The trip begins at the Tubing Station at West Canada Creek Campground located at 12275 State Route 28, Poland NY.

Your trip ends where it began! Once you float the river, the flow brings you back to the beautiful West Canada Creek Campground where you can safely come out of the water in the park and get to your car.

While tubing on the river, it is important to respect the private property along the riverbanks. The river itself is public, and you are welcome to swim and get off on public islands. However, please avoid entering private properties. We encourage all our guests to be mindful and respectful of the landowners along the river to ensure a positive experience for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation!

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, we kindly request that you arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This will allow our team to properly size you for a life jacket and give you ample time to browse for any necessary items or items you may have forgotten. Please note that the bus will depart promptly as scheduled, and unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds for late arrivals.

The West Canada Tubing Company bus is a 29 seater passenger bus. You will get on the bus a few minutes prior to your assigned booking time and be dropped off at one of the 3 stops up the river.

Guest Cancellations: If you need to cancel your tubing trip, you can do so at any time up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure. In such cases, you will receive a full refund. We appreciate your understanding that cancellations made within the 48-hour window may not be eligible for a refund. Weather-Related Cancellations: The safety of our guests is paramount. In the event of heavy rain, thunderstorms, high winds, or high water levels, we may need to cancel trips to ensure your safety. If we determine that these conditions pose a risk, we will reschedule your trip or provide a full refund at no additional charge. Your safety is our top priority. Our Right to Cancel: We reserve the right to cancel tubing trips if we deem that river flows, storm conditions, or wind speeds are unsafe. If such a cancellation occurs, you will have the option to reschedule your trip for another date or receive a full refund.

All participants must sign a waiver. The waiver is electronic. You sign the waiver once you book . The waiver is required by our insurer and must be signed electronically. No waiver – no go. No EXCEPTIONS! Minors: Anyone under 18 is considered a minor and must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.

We have several options of dry bags for sale in the Campground Store or in the Tubing Shack. These are well rated and we highly recommend them!

We know how important your phone is to you. Many people stream the trip BUT things also have a way of going into the river, never to be seen again. We take absolutely no responsibility for loss or damage. If you're going take these items, you must bring Ziploc bags for added protection or any– a plastic shopping bag is a good option. Remember, things may get wet if they aren't in a ziploc bag. We do sell several options of Dry Bags specifically for this purpose both in the Tubing Shack and in the Campground Store, and recommend this option best!

We suggest that child be at least 4 years of age for tubing. If a child is under 75 lbs a parent or guardian must supply a child sized life-vest

The weight limit is 250 pounds for the Tubes. You also have to be able to get in and out by yourself, both when you get into the river and while on the river in case you get into shallow water.

Sorry – no (and we have and love all animals). Their nails can puncture the Tubes.

It’s against the law to throw litter or glass of any kind into the river. Moreover, we are an environmental conscious company and appreciate all that you can do to leave the waters around us free of debris to preserve the beautiful area we live in.

The West Canada Creek is a reasonably wide lazy river. The current will carry you along at approximately1 mile per hour. If you want to see waterfalls the section of the river from Prospect to Trenton falls is home to seriously big waterfalls, now open at times throughout the year for tourists, but likely never open to kayakers or tubers! During the spring runoff when the river is in full force flood stage, we don’t take guests at that time because it’s dangerous. We also monitor the river every morning to ensure the water is running at optimal flow for tubing and do not operate should these levels be higher than deemed safe and suggest you don't either.

If there’s a sudden thunderstorm before the tour begins, we hold the right to cancel or reschedule the trip. Thunderstorms usually pass in 25 minutes. We reserve the right to cancel the tour depending on weather conditions. If the tour has been paid and then cancelled because of weather conditions, your refund is 100%.

Thunderstorms can occasionally occur during summer afternoons. While the odds of being struck by lightning are very low and no one has ever been struck while tubing with us, it's important to stay safe. If you hear thunder or see lightning, follow these steps: * Get out of the water and onto the shore immediately. * Avoid standing next to large trees. Instead, find shelter near smaller trees or in a clearing. * Use your tube as a shelter by sitting under it if needed. * Wait for the storm to pass. Most thunderstorms last about 20 minutes, after which you can safely resume your tubing trip. * Your safety is our top priority, so please take these precautions seriously.

Since the River is relatively shallow, non-swimmers go tubing with us often. For about 75% of your trip, the river is less than four feet deep. We provide a life jacket that you must wear. There are a couple of areas where the water is over 6ft deep so wear your life jacket. A note on the West Canada. River levels will generally be high enough for paddling year round, water is released both from the Hinckley reservoir and at the Power Company at the Trenton Falls Gorge. The river is known to rise and drop rapidly due to the upstream power operations that we continuously monitor.

If you’re in the area and haven’t been able to book online, call 315-826-7390 to confirm we can accommodate you. We do have a tubing shack and you can make an instant reservation and credit card payment here!

We generally open May Long Weekend and close after Labor Day.

Cool days a fleece sweater, nylon windbreaker; Warm days – sneakers or sport sandals and shorts.

Any time – the West Canada has excellent flows May to September. Weekdays are less crowded, as are the early weekends.

During May & early June, the water is cool but not cold. Later in the summer, the river warms up, to roughly 70℉

We want your experience to be fun and a great value. The Grand often has shallow spots and large rafts and canoes get stuck. Our Tubes are designed for shallow water.

Our launch area has Port-a-Potties available for your use. While they may not be fancy, they are functional. Along the river, there are no facilities, but you can find woods and meadows for necessary stops. Please be mindful and avoid entering anyone's private property. If you're traveling from afar, we recommend stopping at a service center along the way, which will have washrooms available. We will update this FAQ if there are any changes to our facilities. Please note that the washroom facilities within the campground are strictly for guests staying at the campground. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We do not recommend bringing or consuming alcoholic beverages or legal drugs before or during Tubing. Should you choose to consume either, you do so at your own risk. Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited.

Absolutely! We offer floating coolers for sale in the Tubing Shack or Campstore. Feel free to bring or buy these items. All containers must be glass free though to protect the river and guests from potential accidents.