Kicking Horse Rafting Trips
Kicking Horse Rafting Trips — Compare Every Golden BC Run
Compare the top-rated rafting trips on the Kicking Horse River at Golden, BC — from the family Upper Canyon float to full-on Class 4 big water. All include gear, a certified guide, and free cancellation.

Kicking Horse River Family Rafting Adventure
A calm Class 1–2 family float from a private river base — easy paddling, wildlife spotting, and a first taste of the rapids for ages 8 and up.

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Family Rafting with Lunch
A family-friendly float down the calmer Upper Canyon (one Class 2–3 rapid) finished with a riverside BBQ lunch — built for kids aged 8 and up.

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Half Day Whitewater Rafting
Raft 12 km through the Middle Canyon's Class 2–4 whitewater, including the mile-long Portage–Shotgun rapids — all gear and an experienced river guide included.

Kicking Horse River: Half-Day Intro to Whitewater Rafting
A gentle introduction to whitewater on Class 1–3 rapids, starting with the lively “Alarm Clock” rapid and rolling through classic Rocky Mountain scenery.

Kicking Horse River: Rafting Trip with BBQ
The full five-hour trip: a scenic warm-up, then 14 sets of Class 2–4+ rapids, capped with a gourmet BBQ lunch back at the base.

Kicking Horse River: Whitewater Rafting Half-Day Trip
Half a day on the Rockies' biggest whitewater — Class 2 to 4/4+ rapids like Portage and Shotgun, with top-of-the-line gear provided.

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Whitewater Raft Experience
A fuller day of big Class 4 rapids, a hike to a hidden canyon waterfall, and a riverside BBQ lunch of burgers and smokies.

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Whitewater Rafting Adventure
The longest run: 18 km through the Upper and Middle canyons with continuous Class 3–4+ rapids, guided by the Kicking Horse's original outfitter.
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