Banff National Park Big Canoe Tour: Marvel at Scenic Views & Engage with Local History

Embark on a Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Bow River. Learn about local history, paddle as a team, and create unforgettable memories with your family.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Banff Canoe Club - 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…
What's Included
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience the tranquillity of the Bow River while taking in the spectacular views on a Big Canoe Tour. As you travel upstream, your local guide will charm you with tales from the past, the history of canoeing, and intriguing local trivia. Each tour comes with life jackets and paddles, as well as guidance on how to paddle as a group. Ideal for all…

Location
Banff Canoe Club
Wolf Street
Located on the Corner of Bow Avenue & Wolf Street, Banff
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Thomas_s
Oct 8, 2024
Great Unique Experience - Fun and entertaining at the same time. Our guide , Ian, made the experience so much better. He is a real professional
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Chavery_m
Oct 2, 2024
Must Do! - We had a great time and would definitely do it again! Our tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable, safe and funny! Even made my little one feel confident in paddling. Must do!
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Jaclynmn1076gc
Sep 27, 2024
Grade A views and Guide - We did the Big Canoe group tour with our guide Ethan who was upbeat, fun, incredibly informative, and it was absolutely stunning
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Wani_a
Sep 26, 2024
Fun & Informative Canoe Ride - Alec was such an amazing and knowledgable guide! I learnt many new things about the wildlife in Banff, and we're on a canoe tour! He has such great passion that it made me super excited for the ride. His stories were the best, we learnt about The Boss from him and I wished we did see him! It was such a fun and chill canoe ride, absolutely love it.
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Lisa_w
Sep 24, 2024
Fun and enjoyable - Alec was a great guide. He was informative and the setting was pristine. Everyone was very friendly and made sure everyone felt welcome
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Kristin_m
Sep 23, 2024
Fun time for this hiking weary visitor!! Really enjoyed the canoe trip and group - Our tour guide was great and knowledgeable. The Bow River was beautiful. Our group was fun. Amazing bird calls from tour guide!
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Terry_k
Sep 18, 2024
My canoe adventure - Its a very relaxing experience and Brie was a wonderful guide. Beautiful scenery and just a fun experience.
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Michelle_h
Oct 3, 2024
Very nice - Our guide, Ethan, was OUTSTANDING!! He made the experience fun & so memorable!! We could not ask for a better guide. I only gave 4 stars because it was more strenuous than I thought it would be. But still fun & LOVED Ethan!
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Christina_f
Sep 26, 2024
Fun group activity - Beautiful views and a fun group activity. The tour guides really do their best to make sure you have a good time. Bri was excellent! Such a fun personality and very educational too!
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Mimi_m
Sep 23, 2024
Rowing in the rain - Although it was raining quite heavily, Jacob did a good job in keeping us entertained despite the adverse weather. I would still recommend the tour as it could be an opportunity to spot some wildlife!
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