About Rafting the Rockies
Rafting the Rockies is one of British Columbia's original whitewater companies, in operation since 1976 and running guided river trips across the Golden, Radium and Panorama region. As a long-standing independent operator in the Columbia Valley, the company offers visitors a choice of rivers rather than a single run, letting guests match the trip to their appetite for adventure.
The Golden area's star attraction is the Kicking Horse River, billed as extreme whitewater for thrill-seekers, while the nearby Kootenay River delivers a scenic wilderness float through the Rocky Mountain Trench and Toby Creek near Panorama offers a fast, fun shorter run. Beyond guided trips the company rents rafts and equipment to experienced paddlers, packages a "Raft 'N Ride" combo, and even guides remote multi-day expeditions on northern rivers for seasoned adventurers.
With nearly five decades on the water, Rafting the Rockies brings a depth of guiding experience few competitors can match, along with the rare flexibility of operating on several rivers across the region. Their multi-location setup makes them a natural fit for travellers basing themselves in Golden who want to sample more than one stretch of Rocky Mountain whitewater during their stay.
