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    Canadian Outback Rafting

    1,543 reviews
    #3 of 68 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
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    Vancouver, Canada
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    About Canadian Outback Rafting
    Running half-day, full day and two-day Rafting tours on the rivers of the Sea to Sky corridor. We have convenient starting points from several Vancouver, Whistler and Squamish Hotels. We operate 7 days a week and on weekends we offer morning and afternoon departures.
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    Squamish Elaho White-Water Rafting
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    Squamish Cheakamus White-Water Rafting
    36 reviews
    Experience the best of the rugged Canadian wilderness and indulge your sense of adventure on this 3-hour Squamish and Cheakamus River white-water rafting trip. Following a full safety briefing, pull on your helmet and safety gear, grab your paddle and hop aboard your raft. Then, challenge yourself against the swirling rapids of the mighty Cheakamus River with your guide. During your 1.5-hour descent, paddle hard through the winding turns of the class I and II rapids, and keep an eye on the riverbanks for native bears, beavers, deer and eagles.
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    Full-Day Cheakamus Rafting and Sea to Sky Gondola Combo from Vancouver
    7 reviews
    Splash through the rapids of the Cheakamus River, paddling gentle waves between towering evergreens, on a full-day combination trip from Vancouver. You’ll travel past British Colombia’s coastal forests on the way to the river, then change into dry clothes for the Sea to Sky Gondola, where you’ll have views across Howe Sound and the mountains. This adventurous, family-friendly day is a good fit for first-time rafters, and it includes your tickets to the Sky to Sea Gondola, as well as round-trip transport from selected hotels in Vancouver.
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    Squamish Elaho White-Water Rafting from Vancouver
    19 reviews
    Experience the wilderness and natural beauty of the Cost Mountain Range as you paddle down the Elaho River in Squamish, BC, during this full-day, guided, white-water rafting tour over class III and IV rapids. Gear up and climb aboard your raft with your guide and set off to see the forests, waterfalls, glaciers, and wild animals that call this place home.
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    Squamish Scenic Twilight Float
    Spend a leisurely evening floating on the Lower Squamish River with this gentle adventure. The small rapids you encounter may give a few splashes, but you and your family or group will be having too much fun to care. Take in the unmatched beauty of the British Columbia landscape and revel in the colors of the sunset in the Coastal Mountains.
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Such an amazing experience! Highly recommended!
    Review of: Squamish Elaho White-Water Rafting

    Had a blast with our bachelor party on this day of whitewater rafting last Friday. The company provided everything we needed and more, and our guide (the one American guy with a beard, I can't remember but I want to get him the massage at...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank TheMavery
    Rafting R, Reservations at Canadian Outback Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Hi there Thanks for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time on the river with us. It sounds like you had Kevin as your guide, so we will be sure to pass your praise along! All the best The Canadian Outback Rafting...More

    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Excellent tour guide
    Review of: Full-Day Cheakamus Rafting and Sea to Sky Gondola Combo from Vancouver

    Tour guide is very knowledgeable and kept the fun experience for everyone. It is about 50 mins by shuttle to the base from Whistler village. After briefing of the gear and introduction, you will put on the suits and take a bus ride for 15mins....More

    Thank cidernet
    Rafting R, Reservations at Canadian Outback Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Hi there Thanks for your review! We are glad to hear that you had a good time with us out on the Cheakamus river. Our guides take pride in making sure you have a fun, exciting, and safe experience. We hope you will be able...More

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Elaho with Canadian Outback is a Must-Do
    Review of: Squamish Elaho White-Water Rafting

    A big shout out to our guide Joel and the crew at outback for leading such an amazing adventure. The scenery is unreal and the whitewater was super fun. Outback has it dialed in. The guides are friendly and professional. There's good safety precautions and...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank KindryM
    Rafting R, Reservations at Canadian Outback Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Hi there Thanks so much for your review! It's great to hear that you had a fun experience out on the Elaho with Joel. It is definitely a beautiful spot to go rafting whether you are experienced or a beginner. We will be sure to...More

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Amazing experience and amazing tour guide (Mariano)
    Review of: Squamish Elaho White-Water Rafting from Vancouver

