Rainbow Riders runs exciting Whitewater Rafting trips near Banff & Canmore on the scenic Kananaskis River and Bow River (Horseshoe Canyon) as well as float trips on the Bow River.

River Ratings 1 - 4 or Gentle Float Trips

No Experience Necessary
Friendly, highly trained, professional river guides provide you with all the equipment you need and instruction in safety and paddling techniques.

Rainbow Riders has been setting the standards in Whitewater Rafting since 1990. Guides are chosen for their commitment to serious fun and are thoroughly trained in River Rescue, First Aid
and CPR.

Riverboarding
This is probably the most fun you can have in the water! Riverboarding is one of the fastest growing river sports. It was started in Europe by a few people riding the rapids on top of lifejackets. They soon imported the ocean boogie board, made it longer and more durable and then added handles
for the river. It was brought to California and is now spreading like wildfire.

Swimming right in the water, feeling every current propell your flippers as you ride atop your light
and durable river board, following your profesional guide down river. You will get the chance to try surffing some waves, holes and go through a kayak slalom course. It's a bodyboard blast!

Surf & Saddle
Make a day of it, starting with the thrilling rafting trip down the Whitewater rapids of the Kananaskis River and then break for a mouthwatering steak barbecue. Follow the feast with a relaxing two hour guided horseback ride to cap off the perfect afternoon.

Our guides are chosen for their commitment to serious fun - and are thoroughly trained in River Rescue, First Aid and CPR.

Every Rainbow Riders guide must first successfully graduate from an extensive training course, the same used for training the British Army.

• All river guides maintain an excellent safety record.

• Each trip is equipped with a first aid and repair kit.

• All our guides are there to provide you with a safe and memorable white water adventure.

• All trips are equipped with 2-way radios for your safety.