White Wolf Rafting
Canmore, Alberta

RAPID CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

A Rapid Guide is an international scale that rates individual rapids from class 1 (easy) to class 6 (nearly impossible) is used in all our river descriptions. A rapid may vary in terms of time from just a few seconds to 20 seconds or more.

Please remember that this scale is subjective and is only a guideline. Rapids can change in difficulty throughout each month based on a number of variables. It is best to speak with one of our knowledgeable representatives to discuss river levels at the time of your visit to ensure you are selecting the best experience possible.

Grade 1 Rapid

Gentle, moving water. Very small waves requiring little or no maneuvering.

Grade 2 Rapid

Regular waves, easy to see, may reach 3 to 4 feet in height. Avoiding rocks, river bends or other obstacles may require simple maneuvering.

Grade 3 Rapid

Large, continuous series or sets of waves, some in excess of 6 feet. “Holes” or “hydraulics” may be present, and can be run or avoided. Small drops, ledges or waterfalls may be present. Scouting the rapids is suggested for all but the most experienced of river persons.

Grade 4 Rapid

Confused and erratic waves or holes. Large obstructions need to be avoided in what are referred to as “must moves.” Risk of injury if swimming without benefit of a raft! Very difficult and scouting is required.

Grade 5 Rapid

For most people, class 5 goes off the “fun” scale and enters the “kinda scary” scale! Very challenging for even the most experienced river persons. High risk of capsize or injury. Limit of navigation and scouting is essential.

Grade 6 Rapid

Virtually non-navigable, or navigable only at particularly favorable river levels.

River Raft Tours

   We had a great family rafting experience. The guides were professional and fun and the views were fantastic. Highly recommend. 
S M
July 7, 2022 
   Amazing tour. Guide Will was super funny and excellent at his job. He had tons of interesting stories for us and made us feel safe during the tour 
Fx Simard
July 8, 2021 
   We loved the kananasis river ride with our guide Dean. Plenty of good white water to thrill the kids and plenty of calm time to enjoy the scenery. ... read more Dean kept us entertained with his stories of rafting and animal close encounters from all over the world. Always felt very safe on the river with him, and my 11yr old twin girls LOVED it! 
544shanae
August 4, 2019 

   I was a little apprehensive about this white water rafting trip since it was my first one ever. The staff are awesome and so is the equipment, it is... read more all new. Our trip had rapids rated 3 and 4, they were just perfect, just enough to get the adrenolin flowing and a splash or two. The water was really cold but we had wetsuits on, I wore thin silk thermals under mine and was just fine. Dean was our raft captain and he knows that river like the back of his hand and a good thing too, all seven of us that booked the trip had never white water rafted before. This was not a sit back and ride trip, with the exception of the 7 year old all of us had paddles and with the guidance of Dean we were able to stay off of the rocks. Will was always a head of us in a kayak just in case someone fell in, his job was to get them back to the raft. From the bus driver, the photographer, Will, Dean and the staff it is a top notch operation, I would recommend it very highly. Oh yea, at the end of the trip you get a flash drive with your pictures of the trip. 
Natalie863
September 3, 2019 
   Very professional and super fun! Our guide Benny was a blast. He was fantastic with the kids in the raft and full of fun with the adults. He made our... read more experience excellent. There was time to float in the river, surf with the raft and play in the rapids. We chose this company as we had gone dog sledding in winter with them and it was amazing. 
disney1972
August 1, 2021 
   Fantastic experience. We went in our own raft with people aged 10 to 66 years old and each one of us had a great time. From start to finish it... read more was great. We had time to swim, hang off the bridge, and recived snacks at the end. The photo USB was a huge bonus!!!! 
Sunshine60953203812
June 28, 2021 

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109-829 10TH STREET,
CANMORE, AB, CANADA
INFO@WHITEWOLFRAFTING.COM
403-675-0632

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RAPID CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

A Rapid Guide is an international scale that rates individual rapids from class 1 (easy) to class 6 (nearly impossible) is used in all our river descriptions. A rapid may vary in terms of time from just a few seconds to 20 seconds or more.

Please remember that this scale is subjective and is only a guideline. Rapids can change in difficulty throughout each month based on a number of variables. It is best to speak with one of our knowledgeable representatives to discuss river levels at the time of your visit to ensure you are selecting the best experience possible.

Grade 1 Rapid

Gentle, moving water. Very small waves requiring little or no maneuvering.

Grade 2 Rapid

Regular waves, easy to see, may reach 3 to 4 feet in height. Avoiding rocks, river bends or other obstacles may require simple maneuvering.

Grade 3 Rapid

Large, continuous series or sets of waves, some in excess of 6 feet. “Holes” or “hydraulics” may be present, and can be run or avoided. Small drops, ledges or waterfalls may be present. Scouting the rapids is suggested for all but the most experienced of river persons.

Grade 4 Rapid

Confused and erratic waves or holes. Large obstructions need to be avoided in what are referred to as “must moves.” Risk of injury if swimming without benefit of a raft! Very difficult and scouting is required.

Grade 5 Rapid

For most people, class 5 goes off the “fun” scale and enters the “kinda scary” scale! Very challenging for even the most experienced river persons. High risk of capsize or injury. Limit of navigation and scouting is essential.

