Kicking Horse River
Kicking Horse River
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Restless river passing through picturesque valleys offers spectacular scenery and some of the finest white water rafting in the country.
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Breanne S
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
The Hydra River guides made our whitewater rafting trip on the Kicking Horse River one we will never forget! The team were very professional, fun, and put an emphasis on safety. Our guide, Dave, was fantastic and went out of his way to make everyone feel comfortable. I would recommend anyone to tour with them!
Written July 3, 2022
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Kmariee
Calgary, Canada541 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Beautiful views and being on the river was awesome. Especially white water rafting! A must do when in golden.
Written August 30, 2020
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nickstar101
Toronto125 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Golden itself seems pretty quiet which was great after spending days in Banff and Lake Louise which is crazy with tourists. This was a great place to stop and take in whats around you
Written August 15, 2017
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jubaanne
New South Wales, Australia634 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
The flow of this river was amazingly fast (end May) and a highlight of our brief visit to Golden. Take a walk across the wooden covered bridge too.
Written June 30, 2015
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martha s
Spirit Lake, ID3 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
I called shortly before departure time and we were not really prepared. Recommended are a bathing suit and towel. Wetsuit, booties, life jackets are supplied. The weather was extremely hot that day and the company offered water and snacks along the way. My daughter is blind and of course my concern was a good guide. We lucked out with Kyle ( Winnipeg ) who was respectful, conscientious( so were the rest of the staff ) and gave great commands during the trip. That day Kicking Horse river was more of a bronco. I would recommend this trip. Surely I will go again.
Written June 29, 2015
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Raylan6
Montreal, Canada608 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
The decoration around the river is simply magnificent. The debit of the water is fast. The place inhales the tranquillity and is not too much invaded by troops of tourists.
Written September 21, 2014
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Daydream1084
miami, fla1 contribution
If you are heading to Canada you have to check out British Columbia. This place rocks. Go to Golden (2.5 hrs west of Calgary) and do the white water rafting make sure you get a company that does the "lower canyon" I went with Glacier Raft and it was a ton of fun. You even get a free Glacier beer after the trip.
Written August 24, 2004
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flashgrandma
Hatfield, UK25 contributions
Aug 2019
Visited a camp site in our RV at short notice and when we parked up this was our stunning view and all for $17.00 per night
Written November 12, 2019
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spindron
109 contributions
Aug 2019
the best way to see a river is in it , not beside it, at least in a raft , guided, plan time to visit
Written October 7, 2019
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Lou M
Golden, Canada40 contributions
Sep 2019
As Americans we were interested to find the source of the "Mighty Columbia" and follow it north to its confluence with the Kicking Horse River.
Written September 29, 2019
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