Whitewater Rafting Red Deer River in Alberta

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BANFF, ALBERTA—Canada—Located within easy driving distance of Banff, Canmore-Kananaskis country, Calgary and Edmonton lies the Red Deer River.

Originating from the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies inside Banff National Park, the Red Deer River gives visitors the chance to explore rugged foothills and spy wildlife in its natural habitat. Spend the day with our experienced guides as they lead you down some of the most exciting whitewater in the province.

Choose your own adventure from our range of Banff whitewater rafting trips:

Whitewater Rafting on the Red Deer River

Class Level: Beginner to intermediate (Class II-IV)
Activities: Rafting, Surfing, Lunch
Adult Rate: $132.00/pp + GST
Youth/Group Rate: $122.00/pp + GST
Check in Times: 9:30am

Note:This trip can only be run for groups of 20 or more.

The Sampler

For those that only want a taste of the Canmore-Kananaskis whitewater rafting experience, we offer a 2.5 hour trip that will whet your appetite.

Rapids: Class 2-4
Length: 2.5 hrs
Price per person:
$95.00pp + GST on Saturdays (not available very often)
$84.00pp + GST Sunday-Friday
Transportation option: sometimes available for $10pp + GST; ask agent when booking

Other Information:

This trip includes lunch
Participants must be at least 12 years old

The Full Jaunty

A full day of rafting on the Red Deer river—the perfect addition to any Canmore-Kananaskis vacation in the Canadian Rockies. Great for any experience level!

You will arrive at 10:30am at our base camp to familiarize yourself with our guides and the area. At 11:00am, lunch will be served, where release forms will also be signed. You’ll be given a short orientation for the rafting gear as well as a safety briefing for the trip before departure at 12:30pm. At the end of the trip, you’ll be transported back to camp by bus to enjoy the camp facilities.

Rapids: Class 2-4
Length: 4.5hrs
Price per person:
$119.00pp + GST for individuals
$109.00pp + GST for groups of 8-24 people
$104.00pp + GST for groups of 25+ people
Transportation option: sometimes available for $10pp + GST; ask agent when booking

Other Information:

Trip includes lunch
Must be at least 12 yrs old to go on this trip

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