“The rafting trip was UNREAL! JUST PERFECT! It goes without saying that the conditions were amazing but your staff was just as amazing. Right from the get go-they put us in a great mood and made us feel secure. They kept the mood light, energetic and humorous! Our guide was soooo good! She kept us laughing on the bus and in the raft, and whenever a moment allowed she was telling us some incredible piece of history of our surroundings, nature, climate, wildlife. It never ended. She was so knowledgeable and a perfect fit for our group! It was great and I would love to (and have been) recommending it to anyone I speak to!” Conference Services, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Cheakamus Splash River Rafting for Families
British Columbia's best family-oriented rafting trip!
River rafting on the Cheakamus River was recently featured on the hit ABC television show "EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION".
Put down the remote, step
away from the computer, get out of the city and come experience
all that the scenic Squamish Valley has to offer! Just a short
drive from both Vancouver and Whistler B.C., this is the only Whistler river rafting
adventure custom designed by our river rafting experts at Canadian
Outback Adventures, for families like yours with children as young as
5 years of age.
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Canadian Outback Adventures has been offering family river rafting trips in B.C. since 1994, We know you put many hopes into your family vacations because you want your kids to have the times of their lives and you also want to be relaxed enough to appreciate their enthusiasm and delight. On our Cheakamus Splash river rafting adventure you can count on rediscovering that adventurous, easy-going parent inside of you - the one who only comes out to play when somebody else is shouldering the work and sweating all the details.
"We had the BEST time ever on your Cheakamus Splash rafting adventure. The weather was perfect, and the guides were awesome. Nobody wanted the adventure to end!”
In addition to recommendations from our guests, we are also a preferred river rafting supplier to the top tourism organizations in the region:
Your B.C. rafting journey lasts between 90 minutes and 2 hours (dependant on river conditions) and features a relaxing float down the Cheakamus and lower Squamish rivers with the added excitement of some small rapids mixed in to keep your kids excited. Along the way you'll learn about the intriguing First Nations history, soak in some amazing views, perfect the art of splashing others, and get the chance to cool off with a quick dip in the pure, glacier-fed, jade-tinted water. We raft these rivers more often than all other outfitters combined, ensuring your experience with us will be the very best possible. It’s an excellent opportunity to reconnect with your family, show your kids an awesome time, and enjoy the incredible beauty Whistler British Columbia has to offer.
Be sure to ask us about picking up a souvenir photo of you enjoying your adventure or a Cheakamus Splash t-shirt to remember the day. And don’t worry about going hungry. We will re-energize you with a light snack midway through your journey. Following your adventure we’ll take you back to our fully-equipped adventure base where you’ll be able to change back into your own clothes and enjoy our optional deluxe Outback BBQ meal for just $15 + tax per person A delicious vegetarian meal option is also available.
If safety is a concern, it need not be with Canadian Outback Adventures. Our professional guide team loves running these rivers, and it shows every day. Canadian Outback is a proud member of the BC River Outfitters Association, the leading body for raft guide certification and river outfitter regulation. Learn more about BC's world-class river rafting regulations and guide certification process .
"The girls had an experience they will always remember and us leaders will highly recommend your company to all friends, family and other Girl Guide units."
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Map to Raft Base
Rafting Waiver
Cheakamus Splash Family Rafting Trip Departures
May 1-June 30 & August 23 - September 30
Weekend departures at 12:00 PM. Midweek departures available on custom basis for groups of 8 or more. If your group is less than 8 we may be able to accommodate you. Please call us at 1-800-565-8735 to inquire.
July 1 - August 22
Weekend departures at 10:00AM and midweek departures at 12:00 PM. A custom departure time may be available for large groups of 30 or more. Please contact us for details.
Cheakamus Splash River Rafting Pricing
(Canadian funds, not including tax nor $5 RRFee)
Trips running up to June 30th subject to 5% GST. Trips running July 1st onward subject to 12% HST.
SAVE $15 OFF ZIPTREK when you call us to book your RAFT 'n ZIP vacation package! Ask us about our other activity combination packages that will help you save money when you combine one of our rafting trips with another activity ... a discount only available when you book your activities with Canadian Outback Adventures!
Trip Date
Adult (17+)
1-7 pax
Adult (17+)
8+ pax *
Youth (10-16)
1-7 pax
Youth (10-16)
8+ pax *
Child (5-9)
1-7 pax
Child (5-9)
8+ pax*
May 1-June 30 |SAT-SUN @12:00pm
$89.00
$84.00
$69.00
$64.00
$54.00
$49.00
July 1-Aug 22 | MON-FRI @12:00pm
$89.00
$84.00
$69.00
$64.00
$54.00
$49.00
July 1-Aug 22 | SAT-SUN @10:00am
$89.00
$84.00
$69.00
$64.00
$54.00
$49.00
Aug 23-Sept 30|SAT–SUN @12:00pm
$89.00
$84.00
$69.00
$64.00
$54.00
$49.00
Add on a delicious BBQ meal at our base for just $15.00 per person + tax
Group of 8 or more?
Be a group leader and you’ll receive a free trip for every 12th person in your group and discounted prices for everyone else.
Whether you're coming from Whistler or Vancouver, getting here is easy! If you need expert help in making your arrangements, just get in touch with one of our friendly raft staff at 1-800-565-8735. Once you've confirmed your reservation we'll send you easy directions for where to meet us.
If you're staying in Whistler and don't have a car, transportation from select locations in Whistler is included. We pick up in Whistler one hour prior to your tour departure at the following locations only. Fairmont Hotel or Four Seasons Hotel in the Upper Village, Whistler Gateway Taxi Loop and Ledgends at Creekside. Limited availability. Advance reservations are required.
If you're staying in Vancouver, we have various very inexpensive transportation options available including rental cars and easily accessible Greyhound bus scheduled service. For groups we have cost-effective van and bus charter services available. Contact us for a quote.
For bookings made outside of 7 days prior to departure, a river rafting cancellation refund guarantee can be purchased at the time of booking for $10 per person + tax. This guarantee allows you to cancel your rafting trip up to 24 hours in advance of your departure and still receive a full refund. Without the rafting cancellation refund guarantee this adventure is non-refundable within 7 days of departure, 2 weeks non refundable for group bookings.
COA reserves the right to adjust or cancel any rafting itinerary or trip in the event of adverse weather conditions, insufficient bookings or events beyond our control. Under these circumstances, we will do our best to provide you with alternate departures or a full refund.
SAVE $15 OFF ZIPTREK when you call us to book your RAFT 'n ZIP vacation package! Ask us about our other activity combination packages that will help you save money when you combine one of our rafting trips with another activity ... a discount only available when you book your activities with Canadian Outback Adventures!
Cheakamus Splash River Rafting for Families
