About Canmore River Adventures
Canmore River Adventures operates scenic float tours on the Bow River, departing from the Canmore Public Boat Launch at Bridge Road and Rundle Drive. The company specialises in relaxed, family-friendly raft floats that showcase the stunning Rocky Mountain scenery surrounding Canmore without requiring any paddling experience or physical fitness — making it one of the most accessible outdoor activities in the Bow Valley.
Their signature float tour covers a scenic stretch of the Bow River where guests drift past towering mountain peaks, riverside forests, and abundant wildlife habitat. Eagles, osprey, elk, and occasionally bears are spotted from the rafts. Tours are guided by experienced river professionals who handle all the navigation while sharing stories about the area's geology, ecology, and history. The experience is suited to all ages, from young children to seniors.
What makes Canmore River Adventures appealing is the low barrier to entry combined with genuinely spectacular scenery. Unlike whitewater operations that require a certain comfort level with rapids, these float tours let guests simply sit back and absorb the landscape. The guides' local knowledge adds an educational dimension that elevates the trip beyond a basic river float, and the convenient launch point in central Canmore means no long transfers to remote put-in locations.
