Multi-Day River Expeditions
Paddle the Canadian Rockies
Discover the Canadian Rockies, One Paddle Stroke at a Time
Green Tongue Adventures has a passion for canoeing, rafting, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and helping people feel more confident on the water. Our expedition trips are designed around experience, training, connection, and understanding.
During each journey, we aim to support your paddling and camping skills, set clear objectives from the beginning, and create space for your group to relax into the rhythm of river travel. Some trips are beginner-friendly and family-focused. Others are remote, technical, and better suited to intermediate paddlers.
With outfitting, food, logistics, transportation, and river support available, we make multi-day paddling easier to plan and more enjoyable to experience.
Whitewater, Wildlife & Big Mountain Views
The Kootenay River is a favourite in the local river community for its natural beauty, wildlife, and exciting whitewater. This free-flowing mountain river offers wave trains, rock gardens, calm stretches, deep canyons, waterfalls, and scenic fishing opportunities.
For less experienced paddlers, training may be included on the first day, covering flatwater skills, river maneuvers, rescue basics, strokes, and navigation. Raft assistance may also be available for families or guests who need extra support.
Remote 8-Day River Adventure
The Brazeau Helicopter Expedition is a remote, raft-based wilderness journey for paddlers looking for a bigger adventure. Helicopter access gives the trip a unique start before launching into the Brazeau River corridor.
This route includes continuous whitewater, canyon scenery, waterfalls, slot canyon side hikes, wave trains, braided channels, wildlife signs, and a scenic finish across Brazeau Reservoir. It’s best suited for intermediate paddlers who are comfortable with remote river travel.
Beginner-Friendly Family Expedition
The Milk River & Writing-on-Stone Explorer is ideal for beginners, families, and guests who want a gentler introduction to multi-day river travel. The route includes calm water, occasional class II rapids, and a comfortable pace for building confidence.
Along the way, guests can experience sandstone canyons, hoodoo walls, grasslands, wildlife, riverside lunches, overnight camps, short hikes, and time near Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park. It’s a beautiful mix of nature, culture, and beginner-friendly adventure.
Remote Yukon Wilderness Journey
The Wind River is a remote Yukon river in the Peel Watershed, known for clear water, open valleys, mountain views, whitewater, hiking, lakes, and wetlands. It’s a true northern wilderness experience for paddlers ready to go deeper.
This expedition is technically challenging and requires intermediate canoe skills, strong maneuvering ability, and quick decision-making on moving water. It’s best for well-prepared guests who want a remote, rewarding, and committed river journey.
Featured Expeditions
Explore Our Signature Multi-Day River Trips
Choose from guided river expeditions across Alberta, BC, and the Yukon, with canoe routes, raft support, wilderness camping, and trip options for different skill levels.
Expedition Highlights
What Makes a Green Tongue Expedition Different
Difficulty & Trip Fit
Choosing the Right Expedition for Your Group
Every river is different. Some trips are suitable for beginners and families, while others require intermediate paddling skills, rescue awareness, quick decision-making, and comfort in remote environments.
Beginner-friendly trips may focus on calm sections, simple rapids, camp routines, and confidence-building. Intermediate trips may include stronger current, whitewater, technical maneuvers, remote camps, and more demanding days.
Before booking, we’ll help you understand the route, difficulty, expected conditions, group requirements, and whether the trip is the right fit.
The Details
Canoe Expeditions & Raft Support Near Banff
The Outfitting
We have expertise in helping groups get properly set up for time on the water. Whether your group enjoys SUPing, kayaking, canoeing, or raft-supported travel, we can provide gear, outfitting, and practical support to enhance the experience.
The Food
Camp meals matter. We use traditional camp cooking methods, fire, cast iron, and whole-food ingredients to create meals that feel nourishing after a full day outside. Gluten-free and soy-free options may be available when arranged ahead of time.
The Logistics
Transportation and shuttles can make or break a river trip. To reduce complications, we offer transportation from a central location and support with route planning. Our van and bus are commercially inspected to support safe group travel.
The Water
Our featured product is river and lake travel. We use local and regional waterways that each offer something different, from calm lake programs to whitewater river corridors and remote expedition routes.
Areas We Serve
River Expeditions Across Alberta, BC & Beyond
Green Tongue Adventures is based in Canmore, Alberta, and supports guests from across the Canadian Rockies and surrounding regions.
Main Areas We Serve
- Canmore
- Banff
- Kananaskis
- Bow Valley
- Lake Louise
- Calgary
- Cochrane
- Exshaw
- Dead Man’s Flats
- Harvie Heights
- Seebe
- Southern Alberta
Our river trips may include local waterways, regional routes, and remote expedition destinations depending on season, water levels, group goals, and guide availability.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Multi-Day River Expeditions
How far ahead should we book a multi-day expedition?
Multi-day trips require more planning than day tours, so booking early is strongly recommended. For larger groups, remote trips, helicopter-supported trips, or custom expeditions, contact us as far in advance as possible so we can review dates, route options, logistics, and guide availability.
What is included in a river expedition?
Inclusions depend on the trip, but expeditions may include guides, boats, paddling gear, safety equipment, raft support, camp equipment, kitchen systems, group shelters, dry storage, meals, transportation, shuttle support, and route planning.
Do I need previous paddling experience?
It depends on the expedition. Some trips are suitable for beginners and families, while others require intermediate canoe skills, whitewater experience, maneuvering ability, and comfort in remote settings. We’ll help match your group with the right route.
Are meals included?
Many expedition trips include camp meals. Green Tongue Adventures focuses on traditional camp menus using fire, cast iron, and whole-food ingredients. Dietary needs such as gluten-free or soy-free options should be discussed before booking.
Can families join multi-day expeditions?
Yes, some trips are well suited for families, especially routes with gentler water and raft support options. More technical or remote expeditions may not be appropriate for young children or inexperienced paddlers.
Get In Touch
Ready to Plan Your River Expedition?
Tell us about your group, your experience level, and the kind of river journey you have in mind. Green Tongue Adventures will help you choose the right route, understand the difficulty, plan the logistics, and prepare for a multi-day adventure that feels exciting, supported, and unforgettable.