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Paddling in Kananaskis

Paddling the Elbow River

I love canoeing and thought it would be great to float down the Elbow River on a summer morning. Think again. This is no float.

Read about paddling the Elbow

Links to related web sites

Alberta Recreational Canoe Association

The Alberta Recreational Canoeing Association (ARCA) was formed in 1973 by the paddling clubs of Alberta to address the needs of the recreational paddlers in Alberta.

www.abcanoekayak.org/info/

Alberta Whitewater Association

The AWA is the provincial governing organization for kayak and closed deck canoe paddle sports. This includes K1 and C1/C2 slalom and wildwater racing, freestyle competition, educational and instructor certification, and recreational paddling.

www.albertawhitewater.ca

Bow Waters Canoe Club

Bow Waters Canoe Club, established in 1972, is a group of people who enjoy paddling the rivers of Alberta, British Columbia and beyond! In addition to organizing over 100 river tours, they also offer equipment rentals, lessons, youth programs, social events and a newsletter.

http://www.bowwaters.org

Cochrane Canoe Club

The Cochrane Kayak Club was established in 2001. They promote whitewater and competitive kayaking.

www.ramriver.ca/index.html

Calgary Canoe Club

Calgary Canoe Club provides training and promotes excellence in all canoe and kayak disciplines (such as sprint racing, whitewater and 
marathon), and provides the opportunity to all members of the community to experience lifelong learning skills through paddling.

www.calgarycanoeclub.com

Canada's Paddle Source

www.canoe.info-pages.com

Elbow River Flow Rate

Alberta Environment - REAL TIME HYDROMETRIC REPORT -

www3.gov.ab.ca

Inside Out Experience

www.insideoutexperience.com

Kananaskis River Flow Rate

TransAlta Utlities regulate the flow of water in the Kananaskis River. Vist their web site to find flow rates.

www.transalta.com

Waterwerks Kayak Club

Waterwerks Kayak Club is a Calgary based whitewater kayak club that supports youth and adults in recreational and competitive kayaking and closed deck canoe activities (C1, C2).   Join us for instructional and drop in POOL programs, river trips, instructional river programs, slalom and freestyle coaching, safety and leadership courses for certification as well as social events.

Join us to meet a welcoming and supportive group interested in enjoying whitewater rivers.

www.waterwerks.ca