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Run the iconic Kicking Horse River with Wild Water Adventures out of Golden, BC. Choose from family-friendly floats to adrenaline-packed Class III–IV runs, with heated base facilities and full safety gear provided.
Run the iconic Kicking Horse River with Wild Water Adventures out of Golden, BC. Choose from family-friendly floats to adrenaline-packed Class III–IV runs, with heated base facilities and full safety gear provided.
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Operated by Wild Water Adventures · Golden, British Columbia
A cold wind cuts down from the peaks as you step out of the heated changing rooms at Wild Water’s river base on Beaverfoot Road. Guides clip helmets and check straps, neoprene gives off the faint scent of rubber and river salt, and the shuttle hums toward the Kicking Horse. The river waits below the limestone cliffs, daring you with frothing waves that push rafts forward with sudden, honest power.
moderate.
3–4 hours.
Moderate fitness—able to paddle for sustained periods and follow guide commands; basic swimming comfort recommended
Minimums vary by trip: Gentle trips often allow guests 8 years and 50 lb; Whitewater Exciter/Tradition typically require 12 years and 90 lb—confirm at booking.
No—guides provide instruction; however, you should be comfortable following commands, paddling, and entering/exiting a raft.
Trips may be altered or canceled for safety; Wild Water allows full refunds if canceled at least 24 hours before departure and will cancel for unsafe conditions.
Yes—wetsuits, neoprene booties, spray jackets, life jackets, and helmets are provided and cleaned after every use.
The Kicking Horse corridor was traversed by Indigenous peoples and later became a key route for railway builders; rafting grew as an adventure industry with outfitters like Wild Water emerging in the late 20th century.
Operators emphasize low-impact practices—staying on established access points and cleaning gear between uses helps protect aquatic habitat and spawning areas.
Wild Water Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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