Banff National Park Big Canoe Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Enjoy the serenity of the Bow River and marvel at the surroundings whilst on a Big Canoe Tour. As you journey upstream, your local guide will entertain you with stories of the past, history of canoeing and interesting local facts. Every tour includes life jackets and paddles plus instruction on how to paddle as a team. Perfect for the whole family as no paddling experience is necessary. Great for kids!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
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.
Options
1pm Tour
Meet at 12:45pm
5pm Tour
Meet at 4:45pm
11am Tour
Meet at 10:45am
Interval
Tour
3pm Tour
Meet at 2:45pm
9am Tour
Meet at 8:45am
Reviews
293 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A perfect day on the water
Julie W,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Darby was a great guide. Learned a lot about the area and animals . We saw about 18 elk, including 4 bull elk.
Very fun morning kayaking
Douglas C,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We turned up at 11am and were met by lovely Claire, who quickly got us into our buoyancy aides. She gave us an informative brief talk about the wildlife in the area, what we may see/or more likely not see, and our route for the morning- we did see a Muskrat! We were really pleased that because it was a small group, Claire offered us to go in 2 person kayaks, which made for a great experience. Claire was informative along the way, but also kept the journey super chilled which we liked and appreciated. Overall, 10/10 activity, and kudos to Claire especially.
Our leader was Abbie who...
Teresa B,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our leader was Abbie who was amazing , full of knowledge of the local area and animals . Well worth the experience !
beautiful Bow River!
Raquel S,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00Such a beautiful day to canoe. I love this Bow River big canoe experience with all the vibrant colors of the blue skies and the surroundings. Next time, a smaller canoe for a better river experience.
Highly recommend this activity
Prasad C,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00I and my wife had lot of fun with the activity and enjoyed the beautiful views. Our Guide was brilliant. It would have helped if parking instructions were provided as it would have saved us time time and trouble figuring out ourselves.
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