Grade 6 Rapid

Virtually non-navigable, or navigable only at particularly favorable river levels.

River Raft Tours

   Being fans of the Snowy Owl Dog Sled Dog Tours, we wanted to try out their sister company’s white water rafting trips. Our guide was Saskia and she was great!... read more She ensured we all had a fun time but felt safe throughout the whole trip. Everything was seamlessly organized. The wetsuits and gear were all in excellent condition and they had changing rooms at the office which was much nicer than putting the suits on by the river as we had done on different rafting trips! We did the Kananaskis River tour and there were plenty of fun rapids followed by a nice scenic float trip at the end. Afterwards they provided everyone with a cold soda, chips and free photos from the afternoon which was a nice touch. Would highly recommend White Wolf Rafting to anyone looking for something fun to do this summer. 
122sophiew
June 12, 2021 
   My wife and I selected White Wolf Rafting after seeing their flyer at Canmore visitors centre after a last minute decision to visit Banff National Park. 
 
 By chance... read more the meeting point was a short walk from our hotel, after playing which two very cute and friendly dogs we were quickly kitted up with all the equipment we needed to keep up safe and warm while on the water, I must mention that all the equipment was in excellent condition. Before we knew it we were on our way to the river in an old school bus which I thought was awesome. 
 
 After a drive of about 20-25 minutes we arrived at the river and after a quick but detailed safety briefing we were on the water. The rafting was amazing on such a picturesque river, the rapids although enjoyable were not as frequent as I had hoped however the river was so beautiful to look at this was quickly forgotten. 
 
 At about the half way point there was a point were we could come ashore and jump off some of the rocks that surround parts of the river, there was no pressure to do the jump however I would highly recommend doing at least the smaller of the two jumps, the water was cool but not freezing and very refreshing. 
 
 Following the rafting and carrying the raft up the bank and to a waiting trailer we were provided with snacks and cold beverages before boarding the bus and heading back to White Wolf Rafting HQ. 
 
 In summary I would highly recommend joining White Wolf Rafting when your next in Canmore.... I know I will be dropping by next time I am in Canmore. 
592anthonym
September 7, 2019 
   Amazing tour. Guide Will was super funny and excellent at his job. He had tons of interesting stories for us and made us feel safe during the tour 
Fx Simard
July 8, 2021 

   Did a rafting trip on a cold day with Ben as our rafting guide. The experience was great with my kids and wife also enjoying it. A professionally run organization... read more with good safety protocols and a staff that is excited to have you. "Ben" was excellent as a guide. Would raft with White Wolf again on my next trip to Canmore. Highly recommended. … 
boyd h
August 22, 2021 
   My husband and our kids (ages 11 and 15) just did a level 3 white water rafting and we had an amazing time. I cannot swim so going in... read more the water was a big step for me, nonetheless our guide Spenser made me feel very comfortable and walked us through the entire process with do’s and dont’s. His instructions were very clear and he kept us informed. We were in the water for about 2 hrs but the time just flew by. We all got dressed at the store, their body suits were quite comfortable and they provided us with helmets and life jackets at the location where we rafted. They gave us some snacks at the end of our trip. All in all we had a great time and would definitely do it again. 
neelamg2524
August 11, 2021 
   Being fans of the Snowy Owl Dog Sled Dog Tours, we wanted to try out their sister company’s white water rafting trips. Our guide was Saskia and she was great!... read more She ensured we all had a fun time but felt safe throughout the whole trip. Everything was seamlessly organized. The wetsuits and gear were all in excellent condition and they had changing rooms at the office which was much nicer than putting the suits on by the river as we had done on different rafting trips! We did the Kananaskis River tour and there were plenty of fun rapids followed by a nice scenic float trip at the end. Afterwards they provided everyone with a cold soda, chips and free photos from the afternoon which was a nice touch. Would highly recommend White Wolf Rafting to anyone looking for something fun to do this summer. … 
Sophie
June 1, 2021 

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Why White Wolf?

White Wolf Rafting Canmore, Alberta

RAPID CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

Grade 1 Rapid

Grade 2 Rapid

Grade 3 Rapid

Grade 4 Rapid

Grade 5 Rapid

Grade 6 Rapid

Discover the White Wolf Difference

WHITE WOLF RAFTING INC. 109-829 10TH STREET, CANMORE, AB, CANADA INFO@WHITEWOLFRAFTING.COM 403-675-0632

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White Wolf Rafting

RAPID CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

Grade 1 Rapid

Grade 2 Rapid

Grade 3 Rapid

Grade 4 Rapid

Grade 5 Rapid

Grade 6 Rapid

Discover the White Wolf Difference

WHITE WOLF RAFTING INC. 109-829 10TH STREET, CANMORE, AB, CANADA INFO@WHITEWOLFRAFTING.COM 403-675-0632

Follow Us!

White Wolf Rafting
Canmore, Alberta

WHITE WOLF RAFTING INC.
109-829 10TH STREET,
CANMORE, AB, CANADA
INFO@WHITEWOLFRAFTING.COM
403-675-0632

WHITE WOLF RAFTING INC.
109-829 10TH STREET,
CANMORE, AB, CANADA
INFO@WHITEWOLFRAFTING.COM
403-675-0632