Calgary River Experience

 

Travel Trade

Where do your tours run?

We take our guests on a 1.5 hour float trip down the Bow River (Calgary’s original highway) through Calgary’s downtown core. The same river used by explorer’s and fur traders, James Gaddy and David Thompson. We raft under some of Calgary’s historic bridges and some of more recently built modern bridges. Calgary’s downtown core has unique buildings both old and new that we can see from the river, which gives you different perspective than when you are driving on the road. Eau Clare Park, Princess Island Park, East Village and The Calgary Zoo can also be viewed from the raft while on the river.


Calgary River Experience

Do you pay commission or offer a net rate?

Yes, we pay a commission to receptive tour operators and travel agents on all our products.


Do you offer tours for F.I.T. as well as groups?

F.I.T. are also welcome


Where are the tours located and is transportation included?

Large groups are encouraged to have your bus drop off the guests off at the launch point (Pumphouse Theater) and then pick them up at the meeting point (Pearce Estates Park). Alternatively you can make arrangements for us to pick you up at your hotel  


Where do your tours run?

We take our guests on a 1.5 hour float trip down the Bow River (Calgary’s original highway) through Calgary’s downtown core. The same river used by explorer’s and fur traders, James Gaddy and David Thompson. We raft under some of Calgary’s historic bridges and some of more recently built modern bridges. Calgary’s downtown core has unique buildings both old and new that we can see from the river, which gives you different perspective than when you are driving on the road. Eau Clare Park, Princess Island Park, East Village and The Calgary Zoo can also be viewed from the raft while on the river.


Do you pay commission or offer a net rate?

Yes, we pay a commission to receptive tour operators and travel agents on all our products.


Do you offer tours for F.I.T. as well as groups?

F.I.T. are also welcome


Where are the tours located and is transportation included?

Large groups are encouraged to have your bus drop off the guests off at the launch point (Pumphouse Theater) and then pick them up at the meeting point (Pearce Estates Park). Alternatively you can make arrangements for us to pick you up at your hotel  



How do we make reservations?

F.I.T. bookings can be made directly on our online booking system. For private or customized tours, please email calgaryriverexerience@gmail.com  for itineraries and availability. Receptive operators and tour operators can book online also. We will provide a special discount code that reflects your correct net/commission.


Can you provide information we can use in our promotional materials?

Yes, we can send you a short descriptor of each tour and we encourage you to use the copy and all social media tags.


Do you have an image gallery we can access?

There is a photo gallery on our web site.


What are your terms & conditions?

All groups should book at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability of dates and guides. Having said that, lots of time we can take bookings on short notice so give us a call and we will try our best to book you in.  Payment is due at time of booking unless other arrangements have been made. Amex, Visa, MasterCard, Corporate cheques and cash are accepted. Certified vouchers are accepted and we will invoice you monthly, which is to be paid within 30 days. Interest is charged on accounts past 30 days. Cancellations must be made 4 weeks prior to the booked event to qualify for a refund.


Minimums & maximums?

Groups should be a minimum, if you have less we can add you into another group. Please call for information. We can accommodate a bus load of people.



Are custom tours available?

Yes, we can create a tour to suit you and your group.  For example, we can provide bag lunches for an on river meal, or stop along the way at one of the many great Calgary restaurants. Call or email and we can organize many options.


Do you have specific dates of operation?

We run from early May to late October