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Family Friendly Cheakamus Splash

👪 Great for families

At CAD $159.99 + tax per person

The Cheakamus Splash is a wonderful half-day family-friendly rafting trip with playful rapids, spectacular scenery, and plenty of laughter—ideal for all ages 5+.

Trip Overview

Activity Level:

Beginners. Perfect for young families.

Experience Level:

No prior rafting experience is required.

Check-in:

See departures below

What’s Included:

Instruction, training, and leadership from expert rafting guides. Rafting gear, wetsuits (optional on hot days), booties, life jackets, and helmets. Transportation from our rafting base to and from the river.

Adventure Duration:

1.5 hours rafting (approx. 3 hours round trip tour)

Waiver:

Everyone will be required to sign a release of liability waiver. You will receive an online waiver link once your booking has been made.

Restrictions:

Must be 5 years or older and weigh minimum 50 lbs

Prices, Dates & Times

Squamish Departures
April 18th – September 27th, 2026

Daily Departures

Meeting Location

12825 Squamish Valley Road, Squamish
Please note that meeting time is 30 minutes prior to the trip times listed below.

Saturday April 18th – Friday May 22nd

9:15am Monday – Saturday
10:45am Sunday

Saturday May 23rd – Sunday June 28th

9:15am Monday – Saturday
3:00pm Saturday
10:45am Sunday

Monday June 29th – Sunday July 5th

9:15am Monday – Sunday
3:00pm Saturday- Sunday

Monday July 6th – Sunday August 23rd

9:15am Monday – Sunday
3:00pm Monday – Sunday
Except Sunday August 16th & 23rd, 10:45am instead of 9:15am

Monday August 24th – Sunday August 30th

9:15am Monday – Saturday
3:00pm Saturday
10:45am Sunday
Sunday August 30th – 9:15am departure instead of 10:45am

Monday August 31st – Sunday September 27th

9:15am Monday – Saturday
10:45am Sunday
No Whistler Departures Saturday, September 5th
Except Sunday, September 6th 9:15am and 3pm departure instead of 10:45am

Prices

Groups of 1-7 Adults (17+ yrs)
$159.99 CDN + tax per person
Groups of 1-7 Youth (5-16 yrs)
$124.99 CDN + tax per person
Groups of 8+ Adults (17+ yrs)
$149.99 CDN + tax per person
Groups of 8+ Youth (5-16 yrs)
$114.99 CDN + tax per person
Book a Private Boat (min 2 – max 8 people)
$1129.92 CDN + tax per boat
Use promo code “bookaboat2026” at checkout
Whistler Departures
April 18th – September 27th, 2026

Daily Departures

Meeting Location

Select Whistler Departure Locations
Please note departure times vary depending on selected location.

Saturday April 18th – Friday May 22nd

9:15am Monday – Saturday
10:45am Sunday

Saturday May 23rd – Sunday June 28th

9:15am Monday – Saturday
10:45 am Sunday
3:00pm Saturday & Sunday

Monday June 29th – Sunday July 5th

9:15am Monday – Sunday
3pm Monday – Sunday

Monday July 6th – Sunday August 23rd

9:15am Monday – Sunday
3:00pm Monday – Sunday
Except August 16th and 23rd, 10:45am instead of 9:15am

Monday August 24th – Sunday August 30th

9:15am Monday – Saturday
10:45am Sunday
3:00pm Saturday & Sunday

Monday August 31st – Sunday September 27th

9:15am Monday – Saturday
10:45am Sunday
Except Sunday September 6th 9:15am and 3pm departures instead of 10:45am

Prices

Groups of 1-7 Adults (17+ yrs)
$179.99 CDN + tax per person
Groups of 1-7 Youth (5-16 yrs)
$144.99 CDN + tax per person
Groups of 8+ Adults (17+ yrs)
$169.99 CDN + tax per person
Groups of 8+ Youth (5-16 yrs)
$134.99 CDN + tax per person
Book a Private Boat (min 2 – max 8 people)
$1289.92 CDN + tax per boat
Use promo code “bookaboat2026” at checkout

About

The Cheakamus Splash is a wonderful half-day family-friendly rafting trip with playful rapids, spectacular scenery, and plenty of laughter—ideal for all ages 5+.

Float down the glacier-fed Cheakamus River through majestic old-growth forests, spotting wildlife, birds, and waterfalls while enjoying breathtaking views of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains. Discover the intriguing history of the Squamish First Nations as you journey.

Enjoy friendly water fights, cool off with a dip in crystal-clear, jade-colored waters, and watch out for the playful Splash Monster!

End your adventure at our scenic rafting base in Squamish Valley, where you can relax, view your trip photos, or challenge friends to fun games amid stunning glacial views. Afterward, explore Squamish’s world-class attractions like the Sea To Sky Gondola, Shannon Falls, Alice Lake, Britannia Mine Museum, or the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. Squamish is a must-see destination for any vacation!

Did the Cheakamus Splash this past weekend with 3 small kids and was blown away! Our guide was very professional and kept us laughing the whole time. We all enjoyed a few exciting rapids, a nice swim and breathtaking scenery. It’s an awesome family adventure. 

  • Prices are shown in Canadian dollars (get a USD$ estimate).
  • A $5 RRF fee and 5% GST not included in prices shown.
  • 2 people are required for Whistler departure shuttle packages to be available. Traveling solo? Contact us for availability.

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Everything You Need To Know

How long is the trip?

The Cheakamus Splash Rafting trip features approximately 90 minutes of rafting, plus some time getting ready at our base and busing to and from the river. We’ll be back at our base approx. 3-3.5 hours after you first arrive.

What are the restrictions?

Children must be 5 years of age or older and weigh a minimum of 50 lbs (22kg).

What class are the rapids on the Cheakamus?

The Cheakamus River is class 1/2 gentle splashes and bumps, perfect for kids, families, elderly or others who are hesitant about the big Elaho rapids.

I am under the minimum weight requirement, can I still participate?

No. The weight requirement is mandatory for safety and life jacket regulations. If you do not meet the minimum weight, you cannot participate. Guests may be weighed at check-in if there is uncertainty.

How many people do I need to book?

Bookings are accepted for individuals up to groups of 70+ people. Groups of 1 or 2 may be combined with others to meet the 6-person minimum required to run the trip.

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