Golden is home to one of the wildest and most intense recreational waterways in Canada, the Kicking Horse River is famous for its unparalleled whitewater rafting.
Rafting Tours
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Alpine Rafting Company
BC & Alberta's Biggest Whitewater Thrills since 1984
Free Rustic Riverside Camping with Purchase
Family Trips including lunch starting at $69 Per Person
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Glacier Raft Company
#1 Raft Company and Activity in Golden on Trip Advisor
Heli Raft the Famous Lower Canyon
Customer Experience is Always the Priority!
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Hydra River Guides
Hydra has a private river base on the banks of the Kicking Horse River
Seasoned staff. Our head guide has been with us for over 20 years!
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Kootenay River Runners
The original & most experienced rafting company on the Kicking Horse
Small personalized trips
Private riverside basecamp with camping available
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Wild Water Adventures
Rated #1 on Trip Advisor in the Canadian Rockies
Committed to your exceptional experience
Convenient, comfortable meeting location
Rafting
Wet N Wild Adventures
Free hot showers on site
Group discounts starting at 8 or more people
'Photos and videos available
Rivers
Rafting
Canoeing & Kayaking
Kicking Horse River
Each year, thousands of people enjoy whitewater rafting, and the breathtaking scenery of the Rocky Mountains, on the Kicking Horse River in Golden. Whilst the Class 3 – 4 rapids of the Kicking Horse River are famous as one of the wildest and most intense recreational waterways in Canada, rafting trips and floats on the Kicking Horse, Columbia and Blaeberry Rivers also cater for all abilities, and are an excellent family activity.
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