"Spent a perfect afternoon floating past the Three Sisters with the family. The kids loved it, and the raft was way more comfortable than we expected. Setup was painless."
Now booking for summer 2026
Float the Bow
On the water in 20 minutes, back in time for lunch. A 75-minute self-guided float through the heart of the Rockies — no experience needed, kids from age 2, shuttle included.
4.9 · 500+ reviews
Shuttle included
Safety first
How It Works
Book it, float it, we drive you back
No guide, no group to keep up with. You set out when you want and take as long as you like.
01
Book your raft and launch time online.
02
Show up 15 minutes early — it's rigged and waiting.
03
Float to the take-out. Our van drives you back.
From $199
per raft, not per person
Raft, paddles, PFDs, dry bag, pump and the shuttle back are all in the price. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before you launch.
How many are floating?
Departures
Five launches a day, all season
Same times every day from May 1 to September 30, so there is nothing to look up. Check in 30 minutes before your launch.
The Rundle Reach
4.66 km · about 1 h 30
10:00am
Check in 9:30
12:00pm
Check in 11:30
2:00pm
Check in 1:30
4:00pm
Check in 3:30
6:00pm
Last launch · check in 5:30
The Ride Back
One car. We bring you back to it.
Park at the put-in, float down, and our van meets you at the take-out. Rafts go on the trailer, you go in the seats. Included in every rental — there is nothing to add at checkout.
| You launch | Shuttle leaves the take-out |
|---|---|
| 10:00 am | 11:45 am |
| 12:00 pm | 1:45 pm |
| 2:00 pm | 3:45 pm |
| 4:00 pm | 5:45 pm |
| 6:00 pm | 7:45 pm |
Timed to the slowest boat in your group, with 15 minutes of slack. Take longer than that and you ride back with the next group — the van keeps running until the river is empty.
Do we need two cars?
No. One car, parked once, at the put-in. Nobody has to run a shuttle of their own.
What if we are slow?
Stop at the beaches, take three hours. Miss your shuttle and the next one is already coming.
How will we find the van?
One gravel lot, one white van. Text 403-555-0134 if you are standing there and cannot see us.
Your float, start to finish
The route
The Rundle Reach
4.66 km · about 1.5 hours on the Bow
0.00 km · 0 min
Before you book
Is the shuttle included?
Yes — included in every rental, no add-on, no extra fee. Park at the boat launch, float down, and we run you back to your car.
How long is the float?
About 75 minutes on the water at typical summer flows. With check-in, the briefing, and the shuttle back, plan on about two and a half hours door to door.
What's the minimum age?
Kids from age 2, as long as they're at least 9 kg for PFD fit. Every child gets a correctly sized life jacket at check-in.
Do I need a permit or a park pass?
No permit, no park pass. The put-in and take-out are both outside Banff National Park, and no licence is required.
Do I need any experience?
No. Most of our guests have never been in a raft. You get a briefing at the launch and the current does the work.
Moments from the Bow
4.9 out of 5 — 500+ reviews
"We float this stretch every summer and Horizon had the best gear we've rented. The dry bags were actually waterproof, and the shuttle was right on time."
"Booked last minute for a stag party — 8 of us in two rafts. Horizon sorted everything. We just showed up and had the best day of the trip."