RIVERWATCH ECOFLOATS
2026 ECOFLOATS ARE ALMOST HERE!
BOOKINGS OPEN EXCLUSIVELYÂ FOR 2025 GUESTS
AND PRIORITY WAITLIST MEMBERS – MONDAY MAY 18!
After another incredible season on the river, RiverWatch EcoFloats return this summer with a carefully curated schedule of limited guided river float experiences in Edmonton and Calgary — all designed to deliver the highest-quality guest experience possible on Alberta’s urban rivers. Expect stunning city views, expert local guides, wildlife sightings, river stories, environmental interpretation, and the award-winning RiverWatch experience thousands of guests have come to love.
For our 2026 summer float season, we are focusing on:
- Limited release dates (Friday nights and Saturdays only)
- Small group premium experiences
- A carefully curated 2026 schedule
2026 KEY BOOKING DATES
Our booking desk is closed for the season and will reopen May 18. We are unable to make any 2026 bookings (including weather re-bookings from 2026) until those dates below.
- Monday May 18, 2026 – Weather re-bookings OPEN for those guests who’s 2025 float was cancelled due to weather.
- Monday May 18, 2026 – Â Advance booking OPENÂ for 2025 guests and Priority Waitlist Members. See below to join list!
- Monday 25, 2026 – Bookings Open to The Public (Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly).
**Please Note** Initial release dates will focus on select late June and July experiences only. Due to the unpredictable nature of summer weather conditions on Alberta’s rivers, additional dates may be added later in the season to help accommodate potential rebookings and ensure the best possible guest experience throughout the summer.
Limited spots. One unforgettable summer on the river.
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:Â 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.
  
  
  