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Illecillewaet Whitewater

Embark on an unforgettable adventure on the Illecillewaet River. Nestled in the heart of the majestic Selkirk Mountains, this tributary of the Columbia River is fed by the Illecillewaet Glacier in Glacier National Park.
Adult (Aged 17+) $135
Youth (Aged 13-16) $110
Child (Aged 8-12) $90

This includes all applicable land use fees and booking fees. 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is added at checkout. Prices are in Canadian Dollars. No surprises at the checkout. See all our packages and deals

Group Deals

Groups of 8-15 10% off

Groups of 16-36 15% off

Trip Length

Half Day / 26km / 4 hours

Classification

2-3+ (4 in High Water)

River

Illecillewaet River

Minimum Age

8 years old

Trip Details

This 4-hour round trip excursion includes 2.5 hours of thrilling whitewater rafting on 26 km of crystal-clear water. As you float past Mt. Revelstoke National Park, you’ll be awestruck by the contrasting snowcapped peaks and lush cedar and hemlock groves. Keep an eye out for black bears, mountain goats, beavers, bald eagles, and a variety of waterfowl.

The river’s flow changes throughout the season, providing a wild ride for rafters of all abilities. With 30+ years of experience as Revelstoke’s longest-running river rafting company, you can rest assured that you’re in good hands with our expert guides and top-notch safety measures.

Departures

May 18 to June 21 One Trip per day at 1:00pm
June 22 to Aug 25  Two Trips per day at 9:00am & 1:00pm
Aug 26 to Sept 8 One Trip per day at 1:00pm

Apex Rafting can be found at the Regent Hotel, a historic location in downtown Revelstoke, one block east of Grizzly Plaza.

Extra Info

What's Included?

Rafting with Apex means there will be a photographer capturing the excitement of every trip. Please take advantage and pose away!

Photos will be emailed to you via Dropbox link after your trip, where you can easily share on social media and with friends and family. Click here for an example of what you will receive.

Rafters will need to sign a Waiver for the day of your trip.
You can also download and print the waiver for review here.

Weather conditions vary from month to month, however, river attire generally does not. We'll provide you with a wetsuit, wetsuit socks, and a spray jacket. We also have fleece tops for cooler days.

For under the wetsuit: Wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt. Please try to avoid wearing cotton as it tends to be cold once it gets wet.

For your feet: We supply wetsuit socks, but you need shoes to wear over them. A pair of running shoes or strap-on sandals work, but they will get wet! We have a supply of “experienced rafting footwear” on hand for guests who want to keep their shoes dry or don’t have anything appropriate.

What's Included?

Rafting with Apex means there will be a photographer capturing the excitement of every trip. Please take advantage and pose away!

Photos will be emailed to you via Dropbox link after your trip, where you can easily share on social media and with friends and family. Click here for an example of what you will receive.

Rafters will need to sign a Waiver for the day of your trip.
You can also download and print the waiver for review here.

Weather conditions vary from month to month, however, river attire generally does not. We'll provide you with a wetsuit, wetsuit socks, and a spray jacket. We also have fleece tops for cooler days.

For under the wetsuit: Wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt. Please try to avoid wearing cotton as it tends to be cold once it gets wet.

For your feet: We supply wetsuit socks, but you need shoes to wear over them. A pair of running shoes or strap-on sandals work, but they will get wet! We have a supply of “experienced rafting footwear” on hand for guests who want to keep their shoes dry or don’t have anything appropriate.

Ready to start your adventure?