Canyoning in Revelstoke: Learn to Rappel & Cliff Jump

Rappel waterfalls and slide natural rock chutes through remote canyons.

A half-day canyoning class in Revelstoke where you learn rope skills and descent techniques from an instructor, then apply them to rappel waterfalls, slide natural rock slides, scramble through creeks and cliff jump into deep pools. The operator explores and prepares remote canyons not found in guidebooks, so the terrain stays uncrowded. Pickup from your Revelstoke accommodation is included. Children are welcome from age 8.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half day canyoning adventure

• Meet guide in Revelstoke
• Travel to canyon staging area
• Receive wetsuit and gear
• Learn basic rope skills
• Descend canyon by rappelling
• Slide natural rock water slides
• Scramble along creek flow
• Cliff jump into water pools

The experience

Canyoning here means learning to move safely through hidden rivers and waterfalls using ropes, harnesses and your own body on rock. You meet your guide at your accommodation or a meeting point in Revelstoke, then travel to the staging area where you get fitted with a full wetsuit, neoprene socks, a canyoning harness and helmet. Before you enter the canyon, your instructor teaches you the basic rope skills you'll need: how to set anchors, how the harness works, how to manage the descent. That foundation is what makes the real adventure possible.

Once in the canyon, you rappel down waterfalls using ropes and a harness, slide natural rock water slides worn smooth by the creek, scramble along the flow of the water, and cliff jump into deep clear pools. The operator spends time between tours exploring and preparing new remote canyons, so you're not following the same path as every other canyoning group in the region. The half-day format means you're in the water and learning for about four hours total, from gear-up through the final descent.

What’s included

• A full canyoning wetsuit with neoprene socks.
• a canyoning harness with all hardware.
• a mountaineering safety helmet.
• instruction in rope skills and descent techniques.
• pickup from your Revelstoke accommodation.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Vertical Rivers

Is this one for you?The half day is a four-hour commitment that includes water entry and scrambling, so it suits someone comfortable getting wet and moving through a creek bed. If you prefer to stay dry or need a shorter time window, this isn't the right fit.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

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 do I actually do during the canyoning descent?

You rappel down waterfalls using ropes and a harness, slide natural rock water slides, scramble through the creek, and cliff jump into deep clear pools. Your instructor is with you the whole time, and you've learned the rope skills before entering the canyon.

What gear do I need to bring myself?

Bring your own water shoes or hiking shoes with good grip, and a swimsuit under the wetsuit. Everything else (the wetsuit, harness, helmet and neoprene socks) is provided.

How does pickup work from my Revelstoke hotel?

Pickup from your Revelstoke accommodation is included. You'll meet your guide there or at a designated meeting point, then travel together to the staging area near the canyon.

Is this suitable for someone who's never done canyoning before?

Yes. The half-day tour is designed for novices, and your instructor teaches you all the rope skills and techniques you need before you enter the canyon. The operator also offers full-day tours for more experienced canyoneers if you want to go further.