8 Kootenay Rockies Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Rafting Adventure on the Kicking Horse River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $82Our pick

Raft Class III and IV rapids on British Columbia’s Kicking Horse River with guides, gear, shuttle, and lunch on select tours.

“We had such a good time on this adventure and highly recommend it! The check in process was very smooth and they have everything you need to enjoy the day. The rafting experience itself was so much fun and the guides did a great job of making it fun. Definitely a great way to spend the afternoon in Golden.”

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2.Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Revelstoke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Raft 25 km of Class II and III rapids near Revelstoke, with mountain views, warm gear, guides, photos, snacks, and hotel transport.

“We had with Luke as are Guid an awesome time. It was a very fun afternoon we enjoy the trip a lot. The nature was just gorgeous thanks.”

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3.Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $123

Raft 20 km of British Columbia’s Kicking Horse River, from calm Class I water to thrilling Class IV rapids, with Hydra River Guides.

“amazing team for experiencing rafting game in canada.will refer to friend to play.we had a lot of fun.”

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4.Admission Ticket to Golden Skybridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 267 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Walk Canada’s highest suspension bridges above a canyon, with mountain views, trails, play areas, and optional thrills near Golden, BC.

“good activity if you are nearby or driving through that area. If you have to drive for 1+ hour then you are not going to miss.”

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5.Golden, BC: Golden Skybridge Bridge Pass Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 175 reviews · 1 day · from $36Best value

Golden Skybridge review: compare bridge views, trails, family activities, food, extra costs, access, and practical tips before booking.

“Zip lining was amazing. Great place for family or big kid adults who love adventure.”

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6.Extreme Whitewater Rafting on Kicking Horse River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $101

Ride class 3 and 4 rapids through the Kicking Horse River canyon with trained guides, gear, wetsuits, and dramatic Kootenay scenery.

“Our guide was so great very knowledgeable but made us all laugh.. It was exhilarating and fun and very very wet!!”

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7.Beartooth Canyon- Half Day Canyoning Tour – Golden, BC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $161

Rappel waterfalls, zipline into Beartooth Canyon, and hike through the Blaeberry Valley on this exciting half-day tour from Golden, BC.

“I live in Calgary and canyoning has officially become my favorite thing to do. I started the season with a tour in Golden, BC, and I was immediately hooked! The experience was so incredible that I ended up booking two more trips with them this year: their Kelowna tour and the mind-blowing Heli-canyoning tour at Abraham Lake.”

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8.Revelstoke: Guided Canoe Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $86

Paddle a glacier-fed lake near Revelstoke with guide Jamie, mountain views, waterfalls, paddle lessons, snacks, and flexible timing.

“Jamie was fantastic and we had a great morning on the water. Would highly recommend! 😊”

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