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The best place to enjoy whitewater rafting near the Canadian Rockies is hands down on the Kicking Horse River. With affordable Gentle Family Rafting & class 4+ thrills, this river can really do it all! The Kicking Horse is considered the premiere whitewater rafting river in the Canadian Rockies, and if you are planning to spend a day on the water, this is 100% the river you want to be on! Plan on a one hour drive on the beautiful & scenic Trans Canada Highway. Plan an extra 1 hour each way if you would like to check out the following Canadian Rockies must do’s: experience intimate dining and great shopping in the small mountain hamlet of Field, BC as well as the top three attractions in Yoho National Park (The Natural Bridge, Takakkaw Falls, and Emerald Lake )
The Kicking Horse is considered the premiere whitewater rafting river in the Canadian Rockies, and if you are planning to spend a day on the water, this is 100% the river you want to be on! Plan on a one hour drive on the beautiful & scenic Trans Canada Highway. Plan an extra 1 hour each way if you would like to check out the following Canadian Rockies must do’s: experience intimate dining and great shopping in the small mountain hamlet of Field, BC as well as the top three attractions in Yoho National Park (The Natural Bridge, Takakkaw Falls, and Emerald Lake )
If you are looking for the best Whitewater Rafting near Banff, Alberta, we highly recommend this 90 minute drive for an unforgettable day on the Kicking Horse River. Bonus! Plan an extra 1 hour each way if you would like to check out the following Canadian Rockies must do’s: experience intimate dining and great shopping in the small mountain hamlet of Field, BC as well as the top three attractions in Yoho National Park ( The Natural Bridge, Takakkaw Falls, and Emerald Lake )
If you are looking for the best Whitewater Rafting near Canmore, Alberta, we highly recommend this two hour drive for an unforgettable day on the Kicking Horse River. Bonus! Plan an extra 1 hour each way if you would like to check out the following Canadian Rockies must do’s: experience intimate dining and great shopping in the small mountain hamlet of Field, BC as well as the top three attractions in Yoho National Park (The Natural Bridge, Takakkaw Falls, and Emerald Lake)
Travelling from Jasper, Alberta to raft the Kicking Horse River is well worth the drive. The drive takes 4 hours, however you do travel through three of Canada’s Most Famous National Parks. Plan to set out early in the morning as this is your best chance of viewing a wide variety of wildlife on the Icefields Parkway. The trip takes 4 hours, so we recommend planning a nights stay nearby (Golden, BC or Lake Louise, AB). Plan an extra 1 hour each way if you would like to check out the following Canadian Rockies must do’s: experience intimate dining and great shopping in the small mountain hamlet of Field, BC as well as the top three attractions in Yoho National Park (The Natural Bridge, Takakkaw Falls, and Emerald Lake )
Travelling from Calgary, Alberta to raft the Kicking Horse River is how you will experience the best whitewater rafting in the Canadian Rockies. The drive takes 3 hours, and you do travel through three of Canada’s most famous National Parks. Plan an extra 1 hour each way if you would like to check out the following Canadian Rockies must do’s: experience intimate dining and great shopping in the small mountain hamlet of Field, BC as well as the top three attractions in Yoho National Park (The Natural Bridge, Takakkaw Falls, and Emerald Lake). Banff, Alberta was advertised as a resort town in 1883 when hot springs were discovered by railway workers.
- The Kicking Horse River is renowned as the whitewater gem of the Canadian Rockies. It offers the best rafting in the Canadian Rockies
- You will not find any better whitewater experience than can be found on the Kicking Horse River while staying in the Canadian Rockies
- The Kicking Horse has sustained water levels all season long, and it will not disappoint!
- Travelling from Banff to the Kicking Horse River is easy, and allows you to experience an extra National Park on your cacation.
- Yoho National Park is filled with incredible attractions situated close to the highway.
- Enjoy a rafting trip with us within Yoho National Park
- Attractions such as Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake, and the Natural bridge are all located within a few minutes drive of the Kicking Horse River and can be easily added to your drive to and from the Kicking Horse River