BANFF · CANADIAN ROCKIES
The best of the Canadian Rockies.
The 10 most popular big canoe & kayak tours around Banff. Here's what to expect from each one, who runs it and what it costs.
Paddle the Bow River in a 12-seat Big Canoe from Banff Canoe Club, spot wildlife with a guide, and finish with a light refreshment.
“We had the pleasure of having ABBEY as our guide and she was wonderful, kind and very caring. She very knowledgeable and she interacted with all of us. Great experience. The Lake was beautiful!”
Glide down Banff’s Bow River on an easy 90-minute canoe tour with a guide, Rockies views, wildlife tips, and lemonade.
Glide the Bow River in a big canoe in Banff National Park. Easy paddling, expert guides, family-friendly group fun for about 90 minutes.
“No experience necessary. Beautiful scenery, guide Abbey was great . She answered all our questions and told us so much about the area .”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a big canoe on a family wildlife tour with great guides, top Banff views, and a good chance at eagles and elk.
Easy Bow River canoe wildlife spotting in Banff with expert guides, big-can oes comfort, and a calm 90-minute paddle.
“Operators were very nice and the canoe ride was relaxing but you don’t see much wildlife. I wouldn’t recommend.”
Guided Big Canoe tour on Banff’s Bow River. Paddle with a pro guide, learn wildlife and history, and finish with refreshments.
“They don’t let you paddle back to the starting point. Way too much time spent discussing animals that are rarely seen on the tour.”
Skip lines with a special permit for Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, plus flexible hiking or canoe time and a wildlife corridor drive from Canmore.
Beginner SUP on Johnson Lake in Banff National Park with Paddle Canada guidance, full gear, small group, and calm-water practice.
“Really a wonderful and fun experience. Totally would do it again! We had a good group and amazing guides. Thank you”
5.5-hour Banff tour hitting Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, plus quick photo stops for Castle Mountain and Vermilion Lakes.
Small-group Yoho day tour: Natural Bridge, a long Emerald Lake stop for canoe or hike, and Takakkaw Falls, with A/C comfort.
