Canada · CANOES & KAYAKS
Sea kayaks among the Gulf Islands, canoes on a lake with a glacier at the end of it. The 15 below are priced by the half-day, with a note on which need any paddling experience at all.
Review the Banff Big Canoe Tour, with Bow River views, wildlife, guide-led paddling, family tips, price advice, and practical details.
“Great experience and peaceful with a great and knowledgeable tour guide Fergus. It was such a nice experience seeing the river from this perspective especially with a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide.”
Review of Toronto’s Algonquin canoeing and hiking day trip, with canoeing, waterfalls, wildlife, trail tips, costs, and practical advice.
“We started from Ripleys aquarium a little late, as guest were delayed at a previous pick-up location due to high traffic caused by an aweful accident. However, our guide Mike did all he could to get us out of the city into the national park. Unfortunately the AC stopped working at some point, so it got quite warm. The drive is long, but I think it's worth the time. We had a lunch at Canoe Lake (not included) and did a canoe tour. Then we went to another lake were we could enjoy the cool water. We went to the visitor center of alongquin park (very good exhibition) and had…”
Review of Banff’s 90-minute Big Canoe River Explorer Tour, with Bow River views, wildlife, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“It was super fun, laughed a lot and had a good time despite the cold and rain.”
Review of the Three Sisters Sea Kayaking Day Tour in Nova Scotia, with route details, costs, tide tips, packing advice, and booking guidance.
“We originally planned this trip for a Wednesday but upon arriving to Nova Scotia, we quickly realized the weather here is quite fickle.. The kayaking company called us a couple days in advance warning of wind and asked if we would be able to reschedule—we did. DEFINITELY do this excursion and prioritize it! Give yourself the flexibility in your travel schedule to reschedule if needed. Bring layers as the hot sun + cold water + wind can mess with your body temperature. Bring sunscreen. Water shoes recommended, otherwise you don’t get very wet. Very patient guides, everyone stays at the same pace. I don’t kayak regularly and this was very…”
Snorkel, kayak, or watch harbor seals at Pam Rocks on a five-hour Vancouver boat adventure from Horseshoe Bay.
“Amazing experience! We went out on the boat on a sunny day. Stopped at two different seal colonies. The guides were very respectful and showed us how to behave in the water. Not too close to the seals with a good distance and they might come to us by curiosity. Some were curious and played with our fins whilst some of them just swam in the water. It was amazing to see them in their natural habitat. Snacks were provided as well and the guides answered all the questions we had. It really was an amazing experience”
Paddle Pyramid Lake in a handcrafted cedar canoe, spot Rocky Mountain wildlife, and enjoy hot drinks and homemade treats on a calm 3-hour tour.
“Going out, on there own made canoe was perfect, it was beautiful. We started with the lake to our selves it was stunning, our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. I would recommend to go early in the morning”
Review of Banff’s River Explorer Big Canoe Tour, with practical details on scenery, guides, price, paddling, families, and booking advice.
“Alec was a great guide! It was beautiful trip! So centrally located! Absolutely doable for all fitness levels!”
Review of Banff’s 90-minute Bow River big canoe tour, with wildlife tips, guide highlights, pricing, family advice, and honest expectations.
“Lovely canoe trip up the Bow River. Knowledgeable and friendly guide Jon. Picked out a bull elk on the bank”
Review of Canmore Travel’s Moraine Lake and Lake Louise day tour, with hike, canoe, wildlife, timing, cost, and practical tips.
“Phenomenal views, phenomenal tour guide!! The views from big beehive at the top are a must see! Our tour guide Yannick was very informative!”
Review of a six-hour Algonquin canoe trip with paddling, hiking, swimming, wildlife, lunch, cliff jumping, costs, and practical tips.
“The canoe trip through this wonderful national park area was great. Our guide Diego provided us with a lot of interesting information. We had a lot of fun, raced, had a picnic and jumped off rocks into the water. It was great!Auto-translated”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a beginner-friendly big canoe, seek beavers and eagles, and enjoy striking scenery with a local guide.
“We had a fantastic time on the tour with C.J. We had great weather and saw a lot of wildlife. The views are stunning!”
Try Quebec City ice canoeing on the St. Lawrence with guides, hot chocolate, digital photos, and a riverfront sauna.
“Noe and Max are great. An experience you should do at least once in your life. 10/10”
Review of Algonquin Park's guided canoe day tour, with paddling, cliff jumping, hiking, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Goed verzorgde lunch op een mooie plek en eveneens daar waar men de lake in kon om te zwemmen, springen of duiken. Gids Diego was heel aardig en vertelde e.e.a. op specifieke plaatsen met ook enige humor. Fijne dag gehad!”
Paddle Quebec’s Saguenay Fjord from Anse-de-Roche, with cliffs, wildlife, safety gear, and a bilingual guide for $58.
“Activity was not bad but not the best kayaking”
Paddle Victoria Harbour for 2.5 hours with a guide, city views, wildlife, safety gear, and a small six-person group.
“It was great fun! Even on a rainy windy day the guides took us out for a boatload of fun! Lydia and George had lots of great info on the area and great conversation! The kayaks were smooth and wonderful to glide through the water! So grateful for this experience!!!”
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