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Kimberley Raft Co

220 Ross Street, Kimberley, British Columbia V1A 3E2, Canada
250 427 3266
Ranked #2 of 2 tours in Kimberley
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The Kimberley Raft Co is South Eastern BC's premier summer adventure company. Established in 1998, the Kimberley Raft Co uses only experienced guides...... more » Owner description: The Kimberley Raft Co is South Eastern BC's premier summer adventure company. Established in 1998, the Kimberley Raft Co uses only experienced guides meeting all provincial and national safety standards to ensure the well being of your friends and family. « less
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Calgary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

Had a great time canoeing down the St. Mary River into St. Mary Lake thanks to a great recommendation and equipment rental from Kimberley Raft Co! We picked up the canoe, PFDs and paddles on the morning of 2011/07/31. After putting the canoe on top of our vehicle, we drove from Kimberley to St. Mary Lake (about 40 minutes) where... More

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Canberra
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2011

We had a great day with competent guides, spectacular scenery, a bald eagle sighting and good company. We found the St Mary's river was just the right mix of coasting, paddling and rapids to make it a perfect half day for all age groups and skill levels. Great photos on their Facebook page. More

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Northern Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2011

We did the St. Mary's Express with these guys and it was a perfect first experience for our ten year old triplets. Everything from the equipment to the instruction to our knowledgeable guide was first rate. We had a lot of fun and would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to experience any of the tours they provide. We... More

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Ponoka, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011

We had a fantastic time. It was very well organized and the guides were very knowledgable, professional and very fun. The stop for lunch as well as the cliff jumping were very well planned and quite enjoyable. There were many young children with us and the staff was very competent in dealing with all safety concerns as well as being... More

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011

Had a really nice full day whitewater experience on the Elk river. The guides really seemed to care that everyone there, who were of widely different skill levels and adventurousness (haha), all had a fun time. Not only did we get some pretty decent rapids, we also had the chance for cliff diving and a bit of swimming. All in... More

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Summerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011

We were a family of 3 "newbies", all in different age groups. From booking with Craig, to rafting with the great MC, it was more than it was cracked up to be. The staff were fun and outgoing. "Gear" was checked and the safety talk about respecting the river and your own limitations before pushing off was excellent. We learned... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2011

My family took the Intro to Whitewater trip on the St. Mary's River, there were 3 adults and 3 kids (5, 6 & 8). This was our second trip with the company as we also did a scenic float from St. Mary's Lake in August 2010. Everyone had a fantastic time and we had no complaints about the trip (the... More

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 10, 2011

Loads of fun - would definitely do it again ! (Even though it was raining and really cold despite the wet suit ... could not feel my hands by the end of it) More

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Cranbrook
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2011

The Kimberley Raft Co is located right in the centre of Kimberley, near the Platzl, the town's central square. Craig runs a great operation with enthusiastic and skilled staff. He offers a nice variety of rafting experiences. My husband and I chose to try the 2-person river kayak rather than the raft. It was fantastic! While we had clear and... More

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Calgary, Alberta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2011

Craig, Liz, and the other guides made it a fun day for both myself and my 17 year old son who, up until the rafting day trip, was finding the family holiday in Kimberley " boring". We did the full day trip down the Elk river, complete with lunch and a stop for cliff jumping. I've rafted extensively on numerous... More

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