Water Sports in Canada

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.

Paddle gently through the Canadian wilderness on this 5.5-hour Yukon River canoeing tour. Travel from Whitehorse to the banks of the mighty Yukon River with your guide. With your safety equipment on, hop into your canoe and head down the historic waterway. Paddle to the spot where the Yukon River joins the Takhini River and enjoy uninterrupted views over the rolling Canadian countryside. Watch the riverbanks for native wildlife, and upgrade your tour to explore the river all the way to Lake Laberge.

Explore the waters off Granville Island by night on this 1.5-hour illuminated kayak or stand-up paddleboard tour in Vancouver. Head into the protected inlet of False Creek with your guide when the crowds have disappeared. Enjoy breathtaking views over the city's famous skyline as the sun sinks below the horizon, and watch as the sky explodes in color. After sunset, paddle into English Bay as your LED lights illuminate the water "” a truly unique experience! Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

Searching for a unique outdoors experience while in Vancouver? Discover the beauty of Vancouver's city skyline and stunning shoreline on a family-friendly kayaking tour. Spend 2.5 hours winding through the False Creek inlet and getting friendly with resident seals, ducks and kingfishers. With an expert guide, learn kayaking technique and enjoy a city sightseeing tour set against nature.

Hop onto your Sea-Doo Jet Ski to explore Vancouver's English Bay and Howe Sound in style with this 2-, 3- or 8-hour Jet Ski rental from Granville Island. Head to the water sports center on Granville Island for your safety briefing. Then, take to the waves at your leisure. Zoom through English Bay and around Howe Sound's 22 islands, and enjoy breathtaking views over Vancouver's rugged coastline. Whizz through Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island, seek a secluded spot around Bowyer Island or watch harbor seals lazing on Pam Rocks.

If you have ever harbored a secret yearning to be a flying superhero"”swooping, diving and spinning above the water, this flyboard experience is something you won't want to miss. Feel the thrill of the freedom as you hover over Lake Okanagan with your trusty instructor at your side helping you out as needed.

Brave the fun but relatively calm waters of the Kicking Horse River on this 1-hour rafting expedition, catered specifically for families with younger children. Join your guide on the leisurely Class 1 and Class 2 rapids found along a stretch of this premier rafting river, before taking a break for a BBQ lunch and some beach volleyball. Your excursion also includes all rafting equipment plus an optional hotel pickup and drop-off from Canmore, Banff or Lake Louise. Please note: This is a family trip for families with children aged 6 - 11 years.

Experience a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure and fantastic scenery on the Kicking Horse River during this half-day tour from Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise. During your 2-2.5 hour ride, you'll paddle a calm section of the river before plunging into the canyon's exhilarating class 4+ rapids, finishing with a post-rafting BBQ lunch (provided after AM tours and before PM tours). The tour includes optional pickup and drop-off in Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise, all necessary river equipment, safety briefing and professional river guides. Please note: This is an adult beginners trip for participants aged 12 years and up.

Enjoy an introduction to the fun of whitewater rafting on an idyllic stretch of the Kananaskis River during this afternoon excursion that's perfect for families and groups. During your rafting trip along the pristine waterways of the Kananaskis River, scout for local wildlife and enjoy the unrivaled beauty of the Canadian wilderness. This tour includes optional pickup from select hotels in Banff and Canmore, an experienced river guide, all equipment and a free digital photo of your rafting adventure.