Badger Chute Rafting Adventures

Our trip is designed with the perfect balance for both first-timers and experienced rafters alike.

You will have ample opportunity to swim throughout the day . The “Badger Chute Swim” is just one of the reasons why 3 out of 4 river rafters are either return visitors or have sought us out on the recommendations of friends. At the chute you can jump off the rocks and are pushed downstream with the impressive power of the Exploits. A re-circulating current then hauls you towards shore and carries you right back to where you jumped in. It’s like a water park ride!

Half way through the trip we stop on a rock island called “The Roost” where we enjoy a hearty nutritious picnic lunch, kick back and relax. Here, children and adults alike can explore, swim, and surf in the rafts. This is also where we “Ride the Bull”. You have to try this! You sit on the front of the raft with your feet in the water and hold onto the strap with one hand. The crew then rams you into the oncoming water of the rapid which hauls you below the surface…sometimes deep enough for an unexpected drink!

We have river rafters who travel worldwide seeking rafting adventures and they tell us “we just love it, you offer a unique experience with a warm friendly family atmosphere with a world class river right in your own backyard!” Make this the highlight of your Newfoundland vacation and perhaps the beginning of a lifetime of outdoor adventure and fun!

Our Badger Chute Rafting trip departs daily at 11am and returns around 5pm. We also have evening trips available on select dates or for larger groups.

Please contact us for more details!

Our Equipment

For your safety and comfort, Rafting Newfoundland uses equipment second to none in quality. Our rafts are state of the art gravity based self bailing rafts so they are very stable and do not require any bailing at all.

Our personal floatation devices are NRS commercial rafting PFD's which are very high quality and comfortable. If you are into boating, you will want one of these for yourself. We also supply waterproof breathable paddling jackets for those not so cooperative weather days.

You will also be fitted with Protec Ace helmets. Only the best for your head! After traveling and paddling all over North America, we have never found a rafting company who can compete with Rafting Newfoundland’s equipment.

Badger Chute Pricing

Additional Information

▪ Please eat before the tour as it will be between 2-3pm before we have our riverside lunch

▪ We supply drink for lunch but you may take along a drink of your own for during the trip if you wish  

▪ Avoid cotton

▪ Bring a spare fleece or sweater to take on the trip (we have dry storage) 

▪ Avoid strapless shoes/sandals  

▪ There is no need to risk your camera on the trip as each guide has a waterproof digital camera that clients can use at anytime.  Our guides take quality action shots as well.   We burn the pictures to DVD after each trip with an average of 200 - 500 pictures. The DVD's are available for just $20 including tax immediately after the trip.

Rental Opportunities

We also rent canoes, one and two person sea kayaks, and recreational kayaks if you would like to plan your own trip.

Visit our rental page for more information and great trip ideas!