Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park

Embark on a tranquil river exploration in Banff National Park with our guided group paddling experience. Perfect for first-time paddlers, this tour offers stunning views and educational storytelling.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Banff Canoe Club - 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.
What's Included
  • Life jacket included
  • Paddle provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Indulge in the peacefulness and extraordinary scenery of a Bow River Canoe trip. The tour guide will keep you informed and amused with interesting narratives related to the surroundings. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, this group canoe paddle trip is open to different fitness levels. Additionally, you can select from several daily starting times to conveniently incorporate the tour into your holiday plan

Location
Banff Canoe Club
Wolf Street
Meet at the Banff Canoe Club at the Corner of Wolf St and Bow Ave in Banff. Parking in Banff is limited. We recommend parking at the Intercept lot at the Banff Train Station and walking from there (8 min walk)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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133sohailk
Aug 18, 2024
Banff Canoe Club - River Explorer - Banff Canoe Club's tour guide Emily truly brought the Bow River Explorer to life with her incredible knowledge about the river and the wild life. She made the experience so much more than just a canoe ride. Emily's knowledge of the surrounding mountains and the history of the town added a whole new layer of depth to the tour. It was truly fascinating to learn about the cultural significance of the area and how it has evolved over the years. I highly recommend booking a tour with Emily if you're looking for a unique and informative way to explore the Bow River. Her creativity and enthusiasm for the outdoors will leave you with a newfound appreciation for this stunning corner of the world. Thank you, Emily, for a fantastic experience!
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Ashleylynn722018
Aug 15, 2024
Phenomenal Trip on the Bow River in the Big Canoe - We decided to take the River Explorer Tour on the Big Canoe on our last morning in Banff and we are so glad we included this in our trip. After our canoe trip, my husband said it was absolutely the best thing we did on this vacation! Our guide, Alec, was phenomenal at pointing out animals and birds, performing bird calls, naming the surrounding mountains, advising on what other sights to check out while in town and telling entertaining stories about the area. Of all the things we did on our vacation this is definitely the one thing we would tell others to be sure to include on their trips. We learned so much while on our canoe trip, but it was also extremely relaxing and serene floating back down the river. If you are thinking about booking a canoe trip in Banff, Banff Canoe Club is absolutely the right choice!
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411amberp
Aug 13, 2024
Loved the big canoe tour - We went on the big canoe tour and enjoyed it! The scenery on the Bow River was gorgeous! We have a family of 5 and were paired with a family of 4. We saw a bald eagle an osprey, which was neat! Our guide, Cam, was awesome! He was knowledgeable and fun. Enjoy!
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Christine_c
Aug 8, 2024
Loved Canoeing on the Bow River- loved our guide! - Our guide Cam was awesome! So knowledgeable sharing lots of great info about the area. He was so much fun! The ride was so beautiful- very easy to canoe- we highly recommend it!
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230sandis
Jul 25, 2024
Great trip. - This was a great trip and our guide Jade was friendly and knowledgeable . Would thoroughly recommend. A fun family trip which we all enjoyed
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Mightbenicole
Jul 23, 2024
Fun river tour! - Bri was an awesome tour guide! We had a ton of fun paddling on the Bow River. The mountain views were awesome and we had a couple of trains come through, too. All in all, it was a very neat tour!
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Davstravel
Jul 21, 2024
Thanks Ethan! - My friend and I went on the 3:00PM River Explorer Canoe Tour. Really enjoyed the entire ride, as the scenery was amazing and we also had a full group. Want to give a shout-out to Ethan, who was a friendly, humourous, and knowledgeable guide! Ethan talked about the local wildlife throughout the tour and even helped us get a "honk" from one of the freight trains passing by :D Would definitely recommend this activity, what an adventure!
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892susane
Jul 19, 2024
Great to experience the mountains from the water - Amazing trip with our guide Bri. The scenery was beautiful and we were lucky enough to see a Beaver. Loved when we all spent a few moment in silence just enjoying the ambience. Would definitely recommend this trip.
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Samtraveller60
Jul 17, 2024
An Enjoyable Experience - This was a fantastic experience for both me and my 2 sons - first timers on a canoe boat. Our guide, Ethan, was phenomenal. Absolutely a must for anyone who wants a quiet enjoyable trip on the river.
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Journey18944689014
Jul 16, 2024
Banff River Explorer trip with Ethan! - Ethan was an excellent guide! He was professional but entertaining and personably at the same time. We had so much fun and learned all about the park and river. It was a great time!!!
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