15 White Water Rafting Trips in Canada Worth Flying For

1.Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Revelstoke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138 a head Our pick

Meet Apex Rafting at Revelstoke’s Regent Hotel, gear up, then ride 25 kilometers of Class II and III rapids on the Illecillewaet River. Guides such as Graham, Jason, Cade, and Devon lead beginners through the action, with mountain views, snacks, photos, and a discounted pub meal afterward.

“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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2.Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

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

Spend four hours rafting the Kananaskis River near Banff and Canmore, punching through 10-plus Class 2 and 3 rapids, racing through an Olympic kayaking course, and playing river games in calmer water. Guides such as Sam, Geoff, Eoghann, and Quynton are known for clear instruction and good humor. Gear, transport, and a hot or cold drink are included.

“It was amazing huge shout out to Quynton helped us with all questions and had a answer no matter what and was overall a great experience with my family and the 2 girls brought along highly recommend”

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3.Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

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

Join Jasper’s Whitewater Rafting Company for a two-hour Athabasca River trip suited to first-timers and families with children age five and up. You’ll ride an eight-person raft through grade 2 rapids, learn about the area from a licensed guide, and may swim in the glacial water. Wetsuits, boots, jackets, and transport from Jasper are included.

“It was so fun! Everything was explained really well and clear, Jordan was engaging, fun and made me feel very safe for my first time rafting. The whole experience was wonderful and they were all lovely, we had Jordan, Connor, Andy and Emily take us on our trip and they were all very fun and made the trip really entertaining (thank you to Andy for the photos!!) -also nice to see Connor living out his Canadian lifestyle (as a fellow Brit). Emily was also hilarious! All super friendly, would definitely book again!❤️”

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4.Afternoon Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

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

Meet at Nakoda Lakeside Lodge for a four-hour Kananaskis River rafting trip with 1.5 to 2 hours on the water. Guides such as David, Hazel, Alex, and Rachel lead beginners through class 2 and 3 rapids, calm floats, wildlife spotting, and an optional swim. Gear, snacks, hot drinks, and free online photos are included.

“The entire trip was excellent especially for our grandchildren who had never been whitewater rafting before. Our guide, Hazel, was wonderful and great with the kids!”

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5.Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River

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

Spend about four hours rafting 20 km of the Kicking Horse River near Golden, starting on calm Class I water before tackling Class IV rapids. Hydra supplies wetsuits, jackets, shoes, paddles, and certified guides. Guides such as Jaro, Kyle, Bill, and Fabian are praised for clear safety briefings and good humor.

“Brilliant! Our guide (Kyle) has was superb - made sure everyone had a great time and never felt anything other than safe. Our family of 5 had an awesome trip down the river - hit some really decent rapids and got soaked! Set up at base camp is great - plenty of parking, places to change, hot showers and snacks. Don’t be put off by the necessary safety briefing - at no point on the trip did we feel unsafe or concerned. Fully recommend the trip and Hydra - thanks team👍”

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

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

Meet in downtown Jasper, change into provided rafting gear, then ride a six-person raft through Athabasca Canyon and its Class II rapids. Guides such as Collin, Eric, Chris, and Thomas are known for clear safety talks and good family skills. Expect splashes, mountain views, calm water, and about two hours on the river.

“Awesome river trip! Very fun rapids😄 our river guide Thomas was very skilled at getting us into those fun rapids so we could get the best bang!!! Would highly recommend this trip for anyone that wants to have a fun day😉”

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7.Elaho Whitewater Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183 a head

Spend about 5.5 hours rafting the Elaho River with an English-speaking guide, safety gear, wetsuit, snack, and transport to the river. Guides such as Mariano, Theo, Connor, and Pedro have earned praise for making first-timers feel safe while keeping the ride lively. Meet in Squamish or choose pickup from Vancouver or Whistler.

