Together with our partner Canadian Rockies Rafting we are able to provide you with an adrenaline packed full day of Rafting & Canyoning with our signiture Raft and Rappel package.

 

Come out and enjoy two hours of white water rafting on the Kananaskis River and a half day canyoning down or Heart Creek Canyon. Come get wet, wild, and vertical, and enjoy some great savings when booking this one of a kind adventure package.

2 Hour Raft Trip on the Kananaskis River with Canadian Rockies Rafting:

Join us on our exciting half-day Kananaskis Whitewater rafting adventure on the Kananaskis River! This trip is ideal for big groups, first-timers, and families.  On this river trip, your skilled river guide will coach you down rolling class 2-3 rapids for an unforgettable team-bonding experience filled with lots of splash and lots of fun.

 

Winding its way across the picturesque landscape of Kananaskis Country, the Kananaskis River is known for its striking scenery, wildlife and playful whitewater sections. Feel like a dip? There’s an optional swim at the end of this trip for those brave enough to dive in this river’s famous, glacial waters!

 

Departure Times:

1:30pm – Stoney Nakoda Resort – 888 Nakoda Way

 

What To Bring:

• Swimsuit, towel
• Non-surgical face mask
• Warm FLEECE sweater on cooler days
• A bag for your dry clothes
• Sunscreen
• GoPro, sunglasses (optional)
• Your biggest smile!

 

What We Supply:

• Transportation to and from the river
• Professional river guides
• Life jacket, wetsuit, helmet, river shoes, splash jacket
• String for retaining eyewear
• Change rooms/ restrooms (Stoney Nakoda Resort)
• Secure storage unit for car keys

 

Half Day Canyoning with Bow Valley Canyon Tours:

Looking to try Canyoning for the first time? Then this is the trip for you! An easy approach, an ideal location to learn rappelling, and amazing scenery all make this trip the perfect choice for your first canyoning experience. Heart Creek Canyon is also our closest trip to the townsites of Banff & Canmore. Upper Heart Canyon provides a perfect location to learn and develop your rope rappelling skills. Introductory short rappels allow you to ease into rappelling and increase in length as you progress down the canyon, finally culminating with an exciting 60ft wet waterfall rappel and slide (optional: it is possible to hike around the lower falls).

 

Whats Included:

We only use the highest quality equipment and canyon specific gear. The gear we provide on all of our canyon trips includes:

• 7mm wet suite (Farmer John bottom, thickest wetsuit available to ensure everyone stays warm)
• 3-4mm wetsuit top
• Petzl helmet (UIAA - CE certified)
• Petzl high quality harness
• Petzl canyon specific rappel device.
• Neoprene booties (similar to socks that go into your shoes to keep your feet warm)
• Waterproof bag for any valuables

 

What Should Participants Bring:

• Bathing suit
• Towel
• A pair of sturdy runners or light hikers that can get wet (for inside the canyon, no sandals or open toed shoes)
• Rain jacket or hardshell (optional If available)
• Day backpack to carry up gear
• Extra cloths to change into after the trip (Will remain in the vehicle)
• Waterproof Camera or Gopro

 

Minimum Age & Ability:

Due to the active nature of this trip we require all participants to be at least 13 years of age. Participants do not require any previous rope or rappelling experience, they must though be relatively comfortable with heights.

 

Directions:

Heart Creek Canyon is located 17km east of the town site of Canmore and approximately 10 min drive from Canmore and 25 minutes from Banff. Look for the Heart Creek Trail exit

 

Meeting Time & Location:

Departure times are 9:00am & 1:00pm at the Heart Creek Trail Parking lot.