White water raftingWhite water rafting provides for a great combination of excitement and scenery!
Whatever your level of adventure, all are catered for with the Bow River in Banff offering a gentle relaxing float trip; Mile 5 or Athabasca Falls in Jasper particularly well suited for an introduction or families with young children to white water rafting, and the turbulent Kicking Horse River in Yoho National Park offering the true white water adventure.
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SCENIC NATURE FLOAT (FROM BANFF)
Highlights:
- Sit back and enjoy the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Mountains while floating on the magnificent Bow River.
- This leisurely river float offers excellent opportunities to view Beaver, Elk, Osprey and more!
- Enjoy close up views of the Three Sisters Mountain and some of the tallest peaks in the Rockies Front range.
- A short nature stop allows viewing of wildflower, plants and an opportunity to take some pictures.Twilight tours can offer great alpine lighting and increased beaver activity.
- Your experienced river guides will share information on the Bow Valley's natural and local history. The ultimate experience to get upfront and personal with the beautiful Rocky Mountains!
Suitable for: All ages.
Departs: from Banff: 6pm
2 hours on the river - 3 hours round trip Banff.
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FAMILY RAFTING WHITEWATER FUN - KANANASKIS (FROM BANFF)
Highlights:
- This rafting trip is on the Scenic Kananaskis River. Enjoy a beautiful mountain river located along the front ranges of the majestic Canadian Rocky mountains. The river tour is rated as Grade 2 to 3 and is an excellent experience for adventurous groups, families and friends.
- The Kananaskis River offers wonderful mountain scenery, excitement and natural history. This half day river rafting tour is very popular for people looking for an introduction to whitewater rafting or a river experience the whole family and group can enjoy.
Suitable for: All ages.
Departs: from Banff: 1pm
2 hours on the river - 4 hours round trip Banff.
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HORSESHOE CANYON HALF DAY WHITE WATER BOW RIVER (FROM BANFF)
Highlights:
- Its new and exciting!
- A half day whitewater tour that offers folks rafting thrills and excitement close to Banff, Canmore and Calgary.
- The Bow River Horseshoe Canyon section has spectacular scenery, big waves and grade 3 to 4 whitewater.
- Located in the front ranges of the Rockies the Horseshoe offers some of the best scenery in the area.
- The Bow River gives a sense of remoteness complete with shale canyons and excellent opportunities to view large birds of prey.
- The tour will stop to let our guests experience an optional cliff jump along the way.
- A great tour for a quick whitewater fix and mountain thrill!
Suitable for: Ages 10+
Departs: from Banff: 8am
2 hours on the river - 4.5 hours round trip Banff.
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KICING HORSE RIVER RAFTING CLASSIC (FROM BANFF OR LAKE LOUISE)
Highlights:
- This exhilarating day white water rafting the Kicking Horse River, combines the excellent rapids of the famous whitewater trip with the scenic, gentler upper section of the Kicking Horse River. You'll enjoy over 25kms, and 2½ to 3 hours of rafting time.
- At the newly built RiverBase, you'll meet your guides as they assist you in selecting your personal and safety gear. After changing in the warm, indoor changerooms, you'll receive a thorough safety briefing, preparing you for your journey, first-timer or experienced rafting veteran! Then, some final paddling instruction from your guide and away you go!
- A few more smaller rapids (class II) are enjoyed before the river widens and you enjoy the spectacular views and some informative tidbits from your guide.
- The second half of the trip on the river offers the best of BC whitewater rafting! Plenty of rapids provide a natural roller-coaster ride not soon forgotten!
- Off the river, you'll be shuttled back to the RiverBase while your delicious barbecue lunch is being prepared for you.
Suitable for: 12 years old & 90lbs (40kgs, 6½st.)
Departs: from Banff - 7:45am - 4:00pm and from Lake Louise - 8:30am - 3:00pm
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WHITEWATER RIVERBOARDING - NEW!
Highlights:
- This is a hands on, face in the water style of white water river running. Get right into it! We mean the river. . . it's a real buzz to flow downstream completely at-one with the current, riding through swirls, boils, holes and waves.
- Professional guides will give an informative training session in the slow backwater eddies before you venture into the main stream.
- On the river your guide and safety kayaker will show you the way, giving continuous instruction and providing safety.
- Try catching eddies, surfing waves and riding holes.
Suitable for: Participants must be physically fit and able to swim, Minimum age 14 and swimming ability.
Rates: Please inquire
Departs: check for dates, 1pm from Banff
2 hours on the river - 3 hours round trip Banff.
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INFLATABLE KAYAKING - NEW!
Highlights:
- This is not a ride; you will be active participants in your trip!
- The sense of accomplishment you will have after your trip will be unlike any experience you have encountered!
- Blast Adventures trips are full service trips which include pre-trip instruction, all safety gear, lots of equipment to keep you warm, and friendly professional guide staff to help you down the river.
- Utilising a follow the leader type of approach to river running and explaining all features carefully to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Suitable for: 12yrs old 90lbs) minimum. All participants should have swimming ability.
Departs: Banff 9.00am and 2.00pm
Canmore 9.30am and 6pm.
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MILE 5 WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP (FROM JASPER)
Highlights:
- This trip begins just south of the Marmot Basin turn off and ends at Old Fort Point, covering about 8km.
- The most popular run as you can paddle it at all water levels.
- The Mile 5 consistently offers a good introduction to whitewater rafting. Most people in the raft will get wet but there is little likelihood that anyone will fall out.
- This trip begins with a 15 min float which allows individuals to feel comfortable before hitting the first set of rapids. Great mountain scenery and splashes.
Suitable for: This river run is graded class II, and is best suited for families and people who want an introduction to white water.
Departs: from Jasper: 10am, 1pm and 4pm
1 hour on the river - 2 hour round trip Jasper.
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WHITEWATER RAFTING THE ATHABASCA FALLS (FROM JASPER)
Highlights:
- This trip begins at the base of Athabasca Falls and ends about 12km south of Jasper. The Falls run is very similar to the Mile 5, except there is more time on water and covers about 12km.
- This trip begins with a bang as the largest and longest set of rapids are at the start. At the end of the first set of rapids the trip enter a canyon, which is only accessible by water. For the first hour of the trip there are no roads or trail alongside of the river, just you and your raft!
- The last 20 min is a scenic float back to the bus.
- This trip provides awesome scenery. We highly recommend this trip for people who are a bit nervous, afraid of water and for families with young children.
Suitable for: This river run is graded class II, and is best suited for families and people who want an introduction to white water.
Departs: from Jasper: 9am and 1pm
1.5 hour on the river - 3.5 hour round trip Jasper
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SUNWAPTA FALLS WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIP (FROM JASPER)
Highlights:
Suitable for: Children 14 and up - everyone must be fit, strong swimmers and not afraid of water. Participants considering this (Trip 4) should be aware that each participant must be capable of helping to carry the raft and equipment over rough terrain for approximately 10 minutes at both the start and end of the trip. This means that each member of the crew (adult or youth) will be required to carry approximately 15 kg (35 lbs).
- This trip begins about 10km south of the resort and ends 300m from the resort.
- The Sunwapta trip starts with about 14 min of flat water time so participants can get used to commands and prepared for 45 min of great class III rafting.
- Individuals thinking about taking this trip must be fit strong swimmers and not afraid of water.
Departs: Depending on water level, this trip must be reconfirmed prior to departure date. 1pm and 3pm - 1hour on the river
