RIVERWATCH ECOFLOATS

 

Our booking desk is closed for the season. Please see our key dates below for details on when booking opens for the 2026 summer EcoFloat season opens in both Edmonton & Calgary. For corporate or large group float inquiries, please see our FAQ page HERE for more information on routes, safety, weather cancellation policies and so much more. For questions on corporate/large group pricing please email: executive@riverwatch.ab.ca with size of your group, and up to 3 dates you wish to float – our team will get back to as soon as they can.

2026 KEY BOOKING DATES

• May 1, 2026 – Weather re-bookings OPEN for those guests who’s 2025 float was cancelled due to weather.
• May 8, 2026 – Advance booking OPEN for 2025 guests and Priority Waitlist Members. See below to join list!
• May 15, 2026 – Bookings Open to The Public (Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly)
• 👉 Click here to join the 2026 Priority Waitlist for advance pre-sales on May 15!

 

Award-Winning Guided River Floats in Edmonton and Calgary

Discover unforgettable river experiences in Edmonton (North Saskatchewan from Laurier park through downtown) & Calgary (Bow River through Fish Creek Provincial Park) with RiverWatch’s EcoFloats. Every float is led by our team of professional, certified interpretive guides who bring the river to life through stories of ecology, wildlife, history, and stewardship. Whether it’s your first time on the water or you’re a returning guest, our guides ensure your journey is safe, enriching, and inspiring—earning us recognition as an Alberta award-winning urban river experience.

2026 PRIORITY WAITLIST 👉 Click here to join the 2026 advance pre-sale access list!

Join our Priority Waitlist now and be first in line for 2026! Public bookings for EcoFloats open in spring 2026, but by joining our exclusive waitlist now, you’ll unlock front-of-the-line access to the best dates before they’re released to the public. Reserve your spot on the waitlist today and make sure you don’t miss out on another unforgettable season on the river!

General Questions? Contact us…

• Email us at: ecofloats@riverwatch.ab.ca or call us at 587-857-3447. Please note, quickest response is via email.
• Click Here for our FAQ and Rafter Knowledge Page. This is the best location for all details on timing, where to meet, what to bring, children on board, our cancellation policy, and more.
• Our summer office hours are Monday to Friday 9 AM to 3 PM.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!

RiverWatch, Alberta’s largest non-profit river rafting organization, delivers programs rooted in adventure, science, education, and environmental stewardship.

We proudly recognize EPCOR, Presenting Sponsor of our Edmonton School Science Float Program, and gratefully acknowledge the City of Calgary – Water Services as a key partner in advancing river-based science and environmental education.

RiverWatch also thanks NSERC, AIDA (Alberta Irrigation Districts Association), TransAlta, Enterprise Mobility, AEPA (Alberta Environmental Protection Association), and our valued technical partners MEC, Kenwood Canada, and the Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre.

We extend heartfelt thanks to the many individual donors supporting our Floats for Kids program.