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Whitewater Rafting through Horseshoe Canyon on the Bow River

Whitewater Rafting in Canada with Inside Out Experience

Highlights

  • Cliff jumping
  • Stunning scenery
  • Class I-IV

Full Description

The Bow River through Horseshoe Canyon offers a thrilling whitewater adventure. See where Hollywood comes to shoot movies, take in the stunning scenery of the canyon, and if you’re brave enough you can try our cliff jumping!

The Bow River through Horseshoe Canyon offers a thrilling white water adventure. Spend approximately 2 hours on this river paddling through Class I - IV rapids and see where Hollywood comes to shoot movies, with its unique geographical features, and stunning views along the canyon. This intermediate river is ideal for those who have rafted before, or beginners with a real sense of adventure!

Take on the exciting, rapids of the Canyon, Figure 8, and the Double Ledge, all within a truly spectacular setting. Our experienced guides provide not just excitement, but interpretive information about the geography, flora, fauna and history of the area. Feel free to take part in our cliff jump during suitable water conditions. Participants should be comfortable in water, and have some swimming ability.

Enjoy a complimentary snack and beverage (hot chocolate on cooler days), at the end of the tour, while taking in the magnificent scenery from the cliffs above the BowRiver, before returning to our heated indoor change rooms.

Available from May to October, some dates may be unavailable due to unsuitable water conditions. If unavailable, an alternative option will be offered. The minimum ageweight for this tour is 12 years and 90 lbs. Participants should have some swimming ability and be comfortable in the water.

Includes:

  • Rafting equipment
  • Wetsuits
  • Booties
  • Gloves
  • Spray jackets
  • Helmets
  • Life jackets
  • Transportation to river put-in and back
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Indoor changing rooms

Excludes:

  • Transportation to rafting site
  • Swim gear
  • Towels

Day by Day Itinerary

Overview

  • Check in: 9:45 AM for morning trips, or 1:15 PM for afternoon departures
  • Sign waivers and check in 
  • Safety briefing and getting changed
  • Transport to river put-in location
  • Approximately 2 hours rafting on river
  • Snacks/Drinks once finished
  • Browse store and view photos of your trip
  • Finish by about 1:00 PM or 4:30 PM

About The Operator:

Inside Out Experience

Headquarters:

Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada

Inside Out Experience is an industry leader in providing exceptional outdoor experiences. Our Goal has been and continues to be to provide you with a unique and rewarding outdoor experience with memories that will last you a lifetime.

Our tours are interpretive and experiential (learn by doing), and our activities are non-motorized and low-impact. It is in our best interest to keep these environments as pristine as possible for future tourism activities. Inside Out Experience is an environmentally sound company which uses the local communities for goods and services.

We are proud of our sustainable environmental practices and interpretive programs, and we also take pride in following very stringent safety rules and practices to ensure a high-quality outdoor adventure for everyone. Our Guides are equipped with radio communication, cell and satellite phones, first-aid kits and top-of-the-line equipment and gear.