Voyageur Canoe Tour
Voyageur canoe tours are a fun way to explore the Bow River that anyone can join.
Every tour includes all the safety equipment for the trip plus instruction on how to paddle as a team before you get on the water. Your Voyageur guide will be dressed in period costume and throughout your tour will tell about what life was really like for early explorers using these large canoes. Not only did voyageurs in these boats map out Western Canada but they also drove the majority of trade and communications during this era.
Going for a paddle in a 14 passenger Voyageur Canoe is easy, fun and interactive. Voyageur Canoe trips can be enjoyed by everyone including families with children, and no paddling experience is necessary.
Price:
- Adult, 13 years+:$39.00
- Child, 6 – 12 years: $15.00
- Infants, 2-5: Free
Tours depart every day:
- 11:00, 13:00
- 18:00 (additional departure in high season)
Duration
- 1 hour river time
Where to meet:
- At Blue Canoe on the corner of Wolf Street and Bow Avenue
Itinerary and Highlights:
- Voyageur Canoe: Paddle a replica voyageur canoe
- Themed tour experience: Your guide will be dressed in voyageur clothing and teach you the voyageurs salute and song!
- Local mountain views: See Mt. Rundle, Sulphur Mountain and Cascade from a unique perspective
- River life: In only a short time you’ll be away from roads and crowds, in the wilderness and nearer to wildlife
- Duration: 1.5 hours
Your tour includes:
- Friendly, certified canoe guide
- Dryland paddling and safety instruction
- Small personalized group size
- Hands on interpretive tools
Remember to bring:
- Proper clothing. Dress for the weather, we will be outdoors
- Your camera, during breaks you will have the opportunity to take photos while we float
Restrictions:
- Hotel pick up and drop off is not provided with this tour