“The rafting company provided all of the essentials. Wet suit, booties, fleece jacket, rain coat and a helmet. The staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the river and the rapids. 2 members of our group had never rafted before and the staff and our guide made them feel very safe. Communication was great and safety was a big priority. The only negative was the long ride to Squamish from Vancouver (1.5 hours) Take drugs if you get car sick, the roads are very windy up to base camp. Then it was another 50 minutes to the drop off site and the school bus is very bumpy. The water…”

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8.Whistler’s Only Green River Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $161 a head

Paddle Whistler’s Green River with a trained guide on a two-hour trip through forested wilderness. Expect small rapids, calm stretches, scenic views, wetsuits, helmets, and clear safety instruction. No rafting experience is needed, but you must be able to swim. Ages 10 and up are welcome, with a 90-pound minimum.

“Brilliant! Such an amazing experience! Views were incredible too. If you’re thinking twice - don’t - it’s a no brainier.”

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9.Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Half Day Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $72 a head Cheapest seat

Spend three hours rafting 12 km of the Kicking Horse River near Golden, including the class 4 Portage Shotgun rapid. An English-speaking guide handles the river calls while you paddle through the Middle Canyon. The trip includes transport, safety gear, a drink afterward, and time to buy photos and video.

“It was amazing. The staff were amazing. Highly organized. Fantastic fun. I would do this again in a heartbeat!! Loved it!!!”

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10.Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting: Class III Rapids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $103 a head

Ride the Sunwapta River in a six-person self-bailing raft with an experienced guide such as Austin, Ty, Craig, or Liz. Expect a safety briefing, wetsuit and paddle gear, about 1.5 hours on cold water, steady Class II rapids, several Class III sections, and a scenic return through Jasper National Park.

“It was one of our best experiences. The crew is great. Craig and team, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I had a lot of fun.”

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11.Morning Whitewater Rafting Tour in Horseshoe Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · 4 hours · from $109 a head

Spend 1.5 to 2 hours rafting Horseshoe Canyon with guides such as Adam, Georgia, Gavin, and Tim. You’ll paddle through big waves, shale cliffs, and class 3 and 4 rapids, with an optional cliff jump midway. Wetsuits, safety gear, snacks, hot drinks, and online photos are included. Bring transport, swimwear, warm clothes, and a towel.

“It was so fun! Totally wish it was longer on the river! Gav was amazing and a good time!”

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12.Extreme Whitewater Rafting on Kicking Horse River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $101 a head

Meet Kootenay River Runners at 1:00 pm for a four-hour run through the upper and middle canyon of the Kicking Horse River. Your professional guide handles the safety briefing and river work while you paddle through class 3 and 4 rapids. Wetsuit, booties, and rafting gear are provided. Minimum age is 12.

“Great rafting trip with a very nice guide who was friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful scenery an awesome way to spend an afternoon.”

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13.Whitewater Rafting on Jasper’s Fraser River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $104 a head

Raft the Fraser River from the shadow of Mt. Robson on a five-hour Jasper outing with Maligne Adventures. You will handle Class 2 and 3 rapids, portage around Rearguard Falls, and watch for wildlife and spawning salmon. Guides such as Caleb and Jerome keep first-timers involved, while wetsuits, helmets, lifejackets, and transport from downtown are included.

“I’ve been on many white water trips but was taking my 16 yr old daughter on her first. Couldn’t have asked for a better first raft trip for her. The guide was friendly and funny and kept our whole group involved.”

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14.Canyon Run Family Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 3h 30m · from $92 a head

Join Maligne Adventures for a 3.5-hour family rafting trip from Jasper to Athabasca Falls. After a 30-minute bus ride, your certified guide leads you through 12 km of Class 2+ rapids in a six-person self-bailing raft. Guides such as Eric and Colin add river and wildlife insight, while wetsuits, booties, jackets, and life jackets are supplied.

“Had a great time on the river. Eric was super knowledgable and entertaining.”

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15.3.5 Hour Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140 a head

Raft the Clearwater River through Wells Gray Provincial Park on a 3.5-hour trip with trained guides, safety instruction, wetsuits, and river equipment included. You will paddle through class I to IV rapids, body surf, and may jump through a waterfall. Guides including Eva and Charlie have helped make this a welcoming choice for families and first-time rafters.

“Amazing white water rafting experience with friendly and helpful guides Jumping through water fall was brilliant”

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