Canada · CANOEING AND KAYAKING IN BANFF
Good canoeing and kayaking in Banff fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Paddle the Bow River in Banff’s 12-seat Big Canoe, spot wildlife, hear local stories, and enjoy an easy family-friendly outing.
“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!”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River on an easy 90-minute canoe tour with Rocky Mountain views, local stories, wildlife chances, and lemonade afterward.
“Our guide, Bri was awesome! Learned a lot about Banff during our tour from her. She also gave us more great recommendations for things to do afterwards. We had our 5 year old daughter along with us. Bri made sure she was safe and had a great time. We definitely recommend!!”
Paddle the Bow River in Banff’s big canoe, with mountain views, local stories, easy group rowing, and a guide-led look at the park.
“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!”
Paddle the Bow River in a 12-seat canoe, spot wildlife, hear local stories, and enjoy Banff mountain views on a family-friendly evening tour.
“Had a brilliant time during this activity with my family. Saw some beavers and a couple of elks. Our guide, who I think was called Tom, was excellent and he answered the questions the little boy had on our canoe really well.”
Compare Moraine Lake and Lake Louise on a small-group Banff tour with time to hike, canoe, take photos, and spot wildlife.
“Plenty of time to explore Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Transportation was very comfortable and our guide Cory was very knowledgeable. Easy pickup at our hotel and drop off at both Lakes.”
Review the Banff Bow River Big Canoe Tour, with wildlife sightings, guide insight, pricing, practical tips, and who will enjoy this easy paddle.
“A nice easy paddle upriver and then a leisurely float back down. We were fortunate to see two bears, one chasing the other. We also saw beaver, weasel and ducks. Jacob was great at getting us all working together and was able to keep us entertained as we went along. It was definitely worth the time and money.”
Review of Banff National Park Big Canoe Tour, with Bow River views, wildlife stories, family tips, price advice, and practical details.
“Our guide was a lot of fun and knowledgeable He was very skilled and informative I always felt safe .”
Spend a full day at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with easy access, flexible hikes, canoe time, wildlife viewing, and local guidance.
“We loved our guide Dave! He was very informative and allowed us to customize our day! He was very willing to help and answer any questions! We had the right amount of time at each lake. We even saw a grizzly bear on our drive! Thank you for a great day!”
Review of Banff’s 5.5-hour Lake Louise and Moraine Lake tour, with Castle Mountain, park fees, transport, guide, and practical value tips.
“Tour guide has been terrific during the excursion, he was very informative, patient, friendly, as easy going. Some tourist sites were inaccessible, however, the trip organisers have provided very good alternatives.”
Review of the 10-hour Yoho tour from Banff, Canmore, or Calgary, with Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, Natural Bridge, and optional canoeing.
“It was a great day! Saw a lot more than expected - some hidden gems included. Guide was flexible, friendly and attentive to what we were looking to see.”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River and Vermilion Lakes by double kayak, with mountain views, wildlife, a guide, and practical tips for a smooth outing.
“Amelia was a great guide. We had a fantastic time! Loved both the river and the lakes and the beaver dam was an unexpected surprise.”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a family-friendly big canoe, with mountain views, local stories, and a chance to spot beavers.
“We didn’t see a lot of wild life, couple of beavers. But our guide, Bree was so knowledgeable about the area, and the views from actually being on the Bow river were spectacular! Well worth the trip.”
Every kind of Canadian day out, and the best of each.
