busily going up and down the stream and even got out to show us his whole self! Unforgettable experience on the Bow River!
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Karawx2442cz
Jul 26, 2025
Amazing Canoe Tour on Bow River - Amazing Canoe Tour in Banff! We had such a great time on our canoe tour in Banff on Bow River with our awesome guide, Cam! Our canoe was full of ladies and he loved it—such a fun and engaging host. Cam shared fascinating facts about the area, from local wildlife (like bears “Split Lip” and “The Boss”) to an up-close look at an osprey. He also gave us a good laugh with his take on Canadian geese! We learned about the surrounding mountains and how they got their names, which made the scenery even more special. Beautiful views, great vibes, and a super memorable experience. Highly recommend!
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Opmom24
Jul 21, 2025
Great guide & experience - Marty was our guide and she was fabulous! She was so knowledgeable and very personable. We were completely pleased. It is a low key excursion that is educational and beautiful.
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Brinda_v
Jul 18, 2025
Awesome guide Furgus - Our guide Furgus was amazing. He was very funny and entertained us throughout! It was very unique calming experience.
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From $62
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).