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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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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Fredpo2742kb
Jul 13, 2025
Fun, interesting and beautiful scenery/wildlife - Our tour guide Cam was amazing. He made the tour feel very natural and relaxing but also interesting and fun! The 2 hour slot was perfect timing allowing us to experience both rivers and lakes amongst the mountains.
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Ken_z
Jul 3, 2025
Great experience! - Great experience. Safe, punctual, beautiful. 8am in July is great since it’s not too hot yet. Abby did a great job. Knowledgeable and made us feel safe even crossing a beaver dam. She let us know that she took many pics of us and sent it to us at the end for free. Bring bug spray since there were many mosquitos!
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U298tqoliviat
Jun 20, 2025
Incredible Kayaking Experience - We had an unforgettable time kayaking in Banff! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking—gliding across crystal-clear waters surrounded by towering mountains felt like something out of a dream. A huge shoutout to our guide, Cam, who was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience feel safe and fun. He shared interesting facts about the area and even pointed out some local wildlife along the way. Highly recommend!
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Seaside739129
Jun 17, 2025
Fun day on the river ! - Fun day on the Bow river! Loved the beaver dam and trying to get over it!! Wonderful relaxing day. Tour guide vey informative!
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Jessica_l
Jun 13, 2025
Such a wonderful... - Such a wonderful experience and a great way to see some of Banff’s amazing views from a new perspective. It was a great change of pace after lots of hiking. Maddy, our tour guide, was exceptional. She was so sweet, gave wonderful suggestions and told us so much about the land. We learned so much, and enjoyed our tour! Would definitely recommend for a quick morning tour.
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From $116 (Per Boat)
up to 2 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).