Revelstoke Whitewater Rafting: Class II–III Rapids Adventure
Navigate thrilling Class II–III rapids while soaking in Revelstoke’s wild river beauty
Half-day whitewater rafting on the Illecillewaet River near Revelstoke, British Columbia, where you paddle Class II and III rapids for roughly 2 to 2.5 hours while Mt. Revelstoke National Park rises behind you. The trip includes a professional guide, all gear, round-trip transport from the Regent Hotel in downtown Revelstoke, and a photographer on the water. No experience or swimming ability required; children from age 8 are welcome.
4h
Step-by-step itinerary
Whitewater rafting adventure in Revelstoke
- Meet in Regent Hotel lobby
- Fill out waivers and ask questions
- Get gear in changing rooms
- Put on wet-suit and accessories
- Take rafting bus to river access
- Receive safety briefing on bus
- Get helmets and life jackets
- Take group photos with photographer
- Receive instructional safety briefing
- Raft 25 km on Class II and III rapids
- Enjoy wildlife and mountain views
- Float and relax near trip end
- Return by rafting bus to hotel
- Enjoy light snack of pastries and fruit
- Change clothes or soak in hotel hot tub
- Watch slideshow and buy souvenirs
- Relax with discounted meal at River City Pub
The Experience
You meet at the Regent Hotel in downtown Revelstoke, fill out waivers and get suited up in a wetsuit, splash top and neoprene gloves if the day is cool. The gear room has changing areas and a selection of river shoes. A bus then drives you 35 kilometers east through Rogers Pass to the put-in below Albert Canyon, and your guides deliver a safety briefing on the ride. Once at the river, you get a helmet, life jacket and an instructional briefing before launching onto the Illecillewaet.
The river flows alongside Mt. Revelstoke National Park, so snowcapped peaks, ice fields and glaciers frame the run. You paddle up to 25 kilometers of Class II and III whitewater, and the Illecillewaet cuts through parts of Canada's only inland rain forest—river otters, bears, deer and moose move through the area. Toward the end, the current slows and you float, taking in the Selkirk Range. A photographer travels with every trip, so you get group shots on the water and a slideshow back at the office afterward.
The bus meets you at the take-out with a light snack of pastries and fruit while guides collect the boats and safety gear. A short ride returns you to the Regent Hotel. You can change into street clothes or head straight to the hotel hot tub for a soak. Back in the rafting office, you watch the day's photos and can buy souvenir T-shirts if you want one. The River City Pub is in the hotel and offers a discounted meal to wrap up the day.
What’s included
- Professional river guide leading the trip.
- Round-trip transport from the Regent Hotel to the river access below Albert Canyon.
- Wetsuit, splash top, neoprene gloves, helmet and life jacket.
- River shoes or the option to bring your own footwear.
- A photographer on the water capturing group shots.
- A light snack of pastries and fruit at the take-out.
- Access to the slideshow of your photos in the rafting office afterward.
Operated by Apex Rafting Company Ltd
Is this one for you?Book this trip if you want to paddle real whitewater without arranging your own transport or gear—the guides handle the safety briefing and the current, and you show up at the hotel ready to go. The fixed schedule and included photography mean the day holds together and you leave with proof of it.
Traveler reviews
Top questions
How long am I actually on the water?
Time on the river is between 2 and 2.5 hours, depending on current flows. The full trip from meeting at the hotel to returning there is 4 hours, which includes the drive to the put-in, gear-up, safety briefing and the ride back.
What's the Illecillewaet River like for someone who's never rafted before?
The Illecillewaet runs Class II and III rapids, which are ideal for first-timers and families. No experience is required, and you don't need to know how to swim. Your guides deliver a safety briefing at the river and handle the technical parts of the run.
What do I wear and what gear do you provide?
You wear a wetsuit, splash top and neoprene gloves (available for cooler days), plus a helmet and life jacket on the water. Bring swimwear or light shorts and a t-shirt under the wetsuit, and wear tie-on or strap-on footwear—the company has river shoes to choose from or you can bring your own. All rafting gear is machine-washed after each use.
Can children go on this trip?
Children are welcome from age 8 and up. The trip is designed for families and first-timers as well as experienced paddlers.
What wildlife might I see?
The Illecillewaet flows through parts of Canada's only inland rain forest, and river otters, bears, deer, moose and various bird species frequent the area. Mt. Revelstoke National Park and the Selkirk Range provide the backdrop throughout the run.
How do I get to the meeting point?
You meet in the lobby area of the Regent Hotel in downtown Revelstoke. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the company provides round-trip transport from the hotel to the river access point below Albert Canyon.
Revelstoke Whitewater Rafting: Class II–III Rapids Adventure
4h · EN
from CA$ 184 per person
★★★★★★★★★★4.96459 reviewsVerified traveler reviews via our booking provider
