River Explorer | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Experience the tranquility and views of a canoe trip on the Bow River. Your guide will educate and entertain with stories about your surroundings. The group paddling experience is open to first-time paddlers of all fitness levels. Choose from multiple daily start times to fit the tour into your vacation schedule
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Life jacket and paddle
Gratuities
What To Expect
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. This makes the River Explorer Tour ideal for families with small children and those who are looking to gain some knowledge about the history of the area and the significance of the waterways in Canada's first National Park.
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Reviews
149 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jessie arranged for great...
David B,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jessie arranged for great weather. He was very knowledgeable and personable. Learned a lot about beavers and mountains
Great Tour Madi!
Heather K,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00The 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.
Awesome guide Furgus
Brinda V,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Furgus was amazing. He was very funny and entertained us throughout! It was very unique calming experience.
Excellent experience to...
Jess E,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent experience to see the river from another perspective. Guides were all lovely and positive.
Great experience!!
Rebekah L,
Sep 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had a great time for our birthday trip!! Thanks Ethan for being a memorable guide and the canoe club for being flexible with scheduling around the weather.
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