Portneuf Rever take-out spot

Rent tubes sized for 1, 2, 3, or 4 people at the take-out point. Then walk upstream, put in, and enjoy the rapids. Flotation vests included. Since they are right next to the take-out point, it is less work to return the tube when you are done.

An outdoor Olympic Swimming Complex, open during the summer, has a lap pool, water slides, and diving platforms as high as 10 m. An indoor water park, open year round, has a 25-m lap pool, a kiddie swim play area, a 1-m springboard, and a natural hot pool.

Rent tubes sized for 1, 2, 3, or 4 people downtown. Then walk a short way upstream, put in, and enjoy the rapids. Flotation vests included. The website has a $1 off coupon valid M–Th.

Five pools with naturally hot mineral spring water, at temperatures from 102–110°F (39–43°C). Open year-round; snow on the pool deck is no problem!

Furthest upstream of the in-town put-in points for the Portneuf River rapids rafting.