Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Revelstoke

Experience thrilling Class II-III rapids on a 4-hour whitewater rafting adventure in Revelstoke. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mount Revelstoke National Park - Our rafting trip flows alongside Mt. Revelstoke National Park allowing for fantastic views of snowcapped peaks, ice fields and glaciers.
  • Apex Rafting Company - Meet in the lobby area of the Regent Hotel in downtown Revelstoke. You’ll begin by filling out waivers and having any questions answered. Your guides will then pick you up and take you to the gear room, which is equipped with several changing rooms.

You’ll be given a wet-suit, wet-suit socks and a splash top. Fleece tops and neoprene gloves are also available for cooler days. For under the wet-suit, you should wear swimwear or a light pair of shorts and a t-shirt. Any tie on or strap on footwear is acceptable. Feel free to choose from a vast selection of “experienced” running shoes or bring your own. The river gear is machine washed after each use to keep the river gear hygienic, smelling nice and in good condition.

Once all rafters are suited up, the rafting bus will pick you up at the hotel. Drive through the historic Rogers Pass, 35kms east of Revelstoke, to river access below Albert Canyon. On the ride up, your guides will deliver a safety briefing and answer any questions.

Upon arrival, you’ll be issued helmets and life jackets. A photographer will be following every trip. This is a great opportunity to get group photos. The guides take this time to rig the boats and safety equipment and divide the groups. Once at the riverside you are given an instructional/safety briefing to help prepare for your adventure and then you’re ready to go rafting! Time on the river is somewhere between 2 and 2.5 hours, depending on current river flows.

On the river, raft up to 25kms of Class II and III white water rapids. The boundaries of Mt. Revelstoke National Park provide a spectacular backdrop to the river. The Illecillewaet River runs through parts of Canada’s only inland rain forest with the chance to see river otters, bears, deer, moose and bird life that frequent the area. Toward the end of the trip, enjoy more of a float and take in the surrounding beauty of the Selkirk Range.

The rafting bus will meet you at the Take Out. Enjoy a light snack of pastries and fruit while the guides load boats and collect life jackets and helmets. A short bus ride back will return you to the Regent Hotel. The guides will then gather the rest of the river gear.

You have the option to change back into your street clothes or go straight into the hotel hot tub for a quick soak. Back in the rafting office, everyone can watch a slideshow of their river adventure. You can purchase souvenir T-shirts and watch a slideshow of the day’s photos if you wish.

Conveniently located in the hotel is the River City Pub, where you can enjoy a discounted meal. This is a great way to relax to conclude a fun day on the river with Apex Raft Company.

What's Included
  • Professional river guide
  • Round trip transportation
  • Photo service
  • All necessary rafting equipment
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, but available on site at the River City Pub
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs and T-Shirts (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Revelstoke area of British Columbia while river rafting down the wild and scenic Illecillewaet River. On this 4-hour round trip excursion, you’ll experience an exhilarating adventure on Class II and III whitewater. Ideal for families, first timers and experienced river runners alike. Share your sense of adventure and love of the river on this fun and memorable rafting trip.

  • Not recommended for participants who are pregnant or anyone with back or neck problems
  • Participants do not need to know how to swim
  • Operates in all weather conditions
  • No experience is required
Location
112 1 St E
1 Street East
Centrally located in downtown Revelstoke, the rafting office is located inside the lobby area of the Regent Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Andy
Jul 28, 2024
Awesome experience in Revelstoke. Check out Apex - Devon from Apex was an awesome guide who gave us a great first experience of white water rafting as a family with our 2 teenage children. We couldn't stop screaming and laughing! Really informative, so much fun and would highly recommend if visiting Revelstoke. A beautiful part of BC.
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Kentt255
Jul 28, 2024
Treat yourself to a day of smiles - We have done several river rafting days in several US states and this was the best. The Apex staff were all very friendly, enthusiastic and very organized. Our guide,Devon, was especially great. She not only kept us safe with excellent command of our boat but she treated us with great information about the area, its history, key geography, and the best places to eat. She was awesome. The scenery is a beyond unbelievable. The rapids were great with a mix of gentle areas combined with class 3 rapids which were pretty fun. The entire trip does take about 3hrs so and you will be getting wet but they provide wet suits, jackets, shoes,etc so you just need to show up. At the end they provided treats and free, yes free photos of your trip emailed promptly after our return. Overall, an excellent well managed group with excellent guides and tons of fun.
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F6220fxnatalies
Jul 25, 2024
Fantastic adventure even the pre teens had fun! - Fantastic trip! Guides were amazing. Lots of good rapids. The photos that you get are the end are fantastic didnt realize they were included so that was a wonderful surprise.
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429wendik
Jul 16, 2024
A-one - An excellent time! The river was beautiful thrilling cold exhilarating, the mountains tall majestic beautiful and Devon, our boating admiral, was fun knowledgeable and really loved her job and the people she meets. I’d do it again in a second!
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Explorer05416976129
Jul 15, 2024
Wildwasser Rafting in Ravelstoke - Competent and friendly support, equipment top, duration of the tour from 13:00 to 17:00, conclusion with a small snack
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Colinwb6425ol
Jul 9, 2024
Great Experience - Apex operates a very well organized, safe and exciting half day white water rafting experience! Our receptionist, driver and guide were knowledgeable and approachable and communicated everything we needed to know for a safe and fulfilling adventure. As a senior from eastern Canada this was my first white water rafting experience and will be a memory for my lifetime! Thank you
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Raysusans
Jul 9, 2024
Awesome day on the river!!! - My grandson and I took the haft day tour on July 8 at 1:00 with Dylan. Do to weigh restrictions grandson couldn't do upper rapids,got on raft at skunk cabbage (still a lot of rapids to go through). Grandson got to ride up front and loved it(and that's what it's all about). We will definitely be back when grandson is bigger. Thank you for making a great memory for me and my grandson to look back on...
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Allan_c
Jul 8, 2024
Accelerating - I thought the staff were so nice and friendly right from the word get go, my wife always wanted to try this and she is absolutely gitty over to trip, she can’t stop talking about it, the ride on the river was so beautiful and the rapids were so much fun, we are so looking forward to doing it again, we highly recommend trying doing this adventure.
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Billy167
Jul 4, 2024
Awesome ride! Beautiful place! - Fantastic adventure. Weather was spectacular, river was as advertised and the guides and the experience were awesome!! Would do it another half dozen times!!! Don’t miss it! Go out of your way if you have to!
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Lynda
Jul 1, 2024
Amazing adventure - It was my first time river rafting and I was a bit nervous but the Apex team was so organized that it made me feel very secure.
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