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Looking for the best places to Canoe in and around Calgary? Below are some great routes, trips and resources to help you Canoe in and around Calgary.

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Canoe Trips or Routes around Calgary

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Baker Park to Pearce Estate Park (multiple access points)
Bow River - The Bow River in Calgary is a fantastic float trip that gives you some unique views of this cool city. For the most part it is a lazy Class I float with hazards mainly being bridge pillars, the odd wood snag, cold water and high spring runoff flows. Check out the map for the different access and egress points on this stretch. It really is a great way to explore Calgary. There are great beginner eddies at Bowness Park. This can be great 'park and play' beginner paddling.
Harvie's Passage Right Channel
Bow River - We have broken this up into right channel and left channel posts. The river right channel is the Class II beginner channel. A smooth concrete bottom, great eddy lines, small waves and a good runout make this a great spot for beginner and early level intermediate paddlers. There will also be a slalom section set up in this channel
Fish Creek to Carseland
Bow River - A full day float trip on the beautiful Bow River. Can be split into multiple shorter sections if desired. Very popular with anglers.
Graves Bridge to Fish Creek Park
Bow River - A neat float trip through the south of Calgary. Watch for bridge pillars and the odd tree.
Multiple Boat Launches
Glenmore Reservoir - Great paddling location with dock close to Calgary. Popular for after work and Weaselhead has great bird life and is a unique trip.
Ogden Eddies
Bow River - Neat spot in town to practice eddy turns, ferry glides and attainments behind bridge pillars. Can be paddled at a variety of flows, as long as the river is not frozen over.
Sandy Beach to McDonald Bridge
Elbow River - An incredibly popular float in the summer for Calgarians. It can be bumper to bumper with recreational tube and rafters on hot summer days. In the spring and early summer there is enough water to make a trip in a kayak, canoe etc worthwhile.
Springbank Heights Way
Bearspaw Reservoir - Bearspaw reservoir is a little known gem for a great flat water paddle if you’re willing to navigate a little tougher put in. The reservoir is a long narrow stretch of water that offers flat water paddlers an opportunity paddle 20 to 25 km’s of shoreline.
Elbow Springs Golf Club to Weaselhead Flats
Elbow River - Grade 2 water run approximately 13k, 4 hours. Plenty of room for portage or avoiding faster moving water. Recommended skill level beginner/average kayaking. Occasional wood obstacles both under surface and above. Room to avoid both.
Bowness Park to Bow River Pathway Bridge on Memorial Drive
Bow River - Wide open river and dependent on weather conditions, relatively fast flowing. Very easy to float along with little effort required. Lots of eddies and flat water to egress along islands/river banks. Inner City paddle with occasional wildlife sightings.
Carburn park Boat Launch
Carburn Park Lakes - Carburn park has 2 small lakes within the city of Calgary. The park is very pretty and they are both nice for a short paddle without a long commute. They are also the only (not private) lakes that you can use a SUP on in the City of Calgary

Resources around Calgary

Calgary Canoe Club

Thanks for checking out the Calgary Canoe Club. The sport of paddling includes a variety of disciplines and most of those disciplines (river, sea kayaking etc) can be found in the Calgary area. Over the years we have dabbled in some river tripping and river kayaking. We have narrowed our focus to do what we feel we do best and that is to focus the CCC programming on youth and adult competitive paddling programs here on the reservoir. This includes sprint canoe/kayak and outrigger (for adults). Due to the congestion with other training activities on the reservoir at the North Glenmore Park location we limit the variety of paddling activities we offer. Weekday evenings and weekends are very busy with training therefore we do not offer any lesson programs during these times. Note that parking will be limited. We still encourage our recreation members and canoe rentals to come down and explore the reservoir. Check out the links below. We do NOT offer: Adult recreation courses for canoes and kayaks. There are a number of Calgary based companies and Clubs that do. We suggest to google what you are looking for to see what options are available. Recreation kayak rentals to the public, kayaks are reserved for our members. Check the City of Calgary for canoe and kayak rentals at the South Glenmore Park location, link here What we DO offer: Recreation – we offer canoe rentals to the public. Check website for spring, summer and fall hours and other information. Recreation memberships – Recreational members please email us directly if you are new to paddling and are interested in a private lesson for a canoe or kayak into session, link here for more info Youth summer daycamps – link here Youth sprint canoe/kayak programs – link here Adult competitive Outrigger programs – link here School board lessons for canoe & kayak – Link here for details. Group lessons – we are limited with availability (daytime only), link here for more information CALGARY CANOE CLUB'S VISION STATEMENT Paddling is an active, fun, and safe sport we will encourage all members of our community to participate in. We provide coached programs for paddlers to develop their skills and achieve success at all levels of participation and competition. We provide lessons and access to equipment for members of the community to experience paddling. Our goal is to build a strong and supportive Club membership by: Creating a safe and fun environment. Promoting lifelong healthy active living. Supporting the development of youth specific programs. Supporting the variance of commitment to training at all respective levels. Striving for excellence in our organization, our people and our performance. We value; Inclusion, collaboration, integrity, achievement, and excellence.
7305 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6B5
403-246-5757
https://calgarycanoeclub.com/

Rocky Mountain Paddle Centre

e have a new home. Our office and lessons are now based out of the Bow Waters Canoe Clubhouse on the irrigation canal in Calgary at the corner of Deerfoot Tr and 17 Ave SE. This location puts us on the water and minutes from the new Harvie Passage on the Bow River. Come check out our new location. The Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre has been instructing and guiding in the Calgary area for over 20 years. We have built our reputation around the highest quality programs that you can find. Our goal is to “Create an exciting learning experience in a safe and comfortable environment”. RMPC’s professional staff are a unique group of individuals who have two important qualities. One being their love of paddling, the second, their desire to share their skills and enthusiasm with other paddlers. Our nationally certified staff strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages learning, fun and safety. We are committed not only to providing first class instruction, but also to excite you about the fun of paddling. We offer rentals for canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUP) and rafts. Whether you’re planning a quiet float trip down the Bow River or a more adventurous trek to the Kananaskis we have you covered. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will make your rental experience enjoyable. In addition to rentals, Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre also offers canoe and kayak lessons. If you’re interesting in canoeing, we have you covered with a wide range of classes from an introductory course and family canoeing to solo boating and whitewater canoeing. If you’re more interested in learning the basics of kayaking, try our river kayaking course or if you’re interested in discovering your own adventures try our kayak touring class. If you’re sick of spending time upside down try our rolling and bracing clinic. Adventurous? Try the Stand-Up Paddleboarding sensation that’s sweeping the nation. The Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre also offers courses in river rescue and certifies paddle instructors in both nationally recognized programs, NCCP and Paddle Canada. All of the Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre’s instructors are nationally certified with years of paddling experience. They will not only share their skills with you but their enthusiasm and love of paddling as well.
1975 26 St SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y4
403-202-8490
https://www.rockymountainpaddling.com/

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