    We were indeed hoping to have a really good time and this company did not disappoint. Since we got there we met Mariano and he had the most amazing vibe of them all, I will not lie when I told my mom I wanted to...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank mceliaro
    Rafting R, Reservation Coordinator at Canadian Outback Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for the review! We are thrilled to see that you had a great time and that Mariano made your experience all the much more special! We also think he is fantastic, and will be sure to pass along your review to him! We...More

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    River rafting was awesome
    Review of: Squamish Elaho White-Water Rafting from Vancouver

    The team was amazing, we were picked up on time from Vancouver and arrived at Squamish just over an hr after. Everything was well organized and there were no accidents The team guided us in safety procedures, we got a short break and protein bars...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Elena S
    Rafting R, Reservation Coordinator at Canadian Outback Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    Hi Elena, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We strive to provide a great experience and are thrilled to hear we succeeded. We look forward to having you back on the river with us! Cheers, The Canadian Outback Rafting Team

    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    FANTASTIC day!

    My 13-year-old daughter and I did the Wet & Wild Elaho Exhilarator - and loved it! The cat 3&4 rapids were exhilarating and the entire river crew of guides were phenomenal. Our guide was Alex and he was professional, experienced knowledgeable, personable, humorous, and accommodating....More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank davidjB9948WJ
    Rafting R, Reservations at Canadian Outback Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

    Hi David, Thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear you and your daughter enjoyed your time down the river with us. We will pass on the thanks to Alex, Cole and the rest of the team. Thanks for coming out! Take care, The...More

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    So great!
    Review of: Squamish Cheakamus White-Water Rafting

    I am a Squamish local and found a good deal on TravelZoo for this place. Thought I'd give it a try. It was awesome! Everything was well organized and the guides were fantastic. Dany and Martina were very friendly and got everyone pumped up for...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank TravelBug711
    Rafting R, Reservations at Canadian Outback Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

    Hi there, Thanks for the review! We love taking our Squamish locals down the river. We can appreciate the beauty of where we live together! We will pass on the kind words to Danny and Martina. Thanks again, we hope to have you again soon!...More

    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Rafting Awesomeness
    Review of: Squamish Cheakamus White-Water Rafting

    Great time and staff was amazing. Guide Jacob was full of energy and kept us entertained entire adventure. Saw two eagles on our rafting outing. Rapids were amazing. It was great time.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Chad P
    Rafting R, Reservations at Canadian Outback Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

    Hi Chad, Thanks for the great review! We're very happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the river with Jacob. You were lucky to see some eagles! We hope to see you again soon. Thanks again! All the best, The Canadian Outback Rafting Team

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Such a fabulous family excursion
    Review of: Squamish Cheakamus White-Water Rafting

    I took my three kids ages 12, 14 and 18 on the Cheakamus Family Float a few days ago and it was fantastic! My middle daughter normally does not like "rides" of any kind (hated Disneyland, for example) but we managed to convinced her to...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank sdingram
    Rafting R, Reservations at Canadian Outback Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

    Hi there, Wow, thanks for the amazing review! We are so pleased to hear you and your family enjoyed your time on the Cheakamus River. Way to make the most of it and jump in the water! We will pass on the many thanks to...More

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Fantastic experience

    Awesome, easy going and knowledgeable crews. We wanted to do a little adventure on the weekends, we loved it. Thanks Canadian outback Rafting!

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Khaza U
    Rafting R, Reservations at Canadian Outback Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

    Hi there, Thanks for the review! We're glad you enjoyed your weekend adventure with us. We will pass on your thanks to the team. Thanks for coming out! All the best, The Canadian Outback Rafting Team

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    Response from Shondra_martin | Reviewed this property |
    They have shuttles from various locations in Vancouver!
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    Response from Rafting R | Property representative |
    Hi there Thanks for checking, whilst the peak season is usually June-August, we raft from late April to end of September. Early September is a great time to join us on the river! Let us know if you have any other questions... More
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    Hi there, We recommend booking as far in advance as possible to ensure you get on your desired trip, however, we do have availability on that date at the moment and will be taking bookings up to the day before subject to... More
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