Banff Canoe Club

This was a wonderful experience and highly recommended! We ran late but kept them updated and they were so kind and helpful. We were a group of 8 people (3 kids under 8) and ended up in our own canoe. The scenery is incredible and it was fun and easy to do, our tour guide was so funny and shared so much about the area. There were not many people on the river but we did see another canoe and got to "high five" with our paddles and that was so fun! We also booked it just hours before the tour so even if you can't do it online, call and see, they could still book that same day!

Went kayaking along the river and it was such an incredible adventure! The views were breathtaking, and paddling through the peaceful stretches of water felt like the perfect mix of calm and excitement. Booking was quick and hassle-free, and they offer everything from kayaks to canoes depending on how you want to explore. I went for the one-hour kayak, and it was the perfect way to get out on the water and take in the scenery. Easy to find, fun from start to finish… definitely an experience I’d recommend!

Booking was easy and quick. We booked an 2 hour kayak experience as a family of 4 from the U.K. There were two other people on our tour which made for a small group which was perfect. We got to kayak down the Bow River and see two lakes. Our guide Amelia was fantastic. She had lots of local knowledge and was very helpful. A highlight of our trip to Canada. Would definitely recommend.

We had a great time on our canoe tour in Banff! The guides were friendly and helpful. Shout out to Bree! The trip was a lovely, peaceful way to take in the beauty of the area. It was awesome that even young kids could do the activity (2-5 are free). Our 4, 5, and 8 year olds had a great time. The trip does start with paddling up river. The amount of effort you put in is up to you but it does impact how much of the river you see. They also offer canoe rentals for self guided tours that were very reasonably priced. The canoe club is an easy walk from the free parking at the train station.

Excellent service! Ben M went above and beyond to get our family reunion group of 12 together. It meant so much to us! And Abbie was a spectacular guide - kind, interesting, knowledgeable, and fun. She even made sure to get great pictures of us. We enjoyed it very much.

The best part of the experience was the fact that we walked by at random. We stopped, took in the view, then noticed people canoeing and kayaking. As we continued walking, we found the boat rental shack, looked at the prices and decided to do this on a complete whim! Absolutely picturesque and beautiful. I have zero canoeing experience to speak of, which made for a more entertaining ride, but it was fun to see others with the same skill level as me on the water too! The water was very low and calm and the people on the water were all friendly and happy to say hi and laugh at our lack of skills!

Most reasonably priced in the Banff area. Staff super friendly and Bow River was absolutely beautiful with great views. We even saw elk (you won’t see that at Lake Louise or Moraine Lake while on water 😍)!!!

We went canoeing on a whim while strolling along the river, and it was one of the best decisions we made on the trip in Canada. Although we both didn't have much experience on the canoe, it was super easy and there was beginners course so it was reassuring for us to start there and eventually make our way into the deeper part of the river. The staff were all really friendly and nice, and made sure we felt safe. The price is very reasonable and the scenery is amazing and calming. Definitely recommend.