Alberta Rafting at its Best!
For the best Alberta rafting come check out the Highwood River. This full day experience is just south of Calgary and brings exciting rafting for all levels, the opportunity to camp in the spectacular rocky mountain foothills, great riverside cuisine, and a chance to explore some of the most beautiful settings the foothills have to offer.
We are dedicated to small trip sizes, and firmly believe this is the way to offer the best customer service possible. The owners of the company are your raft guides!
The Facts:
River side wood fired sauna, wood heated marque tent, dry change rooms, wilderness camp, full outdoor kitchen, best white water in Alberta!
Location: Kananaskis Alberta, Just over an hour drive from Calgary!
River Class: III/IV
Season: Late May - end of June
River Time: 4-5 hrs dependent on water levels
Price: $144 plus GST
Nervous? Don’t be, most of the rapids are super splashy straightforward fun. There are several more intimidating rapids that can be walked around if you don’t feel up to it. This river will please all levels!
The Trip
Your trip begins at our camp, where we meet in the morning and discuss the day over hot drinks. You then get changed into your industry leading gear and gather around the rafts for a chat about safety and paddling. The first rapid is right in front of camp and the white water continues with short breaks all the way to the end. We stop for a light lunch on the side of the river then carry on to our take out. After the adventure you will be brought back to our camp for a BBQ dinner by the river.
Your Trip includes:
- All the gear necessary to raft and keep you comfortable in all weather conditions.
- Experienced Raft Guides certified in both Swiftwater Rescue and Advanced Wilderness First Aid.
- A light warm lunch on the river
- A homemade BBQ dinner back at our camp. (vegetarian option available on request)
- Use of our riverside sauna!
- Camping at Wakpa's private campground (tents only)
Complete your wilderness experience!
A Highwood River exclusive! You and your group are free to use Wakpa’s private riverside camp at no extra cost either the night before or the night after your trip to create a memorable camping and rafting trip.
Relax in our river side sauna, enjoy the world class setting of the Rocky Mountain foothills, share some memories with other river rafters around the campfire, or enjoy some solitude at your camp site.
Be sure to confirm availability at the time of booking.
Our campground is for tents only, but if you have an R.V. or would prefer a hotel give us a call and we can direct you to the perfect place!

For the Best Alberta Rafting,
Check Out the Highwood River: