Join us on a very scenic reach of the Bow River from Banff to Canmore. Solid intermediate paddling requiring skill to avoid sweepers and log jams.
Fun Facts: The Bow River flows from Bow Lake through the Canadian Rocky Mountains and ultimately flows into the South Saskatchewan River in southern Alberta. It is 587 km long.
Level/Class: Intermediate River Class: II.
Description: A very scenic trip in the mountains.
Difficulties of Rapids: Fast water, Sweepers ands log jams
Expected Flow: Low
Duration: Full Day. 22-25 km
Equipment: Required equipment by law (click here for Link) , Required by BWCC - Helmet and Floatation
Shuttle: Shuttle will be arranged at the meeting point (Three Sisters bridge take-out)
Other Information: Put-in is below Bow Falls & take-out is at Three Sisters highway bridge east of Canmore
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Trip Coordinator: Evan Jones (evanfi@telusplanet.net)
Email: info@bowwaters.org