Canmore Rocky Mountain Float: Private VIP Scenic Tour

Your own raft on the Bow River, not a crowded one.

A private scenic float tour on the Bow River in Canmore where you book an entire raft for your group of up to 10 guests with a professional guide, rather than joining a shared departure. The tour runs about 1.5 hours and includes a personal flotation device and water-repelling jacket for each person.

The experience

Book the VIP option and you get the raft to yourself: no strangers, no splitting attention. The guide handles all the details while you float the Bow River and take in the Rocky Mountain scenery at your own pace. Whether it's a honeymoon, a proposal, a family outing or friends celebrating something, the private setup means the guide can adapt to what matters to you that day. Everyone aboard gets a personal flotation device and a water-repelling jacket if needed.

The tour departs at either 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM, so you can pick the time that fits the rest of your Canmore day. The float itself takes about 1.5 hours on the water. The river is suitable for all fitness levels, and the experience is wheelchair accessible: infants and small children can come along in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Personal flotation device and water-repelling jacket for each guest.
• professional guide throughout the float.
• private raft for your group of up to 10 people.

Options for this experience

2 options

1:00 PMGuide in English · Available from 19 Jun 2027

3:00 PMGuide in English · Available from 19 Jun 2027

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 19 Jun 2027

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Canmore River Adventures

Is this one for you?Book the VIP tour if you want the river and the mountains without sharing the raft or the guide's attention. The private setup is what makes a celebration, a proposal or a family moment feel like it's yours alone.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the VIP tour and a regular shared float in Canmore?

The VIP tour books an entire raft for your group alone, with the same professional guide and river route as the standard tour but without other passengers. A regular departure fills the raft with multiple groups.

How many people can fit on the private raft?

The VIP raft seats a maximum of 10 guests, so families and friend groups can book one boat together.

What time does the tour leave, and how long does it take?

Departures run at 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM, and the float lasts approximately 1.5 hours on the water.

What's included in the tour, and what do I need to bring?

A personal flotation device and water-repelling jacket are provided for each person. Bring clothes you don't mind getting wet and wear closed-toe shoes. The operator can advise on what else suits the season.

Can I bring young children or a baby on the VIP float?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.