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Top 15 Kayak Trips in Canada

43 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 kayak trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Banff National Park Big Canoe Tour - Paddling upstream on the Bow River
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Banff National Park Big Canoe Tour

1.Banff National Park Big Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a supervised 12-seat canoe, with wildlife spotting, local stories, mountain views, and a light refreshment.

“Great scenery and tour guide. Not much more I can say about it. The survey is too long though. Cam was great!”

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From Toronto: Algonquin Park Canoeing & Hiking Adventure - The three-hour ride north from Toronto
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From Toronto: Algonquin Park Canoeing & Hiking Adventure

Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour - Paddling upstream on the Bow River
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Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour

3.Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 286 reviews · 1h 30m · from $67

Paddle the Bow River in Banff National Park on an easy 90-minute canoe tour with mountain views, local stories, wildlife chances, and lemonade.

“Our tour and tour guide, Brie, were both amazing! The tour was well run, and on time. We were given an orientation on critters that live in the area along with safety guidelines and instructions on the proper way to hold a canoe paddle and how to paddle once we were in the water. The canoe ride itself was smooth with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Brie was informative, entertaining and educational. She spoke in a loud clear voice, so we could all hear her very well. She provided many fun facts of the local wildlife and mountain life and made suggestions of places to include in our itinerary.…”

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Three Sisters Sea Kayaking Day Tour - Three hours of paddling beside colorful cliffs
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Three Sisters Sea Kayaking Day Tour

4.Three Sisters Sea Kayaking Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $149

Paddle Cape Chignecto’s sea caves, cliffs, and Three Sisters rock spires with a guide, picnic, and changing Bay of Fundy tides.

“The Kayak tour out to the Three Sisters area was spectacular! Our guide Rashid was very knowledgeable of the area and history. He was also very diligent with safety and on-water instructions. The lunch he prepared was from home grown produce from the local garden and a pleasant surprise!”

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Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour - The boat ride to Pam Rocks
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Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour

5.Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $105

Swim and kayak near harbor seals at Pam Rocks on a five-hour Vancouver boat tour with gear, guides, snacks, and Howe Sound views.

“Amazing experience! We went out on the boat on a sunny day. Stopped at two different seal colonies. The guides were very respectful and showed us how to behave in the water. Not too close to the seals with a good distance and they might come to us by curiosity. Some were curious and played with our fins whilst some of them just swam in the water. It was amazing to see them in their natural habitat. Snacks were provided as well and the guides answered all the questions we had. It really was an amazing experience”

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Wild Current Canoe Adventure Join a small group - The launch at Pyramid Lake Resort
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Wild Current Canoe Adventure Join a small group

6.Wild Current Canoe Adventure Join a small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $165

Paddle Pyramid Lake in a handcrafted cedar canoe with a local guide, mountain views, wildlife, hot drinks, and fresh baked treats.

“This canoeing adventure was one of the highlights of our trip to the Canadian Rockies. Mike was a very knowledgeable and fun guide. My husband and I have canoed a lot, and after this first outing, Mike was able to set us up with a canoe to explore 2 other nearby lakes during our visit. We'd highly recommend this trip to anyone wishing to get a taste of nature up close. We saw loons and osprey during our trip. A gem!”

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River Explorer | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park - Paddling upstream on the Bow River
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River Explorer | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park

Banff: Wildlife on the Bow River Big Canoe Tour - Paddling upstream beneath Banff’s mountain views
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Banff: Wildlife on the Bow River Big Canoe Tour

Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise– Hike, Canoe or Sightsee - The ride past Vermilion Lakes and Mount Rundle
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Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise– Hike, Canoe or Sightsee

9.Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise– Hike, Canoe or Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $156

Review of the Banff and Canmore tour to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, with flexible lake time, hikes, canoes, wildlife views, and practical tips.

“We had a wonderful trip! We did the extended trip to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake which gave us time to hike and take in the beauty of the area without feeling rushed. I highly recommend this trip!”

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Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park - The upriver paddle and the float back
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Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park

Quebec City: Ice Canoeing with Hot Chocolate & Sauna - The First 30 Minutes: Gear, History, and Safety
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Quebec City: Ice Canoeing with Hot Chocolate & Sauna

Algonquin Park: Guided Canoe Day Tour - Paddling, then carrying the canoe for 300 metres
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Algonquin Park: Guided Canoe Day Tour

13.Algonquin Park: Guided Canoe Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 6 hours · from $106

Paddle Canoe Lake, portage through Algonquin, enjoy a bakery lunch, cliff jumping, and a scenic hike on this active six-hour tour.

“Goed verzorgde lunch op een mooie plek en eveneens daar waar men de lake in kon om te zwemmen, springen of duiken. Gids Diego was heel aardig en vertelde e.e.a. op specifieke plaatsen met ook enige humor. Fijne dag gehad!”

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Ottawa: Ecological Reserve Kayak Tour with Turtle Sightings - Meeting the van on Tweddle Road
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Ottawa: Ecological Reserve Kayak Tour with Turtle Sightings

15.Ecological Reserve Kayak Tour with Turtle Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $47Best value

Paddle Ottawa’s Grandmaître Ecological Reserve, spot turtles and birds, and learn about Petrie Island with a bilingual guide.

“Sylvie was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. It was such a great experience. The weather was perfect and the wildlife appeared for us. We saw a blue heron, muskrat, ducks, and lots of turtles. The kayaks were easy to learn and fun to operate. Don’t wear socks! It was well worth the price.”

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