The 15 Best Whitewater Rafting Trips in Canada

Wet and Wild Elaho Exhilarator Rafting - The Pickup Game Plan, From Vancouver and Whistler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183Our pick

Thrill-seekers meet big scenery on the Elaho and Squamish Rivers in Squamish, with Class III-IV rapids and Devils Elbow.

“All of the guides were friendly, fun, and clear about what was going to happen and how to do it safely. The time on the river was amazing, views were spectacular, and everything went smoothly thanks to Sean’s instructions. I will say, it is a long day, from hotel and back was about 8 hrs so bring snacks and be prepared! Worth it.”

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Rafting Adventure on the Kicking Horse River

2.Rafting Adventure on the Kicking Horse River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $82

Guided whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River in Golden, BC, with Class III-IV options, gear, shuttle, and lunch on select trips.

“Loved the whole experiance. First time white water rafting. Felt safe the entire time. Alex was an awesome guide.”

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Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Revelstoke

3.Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Revelstoke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Half-day whitewater rafting in Revelstoke on the Illecillewaet River, Class II to III rapids, included gear, photos, and hotel transport.

“Well organised, lots of fun, great guides. We had Jason who was brilliant & made whole morning fun & interesting. It’s a 26km ride & there is time to find out more about the area you are rafting in. 100% recommend.”

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Banff: Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

4.Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

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

Banff area Kananaskis River whitewater rafting with 10+ rapids, an Olympic kayaking course section, and gear included for a fun 4-hour outing.

“Best experience, laughed all the way through and it was so exciting. Sam was an absolute legend and made me feel so safe. I would 100% recommend this to anyone. They provide the gear and are so welcoming. Nothing but good words to say. I wouldn't mind riding with Sam any day. To top off an amazing experience we got to have a warm hot chocolate to end the trip.”

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Clearwater, BC, Rafting, Finish in Canadas waterfall capital!

5.Clearwater, BC, Rafting, Finish in Canadas waterfall capital!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Whitewater rafting in Wells Gray Park on the Clearwater River, with helmet and life jacket included. 3.5 hours, first-timer friendly.

“Amazing guide and the rest of the team was super fun too. They made sure that we are safe while having fun. Highly recommend.”

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Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

6.Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

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

2-hour grade 2 rafting on the Athabasca in Jasper. Small 8-person rafts, wetsuits included, 360 mountain views, guide-led fun.

“It was really great and our guide Alice was amazing, she did a wonderful job with the orientation and steering the boat. We did not have to do a lot of paddling but just enough to feel the excitement of the river. Alice was great with our 11 year old daughter and really made her feel safe and engaged. It was fun to swim in the river as well - cold but not crazy cold.”

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Banff: Afternoon Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

7.Afternoon Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

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

Afternoon Kananaskis River rafting near Banff with beginner-friendly rapids, included gear, and free professional photos.

“Our guide Hannah was brilliant. Very funny and knowledgeable. The route was fun but not too scary. Information and guidance was good. More scary moments would have been nice but overall the experience was excellent. Well done, team!!!!”

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Jasper: Jasper National Park Easy 2-Hour Rafting Trip

8.Jasper National Park Easy 2-Hour Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 291 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Easy 2-hour Athabasca River rafting in Jasper National Park. Oar-driven raft, friendly guides, wildlife, and Class 2 rapids.

“Great fun. The team all so upbeat and fun. Joel our captain very funny knowledgeable”

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Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River

9.Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River

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

Ride the Kicking Horse from class 1 to class 4 with Hydra River Guides, included gear, pro, funny guides, and a riverfront base camp.

“Had an absolutely fantastic time, this was our first time white water rafting and will definitely do it again. Hennessy was our excellent guide, however all of the staff were lovely. If you’re thinking of white water rafting DO IT!”

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Adventure Rafting on the Ottawa River

10.Adventure Rafting on the Ottawa River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $162

Whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River with OWL Rafting, small groups, included gear and BBQ lunch, plus a video of your ride.

“Just an all around great day , the trail mix was a little stale though lol 😂 but seriously the entire team was just fantastic. I’ll do it again but I will do the smaller raft and get the full experience now that I know what to expect.”

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Sunwapta River Self-Drive Rafting Trip

11.Sunwapta River Self-Drive Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Self-drive white-water rafting on the Sunwapta River in Jasper National Park, with class 3 action, all gear included, and Sunwapta Falls views.

“Had a great time! We were in Nate’s raft. He was ‘Amazing’! Energetic, personable and knowledgeable. This was a great experience and was well run.”

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Athabasca Falls: Class 2 White Water Rafting Adventure

12.Athabasca Falls: Class 2 White Water Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 228 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95

Class 2 Athabasca Falls rafting from Jasper: wetsuits and helmet included, rapid hits fast, plus 30 minutes in the boat-only canyon.

“First time doing white water rafting. Was a great, fun experience. Got a bit cold by the end. Would loved to have done a bit more paddling to keep warm.”

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Athabasca Canyon Run Family Rafting: Class II Plus Rapids

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

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

Beginner-friendly Class II+ rafting on the Athabasca River in Jasper. Wetsuits, gear, and downtown transfers included for a 3.5-hour family outing.

“Fantastic rafting through the beautiful Jasper wilderness. Amazing mountain views. Wonderful guides, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Perfect tour for families even with youngsters.”

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Private Self-guided River Rafting Tour in Calgary

14.Private Self-guided River Rafting Tour in Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Private, self-guided Bow River rafting in Calgary. Gear included, calm float from West Baker Park to Prince’s Island area.

“Great way to be outdoors! Excellent customer service from all the staff we interacted with. Highly recommend.”

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Elaho Whitewater Experience

15.Elaho Whitewater Experience

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

Raft the Elaho River from Squamish with wetsuits, safety gear, snacks, and expert guides, with pickup options from Vancouver and Whistler.

“Our family of 5 had the most incredible day rafting! Our rafting guide Mariano was the best and made our experience safe and lots of fun. We hit some fast rapids & big waves! We would highly recommend this tour. It was the highlight of our trip to BC!”

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