The 13 Best Whitewater Rafting Trips in Canada

1.Wet and Wild Elaho Exhilarator Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183Our pick

Take on the Elaho and Squamish Rivers with guides such as Alex, Lucas, Jack, and Felipe leading the way. You’ll ride Class III-IV rapids, including Devil’s Elbow, then float past glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes, and old-growth forest. The trip suits first-time rafters age 13 and up, but expect a long day once transfers are included.

“Just a wonderful day. To do this with my girls was up there with anything I’ve ever done. Phillipé was so good and made it easy for them to trust him. If you want to make memories, this is very much recommended. Thank you to the whole team.”

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2.Rafting Adventure on the Kicking Horse River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $82

Choose a 3 to 6.5-hour rafting trip on the Kicking Horse River near Golden, British Columbia. Guides such as Austin, Ryan, Steffi, and Nico lead the boats through Class III and IV rapids, with gear, shuttle service, snacks, and drinks included. Full-day and family options add a BBQ lunch.

“What an amazing experience. Big rapids bigger fun. Mustache Mike is an awesome guide. Great for everyone”

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3.Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Revelstoke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Meet at Revelstoke’s Regent Hotel, gear up, then ride 25 km of Class II and III rapids on the Illecillewaet River. Guides such as Jason, Graham, Cade, and Devon are known for clear safety briefings, local stories, and good humor. The four-hour trip includes transport, equipment, photo service, snacks, and a River City Pub meal discount.

“Fabulous time, very well organised from a professional team, with great humour. Thoroughly enjoyed our guide, Graham, and this experience will last long in the memory of our visit to Canada!”

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4.Jet Boating on the Lachine Rapids

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 360 reviews · 20 minutes - 1 hour · from $33Best value

Choose a dry 45-minute panorama cruise, a 20-minute spin boat ride, or the full 60-minute jet-boat run to Montreal’s Lachine Rapids. Saute-Moutons provides lockers, changing rooms, life jackets, sandals, and ponchos. Guides such as Raph, Noah, and Eric keep the ride lively in English and French.

“We had the most fun doing this during our trip to Montreal. I waffled over whether it was going to be as cool as everyone made it sound but having done it once, I would totally do this again and really look forward to it”

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5.Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 328 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

Spend four hours rafting the Kananaskis River near Banff and Canmore. You will punch through 10-plus Class 2 and 3 rapids, paddle an Olympic kayaking course, and play river games in calmer water. Guides such as Sam, Geoff, Eoghann, Zac, and Quynton are known for clear instruction, humor, and calm safety skills.

“Seeing the natural sites was Fantastic!! Our guide offered tips for the best views and helped us getting amazing photos.”

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6.Clearwater, BC, Rafting, Finish in Canadas waterfall capital!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Join Interior Whitewater Expeditions for a 3.5-hour rafting trip on 14 km of the Clearwater River in Wells Gray Park. Guides such as Emma, Haley, Ryan, Travis, Mason, and Ken lead the river run, with driver Noah handling transport. Expect rapids, river swims, park views, and a small group of up to 12 people.

“Really professional company with experienced guides. A good informative safety talk ahead of hitting the rapids. Glad I paid attention! We got a more exciting experience than we were expecting! Many Thanks!”

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7.Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 310 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Join Jasper’s Whitewater Rafting Company for a two-hour Athabasca River trip from Jasper. After a safety briefing and wetsuit fitting, you’ll float beneath 360-degree mountain views, then tackle manageable Grade 2 rapids in an eight-person raft. Guides such as Jordan, Emily, Alice, and Conor bring local stories, clear instruction, and plenty of humor.

“The activity was great! The guides were kind, patient and had a good sense of humor! Molly, our guide, explained everything quite well, so the rafting went easily and we had a lot of fun! We surely recommend this activity!”

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8.Afternoon Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 297 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Spend four hours rafting the Kananaskis River near Banff, including 1.5 to 2 hours on the water. After safety practice and a scenic bus ride, paddle through Class 2 and 3 rapids, then float, splash, or swim to the finish. Guides such as David, Hazel, Alex, and Rachel are praised for clear instruction and good humor.

“We had an amazing time. Our tour guide was from New Zealand, her name began with 'G', (maybe Greta?). Everyone was so helpful, from the beginning to the end. I attended with my husband, sis in law and niece and nephew (13 and 12), we all had a ball.”

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9.Jasper National Park Easy 2-Hour Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 291 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Join Jasper Raft Tours for a relaxed float down the Athabasca River in a 25-foot oar-powered raft. Your guide rows while sharing stories about Jasper, fur traders, wildlife, and the Canadian Rockies. Expect calm water, a few splashy Class 2 rapids, a short shuttle ride, and the chance to get wet without handling a paddle.

“We had a lovely tourguide who provided a lot of intormation during the family friendly rafting tour. Great athmosphere on the boat. Everyone from the team was very kind. Defintitly a recommandation while in Jasper!!”

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10.Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $123

Hydra River Guides takes you 20 km down the Kicking Horse River near Golden, starting with calm Class I water before reaching exciting Class IV rapids. You receive all rafting gear, safety instruction, and guidance from experienced leaders such as Jaro, Kyle, Bill, and Fabian. Hot showers and snacks await back at the river base.

“Had an absolutely fantastic time, this was our first time white water rafting and will definitely do it again. Hennessy was our excellent guide, however all of the staff were lovely. If you’re thinking of white water rafting DO IT!”

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11.Sunwapta River Self-Drive Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Drive 40 minutes south of Jasper, gear up, and paddle through Class 3 white water on the Sunwapta River with a certified guide. Rafts hold six, so you help power the boat. Expect about 2 hours 15 minutes overall, a river run near 1 hour 15 minutes, cold water, wet clothes, and a takeout just above Sunwapta Falls.

“Had joe as our guide he was fantastic, best one yet. Proper good chap will definitely be going again”

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12.Athabasca Canyon Run Family Rafting: Class II Plus Rapids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Set out from downtown Jasper for a 3.5-hour Athabasca River rafting trip through the canyon below Athabasca Falls. You’ll wear a provided wetsuit, paddle a six-person raft through Class II rapids, and float calmer water with guides such as Collin, Eric, Chris, and Thomas. It is built for families and first-time rafters.

“What an amazing adventure! Our guide, Chris, was exceptional and the entire raft had a blast! We will absolutely use this company again for our next river trip in Jasper 🙂”

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13.Private Self-guided River Rafting Tour in Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Bring your group to West Baker Park for a self-guided Bow River float with Lazy Day Raft Rentals. Your sanitized raft, PFDs, paddles, and safety kit are ready at your chosen time. No experience or guide is needed. Expect two to four hours on the water, with a $9 shuttle option to the launch point.

“Great way to be outdoors! Excellent customer service from all the staff we interacted with. Highly recommend.”

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