Paddlesport Rentals — Sales—New & Used
Edmonton:
- Totem Outfitters
- Tournament Ski & Marine
- Mountain Equipment Co-op
- Kijiji Edmonton Canoe/Kayak buy & sell
Peace River:
Calgary:
- University of Calgary Outdoor Centre
- Aquabatics
- Mountain Equipment Co-op
- Kijiji Calgary Canoe/Kayak buy & sell
- Kananskis Outfitters
Lethbridge:
Medicine Hat:
Red Deer:
Rocky Mountain House:
Shuttling Services
Bow River
Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre
- Shuttle service, instruction courses
- Phone: (403) 202-8490
- Email: info@rockymountainpaddling.com
- From Calgary to Carseland on the Bow River
- Phone: (403) 278-9165
- Toll-Free: 1-866-278-9165
- Cell: (403) 807-6510
Red Deer River
- Shuttle services and Canoe/Kayak trips between Content Bridge & Emerson Bridge
- Boat rentals
- Phone: (403) 821-0229
- Shuttle services, instruction courses
- Phone: (403) 202-8490
- Email info@rockymountainpaddling.com
- Phone: (403) 845-4325
- Email: madsenl@telusplanet.net
Milk River
Milk River Raft Tours
- Offers canoe rentals, river tours, shuttle service and vehicle storage
- Phone: (403) 647-3586
Karen’s Canoe Service
- Parking and vehicle shuttle service
- Phone: (403) 758-6683
Athabasca River
- Offers canoe and equipment rentals, guided tours and trips, shuttle service
North Saskatchewan River
- Offers canoe and equipment rentals, guided tours from 3 hours to weekend long trips, shuttle service, shuttle service from Edmonton/Devon/Genessee
- Phone: (403) 845-4325
- Email: madsenl@telusplanet.net
Peace River
Peace River Cabins and Outdoors
- Phone: (877) 835-1277
- Email: info@peacerivercanada.com
Paddling Related Reference Books
Book | Author |
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Path of the Paddle | Bill Mason |
Song of the Paddle | Bill Mason |
Canoeing Wild Rivers | Cliff Jacobson |
The Basic Essentials of Canoeing | Cliff Jacobson |
The Basic Essentials of Map & Compass | Cliff Jacobson |
The Basic Essentials of Solo Canoeing | Cliff Jacobson |
Knots for Paddlers | Charlie Walbridge |
Kayak and Canoe Games | Laurie Gullion |
Canoeing Safety & Rescue | Doug McKown |
Secrets of Warmth | Hal Weiss |
Canoeing | The American National Red Cross |
Canoeing & Kayaking | The American National Red Cross |
Medicine for Mountaineering | James A. Wilkerson, M.D. |
Wilderness First Aid | National Safety Council |
Wilderness First Aid | Tom Schimelpfing and Linda Lindsey |
Leave No Trace | Annette McGivney |
NOLS Wilderness Guide | Mark Harvey |
Clouds & Weather | Peterson First Guides |
The Whole Paddler’s Catalog | Zip Kellogg |
CRCA Canoeing Program Manual | CRCA |
CRCA Canoeing Instructor Resource Manual | CRCA |
Whitewater Rescue Manual – New Techniques for Canoeists, Kayakers, and Rafte | Charles Walbridge & Wayne A. Sundmacher Sr. |
Canoeing and Kayaking for People with Disabilities | Janet A. Zeller, ACA |
Videos/DVD | |
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Path of the Paddle | Bill Mason |
Soft Paths | The National Outdoor Leadership School |
Man of the Wilderness | Canadian Geographic |
This is Canoeing | Justine Curgenven |
Staying Safe in Bear Country:A Behavioral-Based Approach to Reducing Risk | “magiclantern” |
This is Canoeing, 12 Adventure Films | Jusinte Curgenven |
Cold Water Boot Camp | Play Safe Productions |
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