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Where to Pack Raft near Canmore

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Looking for the best places to Pack Raft in and around Canmore? Below are some great routes, trips and resources to help you Pack Raft in and around Canmore.

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Diverse is how we would best describe the paddling in this mountain/prairie province. In the west of the province runs are characterized by beautiful backdrops, continuous rivers and cold water. Everything from mellow multi day floats in national parks to hairy class V creeking is available in the west. As you move further east the gradient drops but there are still plentiful paddling options for those looking to float mellow rivers in really unique surroundings. It is a huge province so don't neglect to look north and south too. A very worthwhile paddling destination in it's own right.

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Pack Raft Trips or Routes around Canmore

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Widowmaker to 40 Boat Eddy
Kananaskis River - This is a natural river with a number of man made features and rapids. The run itself is only a few kilometers long but packs in a bunch of fun paddling and playboating. The rapids of note on the run are (in order of appearance): Widowmaker (III); Hollywood Hole (a fun Class II+ play feature); Thunder Bunny (Class II play wave); Point Break (Class III rapid with a trashy surf wave / hole at the bottom); Santa Claws (Class III wave that is the best 'big' surf wave on the run); Surfers Wave (Class III, big glassy wave that you can surf forever in longer boats); Racecourse (Class III, it is pretty long and continuous and is a national slalom course. Definitely the most challenging part of the run) and Chubbies (Class II+ play hole just above the takeout. This is a great little play hole that is fantastcis for pros and beginner freestyle paddlers alike). The Kan (as it is referred to locally), can be run in playboats, creekboats on SUP's and in rafts. There are loads of challenging moves and fun rapids along the way. Freestyle paddlers have a range of options including waves and holes to get their playboat on in.

Photos of Canmore Trips

Kananaskis River Widowmaker to 40 Boat Eddy

Kananaskis River Widowmaker to 40 Boat Eddy

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January 13, 2022
Bow River Canmore to Seebe Dam

Bow River Canmore to Seebe Dam

log jam with portage on river left
August 4, 2020
Upper Kananaskis Lake Boat Launch

Upper Kananaskis Lake Boat Launch

March 4, 2020
Spray Lakes Reservoir Multiple launches

Spray Lakes Reservoir Multiple launches

Spray Lakes Reservoir. Paul Kolman Photography
August 1, 2018

Resources around Canmore

Bow Valley SUP & Surf

Bow Valley Stand Up Paddleboarding & Surf Inc is a sports recreation company headquartered in Canmore, Alberta. It was formed in 2019 by Brandon Olsthoorn and Ryan Hamilton. Bow Valley Stand Up Paddleboarding & Surf offers stand-up paddle board (SUP) and surfboard rentals as well as lessons for all levels of experience. It also offers kayak and e-bike rentals, and group stand up paddle board excursions in both Canmore and Banff.
1430 2 Ave Unit 102, Canmore, AB T1W 1M9
403 707 7202
https://www.bowvalleysup.ca/

Green Tongue Adventures

Green Tongue Adventures is an outfitting company that is passionate about safely getting people on the water. Expeditions are focused on empowering participants and building their confidence. Adventure Offerings: Fully Catered expeditions local to Southern Alberta Canoe Skills Wilderness First Aid and River Safety Leadership and Team Building A unique experience that is customized to your team and boating discipline (Raft, SUP, Kayak, Canoe)
Canmore, AB, Canada
403 679 1011
https://www.greentongueadventures.com/

Bow Valley Kayak Club

Committed to promoting a safe, fun environment for our community to paddle and explore our wonderful outdoors! Welcome to the Bow Valley Kayak Club! Thanks for visiting us today. We are a community non-profit sports club based in the utterly gorgeous Bow Valley of Alberta, Canada. We aim to provide our lovely community with access to safe learning and participation in the world of kayaking. We believe recreation and learning in the outdoors is a vital part of life and will always endeavor to make this accessible to everyone in our community. As well as a place for all paddlers to meet our local community of enthusiasts, we pride ourselves on being able to offer professionally instructed training courses, guided river trips, and accessible education on how to enjoy our sport and waterways safely. We are able to offer something for every ability and all ages. Please also visit our website at www.bowvalleykayak.com As you peruse our website please take a look at our programs and our club activities pages as well as our calendar of events! We are very active throughout the non-snowy time of year and during the winter we stay warm on the water by having weekly pool sessions that are open to literally everyone; not just our members! If you would like to join our club check out our membership page. For all courses, pricing, sign ups and dates have a look at our sign up program here! Lastly, if you do not find what you are looking for or have any questions at all, do not hesitate to contact us. [email protected] 587-585-8711 Thanks for visiting us and we hope to see you on the water soon!
587-585-8711

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