We rented from Blue Canoe to canoe on the Bow River on our first day in Banff, and went back for a second time on our last day in town. The rental location is conveniently located along the Bow River on the edge of downtown Banff. The river is a beautiful colour and very clear. We took two different routes... More

We enjoyed a one hour canoe rental at about 11am on a sunny August day...there were a few other canoes along our route, but it certainly wasn't too busy. By noon, though, it was definitely getting pretty busy so a morning visit is preferable. They also offer a late evening deal, where you can get two hours for the price... More

Easy to book , easy to find ,friendly no fuss safety briefing then off on the voyage.Novel exercise in the fresh air not too strenuous but a great feeling of being part of a crew.We worked quite hard while paddling upstream but coming back was a doddle .Our captain steered and encouraged while delivering fantastic tales of the lives of... More

This canoe rental place is just 10 minutes walk from Banff avenue, down the river. It's about $35 for the first hour then $20 for each hour after that. As soon as you paddle a around the corner from the dock, you could be in the middle of nowhere. Look out for wildlife on the river bank as you go... More

We took a group canoe ride up the Bow River, was fun and interesting....you all put in the effort and have your own oares whilst stopping to learn about the history of Canada, Banff and the river, reccommend it if heading to Banff! More