Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Revelstoke

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Itinerary

1. Our rafting trip flows alongside Mt. Revelstoke National Park allowing for fantastic views of snowcapped peaks, ice fields and glaciers.

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2. Meet in the lobby area of the Regent Hotel in downtown Revelstoke. You'll begin by filling out waivers and having any questions answered. Your guides will then pick you up and take you to the gear room, which is equipped with several changing rooms. You'll be given a wet-suit, wet-suit socks and a splash top. Fleece tops and neoprene gloves are also available for cooler days. For under the wet-suit, you should wear swimwear or a light pair of shorts and a t-shirt. Any tie on or strap on footwear is acceptable. Feel free to choose from a vast selection of "experienced" running shoes or bring your own. The river gear is machine washed after each use to keep the river gear hygienic, smelling nice and in good condition. Once all rafters are suited up, the rafting bus will pick you up at the hotel. Drive through the historic Rogers Pass, 35kms east of Revelstoke, to river access below Albert Canyon. On the ride up, your guides will deliver a safety briefing and answer any questions. Upon arrival, you'll be issued helmets and life jackets. A photographer will be following every trip. This is a great opportunity to get group photos. The guides take this time to rig the boats and safety equipment and divide the groups. Once at the riverside you are given an instructional/safety briefing to help prepare for your adventure and then you’re ready to go rafting! Time on the river is somewhere between 2 and 2.5 hours, depending on current river flows. On the river, raft up to 25kms of Class II and III white water rapids. The boundaries of Mt. Revelstoke National Park provide a spectacular backdrop to the river. The Illecillewaet River runs through parts of Canada's only inland rain forest with the chance to see river otters, bears, deer, moose and bird life that frequent the area. Toward the end of the trip, enjoy more of a float and take in the surrounding beauty of the Selkirk Range. The rafting bus will meet you at the Take Out. Enjoy a light snack of pastries and fruit while the guides load boats and collect life jackets and helmets. A short bus ride back will return you to the Regent Hotel. The guides will then gather the rest of the river gear. You have the option to change back into your street clothes or go straight into the hotel hot tub for a quick soak. Back in the rafting office, everyone can watch a slideshow of their river adventure. You can purchase souvenir T-shirts and watch a slideshow of the day's photos if you wish. Conveniently located in the hotel is the River City Pub, where you can enjoy a discounted meal. This is a great way to relax to conclude a fun day on the river with Apex Raft Company.

   4 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 459 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Brilliant afternoon rafting with great guide

  Exciting and fun trip for 3 white water novices. Well organised with excellent guide (thank you James). A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon spent on the river. Strongly recommend Apex.

  H5966LRstephenhSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5You Never Know What You’ll Find in the River!

  Had an amazing day white water rafting with Apex Rafting Company. The weather was perfect and the rapids were even better. Out guide, Cade, was outstanding. He was funny and very knowledgeable..I highly recommend Cade as your guide if you have the chance. He even shared the story about the car in the river. Definitely would do the tour again.

  762devincAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5So fun

  We had the best time. The staff were fantastic and we felt very safe throughout. We loved Cade, he had great energy and was a talented guide. The hot tea at the end and free photos were a great bonus.

  S6028QUjessicamAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Family friendly

  Excellent activity with kids, beautiful setting, great guides with funny anecdotes, highly recomendable…

  Rune_JAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Fun white water rafting.

  Great fun rafting with family. The service from apex was great. Easy check in. They guide you through the process from changing to getting in the rafts. You are taken by them from their office in the middle of Revelstoke to the river by bus. You get split into teams and then board. The scenery was great as we're the guides. It had some good white water from you to get nicely wet. At all times I felt my family were in good hands. It was my wife's favourite activity of our 16 day trip.

  SkiSpicyAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great day out!

  Excellent afternoon rafting. Guides were brilliant and all equipment provided. Safety was really good. The views were great and the guides provided lots of information. We were really lucky with the weather and we were able to have a dip in the river. Both our teenagers really enjoyed rafting. Really welcomed the snacks at the end and them sending the photos. Highly recommend- brilliant way to see the Revelstoke area.

  Andy_AndersonAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Revelstoke

• Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 10 experiences we list in Revelstoke.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 10.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Revelstoke

Revelstoke is a mountain town on the Columbia River in British Columbia, ringed by two national parks, with railway heritage, deep snow and wooded peaks.

Revelstoke lies on the Columbia River in the Selkirk and Monashee mountains of south-eastern British Columbia. The Canadian Pacific Railway came through in the 1880s, and the town grew as a railway and logging centre; the heritage downtown has brick buildings from that time. Two national parks, Mount Revelstoke and Glacier, lie beside the town.

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