Recreation
The river is used by several whitewater rafting companies as well as Kayakers and Canoeists. There are three main sections of the kicking horse river that are run. The upper canyon (Accessed via Beaverfoot road off of HWY 1 West) is a class 3-4 whitewater run suitable for canoes, kayaks, and rafts. The middle canyon (accessed via Kicking Horse Rest area just west of the large new bridge over the river) Is an advanced class 4-5 run suitable for experienced Kayakers/Rafters and Canoeists only. This section is not run by commercial rafting companies due to the risk involved. The lower canyon is another class 4-5 whitewater run that is run by commercial rafting companies at suitable water levels. The Kicking Horse is Home to many varieties of fresh water fish also. Therefore used for fishing.
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