Raft & Rappel
Package
Come out and experience an incredible adrenaline packed day of canyoning and rafting on our Raft & Rappel package. Enjoy 2 hours of white water rafting on the Kananaskis River and then a half day of canyoning (4-5 hours) down our Heart Creek Canyon half day tour. Come get wet, wild, and vertical, and enjoy some great savings on this one of a kind adventure package.
*Note: This package is run in partnership with Canadian Rockies Rafting.
*Note: When booking online you will be choosing your Canyoning start time
This means if you choose a 9:00am departure time you are choosing to start with the Canyoning portion of the package first at 9:00am and the canyoning second. If you choose the 1:30 pm departure time you will be choosing to start with the rafting portion first at 9:00 am followed by the canyoning portion second at 1:30pm.
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Quick Details
SKILL Level
Beginner
Canyoning Portion
4 - 5 hours
Rafting portion
3 - 4 hours
GROUP SIZE
2 - 8 people
AGE
Ages 12+
Seasonal Availability
June to August
TRIP Itinerary
We generally recommend organizing the rafting portion first of the Raft & Rappel package and choosing the 1:30pm canyoning departure time
9:00 – 12:30 am:
Meet and greet at the Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino (Approximately 20min east of Canmore). Here you will meet your raft guides and other members of the group. Your guides will provided with all the necessary equipment and they will also do a pre-trip briefing prior to starting the trip to ensure everyone knows what to expect and to ensure everyone has everything they need for an amazing rafting experience. During the pre-trip briefing your guides will also provide you with a copy of the rafting Waiver for you to review and complete prior to heading out . All participants are required to sign the rafting Waiver as a condition of participating. After the trip pre-briefing participants get shuttled to the starting point of the river.
Winding its way across the picturesque landscape of Kananaskis Country, this river is known for its striking scenery and playful whitewater sections making it the ideal course for your first rafting adventure.
WHAT’s Included
We only use the highest quality equipment and gear. The gear that is provided on all of our canyon and raft trips includes:
Canyoning Portion:
- 5mm wet suit (Farmer John bottom, thickest wetsuit available to ensure everyone stays warm)
- 5mm wetsuit top
- Petzl helmet (UIAA – CE certified)
- Petzl high quality harness
- Petzl canyon specific rappel device.
- Neoprene booties (similar to socks that go into your shoes to keep your feet warm)
- Waterproof bag for any valuables
Rafting Portion:
- Transportation to and from the river
- Professional (and entertaining) river guides
- Life jacket, wetsuit, helmet, river shoes, splash jacket
- String for retaining eyewear
- Change rooms/restrooms (Stoney Nakoda Resort)
- Secure storage unit for car keys
WHAT YOU
SHOULD BRING
- Bathing suit
- Towel
- A pair of sturdy runners or light hikers which can get wet when descending the canyon. (no sandals or open toed shoes, no tennis shoes)
- Rain jacket or hardshell (optional If available)
- Extra clothes to change into after the trip (Will remain in the vehicle)
- Waterproof Camera or Gopro
FAQ Raft & Rappel
Generally the canyoning portion takes 4-5 hours and the rafting portion 3-4 hours. Please note these are only approximations. We strongly recommend planning for additional time when planning your day. Occasionally due to factors out of our control, trips can take longer. Groups speeds can also vary a lot so please plan on being back later than the estimated time.
Due to the active nature of this trip we require all participants to be at least 12 years of age. Participants do not require any previous rope or rappelling experience, they must though be relatively comfortable with heights.
Heart Creek Canyon is located 17km east of the town site of Canmore and approximately 10 min drive from Canmore and 25 minutes from Banff. Look for the Heart Creek Trail exit
The Stoney Nakoda Resort is right at the intersetion of Hwy 1 and Hwy 40 south approximately 40min east of Banff and 20min east of Canmore.
Meeting and departure times for either the canyoning portion or the rafting portion will be 9:00 am or 1:30pm.
When organizing the rafting portion first you well meet at 9:00 at the Stoney Nakoda resort, followed by the Canyoning portion at 1:30 at Heart Creek Trail
It is a good idea to change into a bathing suit before arriving at the meeting point. There are rudimentary public toilets at the Heart Creek Trailhead. We will “suit up” and change into wet suits before we rappel into the canyon which is after our short approach hike up the top of both canyon sections. Please also keep in mind that there are no services at the staging area. The closets gas station is in Deadmans Flats.
Participation in activities with Canadian Wilderness School Expedition/Bow Valley Canyon Tours & Canadian Rockies Rafting involves risk, dangers and hazards. All participants must read and agree to the Waivers of each individual company as a condition of participating in any activities. By signing you will waive or give up certain
legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ EACH WAIVER CAREFULLY! The Waivers can be viewed here:
Each Waiver will be presented to each participant, for their review and completion, at the start of each activity. A refund will be given if a participant does not sign the Waiver. Take the time to read the Wavier before proceeding with your booking.
If you are booking for others, it is your responsibility to ensure you bring this Waiver
requirement and the terms of the Waiver to their attention.
Our canyoning season usually runs from May to October. Bookings can be made directly by clicking the: BOOK NOW link or call us by phone. We would love to answer any remaining questions you might have. Please be ready to provide a credit card when booking by phone. We are normally available between the hours of 8am – 6pm seven days a week, Mountain standard Time.
PH: (403) 679-2309
Email: tours@cwexpeditions.ca
Due to factors our of our control and the unpredictible nature of being outdoors, all trips may be subject to last minute itinerary change or in an extreme case even possible cancellation due to such things as unexpected water levels and/or weather conditions. Safety of all participants and our guides is ALWAYS our number one concern and so we need to make decisions accordingly. In these rare circumstances, please refer to our cancelation policy provided upon booking the trip.
