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Summer is here, and the heat is on! Floating on water is a great way to beat the heat. Scroll down for our tips on staying cool with RiverWatch!
1.) The Feast and Float Experience: Nature + Great Food = The PERFECT Date Night
Book now – only 4 August dates in each city (limited seating)!
BOOK YOUR CALGARY FEAST & FLOAT
BOOK YOUR EDMONTON FEAST & FLOAT
Join us for a one-of-a-kind Feast and Float adventure, where we set the table for a combined nature and culinary experience like no other. Enjoy a serene guided river rafting adventure with a surprise pop-up shore-side picnic from a top-rated local restaurant. Experience the thrill of nature and culinary delight with our “Feast and Float” culinary experience. This specially curated nature-meets-culinary-adventure combines the beauty of a guide driver rafting experience with a gastronomic journey sure to excite your palate. Join Calgary and Edmonton’s Official River Guides for a 3 hour EcoFloat tour. Each week features a surprise top-rated local restaurant, delivering mouthwatering meals and offering the perfect date-night dining experience with the river as the stage. You will indulge in delicious food and gain valuable insights and firsthand experiences into the river’s unique history, ecosystems, and efforts to protect our most valuable resource. With every detail catered to, including dietary restrictions, this event promises a safe, fun, and enlightening adventure.
*All August Dates Now Open* These will sell out. Limited Dates – Limited Seats Book Now!
2.) The EcoFloat Experience: Serene Morning Nature Floats & Stunning Sunset Floats
Book now – Limited August dates now open in each city (limited seating)!
Book Your Calgary EcoFloat
BOOK your edmonton ECOFLOAT
This captivating adventure in Edmonton and Calgary spans 10 kilometres, guiding guests beneath city bridges, past historical landmarks, and through unique natural encounters along your river. Led by our experienced and certified interpretive guides, you’ll delve into the natural history and geology of the Bow or North Saskatchewan Rivers, both teeming with diverse wildlife, including deer, beavers, numerous bird species, and more. Gain insights into our watershed and its significance in our daily lives while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Surprisingly, the city’s hustle and bustle will fade away as you immerse yourself in this serene adventure suitable for the whole family, starting from age 6. Our EcoFloat tours in South Calgary along the Bow River and west-central through downtown Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River last approximately 3 hours, dependent on river conditions.
*July Special* Buy One Get One – Friends Float Free Every Thursday and Friday morning in July! Limited Dates – Limited Seat Book Now!
 
3.) SUMMER IS HERE AND THE HEAT IS ON!!
Our guests often find that floating on water is a GREAT way to keep cool. There are many options to beat the heat! Here are 5 tips to beat to stay cool while rafting with RiverWatch!
- Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! One of the most common first aid situations we encounter on the river during the summer months is dehydration, which is why drinking plenty of water is essential. During long periods of sun exposure, staying hydrated is your most effective strategy against dehydration. We recommend drinking water before you get on the river, while on the river, and while relaxing in the evening. A top tip is to invest in a locking carabiner and clip it onto your water bottle to hook it on your clothing or somewhere nearby on the raft for easy access.
- Dip Your Hat, Shirt, or Sarong! With freshwater all around you, it’s easy to dip your hat or shirt into the river for instant relief from the heat. We also recommend that guests bring a lightweight scarf or sarong, which can be soaked and worn around the head and neck to help cool you down. This is particularly useful during long stretches on the river.
- Cover Up! When the mercury rises, your instinct might be to strip down to the bare essentials. However, to avoid heatstroke, staying covered and protecting your body against the sun’s harmful rays is important. Wear a wide-brim hat. Invest in lightweight, quick-drying clothing with built-in UPF (ultraviolet protection factor). This will protect your arms and legs, even if you haven’t lathered them in sunscreen.
- Slather on the Sunscreen! It should go without saying, but sunscreen is an absolute must during hot, sunny days on the river. Look for a waterproof sunscreen and apply it multiple times a day to maintain continuous protection. We recommend applying sunscreen in the morning when you get up (don’t forget places like your ears and lips), then reapplying it each time your raft pulls over for a break or a meal. Yes, you may feel a little greasy at the end of the day, but it’s better than dealing with sleepless nights due to sunburn.
- If you feel overheated, please let your guide know immediately! While your RiverWatch guides are trained in First Aid and educated to recognize the signs of heat-related illnesses, it’s always helpful to be self-informed and recognize any warning signs in yourself or your guests. Your guides are always your first and best resource for any first aid or safety-related questions or concerns while you’re out on the river.
THANK YOU TO OUR ECOFLOAT PARTNERS!
RiverWatch, Alberta’s largest non-profit river rafting organization, promotes adventure, science, education, and stewardship of our province’s waterways. Our presenting sponsor, EPCOR, makes these programs possible in Edmonton. In Calgray, RiverWatch welcomes back the City of Calgary – Water Services as our lead partner and MEC / Kenwood Canada as our guide technical gear and safety partners.
  
  
  