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# Paddle Alberta

Alberta’s Recreational Paddling Resource since 1976

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- [Home](https://paddlealberta.org/) - Alberta’s Recreational Paddling Resource since 1976Paddle Alberta Society promotes and supports safe, sustainable recreational canoeing and Kayaking in Alberta. Paddle Alberta is a provincial not-for-profit association with the mandate:To support the many forms of recreational paddlingTo serve the needs of recreational paddlersTo advocate for the sustainability of the paddling environmentTo promote the teaching of safe and
- [Calendar](https://paddlealberta.org/events/) - Events No filters available.post_type:Array ( [0] => events ) iCal Feed iCal feed URL Get Feed for iCal (Google Calendar). This is for subscribing to the events in the Calendar. Add this URL to either iCal (Mac) or Google Calendar, or any other calendar that supports iCal Feed. Copy feed url to clipboard Download ICS
- [About us](https://paddlealberta.org/about-us/) - About Us Board of Directors & Staff Our volunteer Board and members are what help make Paddle Alberta the great organization it is. Their passion for getting people out paddling is what makes them so great for the job. Paul KopjarPresident, Welcome to Paddle Alberta! I'm thrilled to be on the Board with such a
- [Trash Treasure Hunt](https://paddlealberta.org/trash-treasure-hunt/) - Paddle Alberta Trash Treasure HuntPaddle, clean up our waterways, and share your weirdest finds for a chance to win.Contest Dates: May 1 to September 7, 2026Who Can Enter: Paddle Canada Instructor members and Paddle Alberta Club/Organization members in AlbertaPrizes: 1st Place $200 AQ gift card | 2nd Place $50 AQ gift card | 3rd Place
- [Contact Form](https://paddlealberta.org/contacts/) - Contact Us Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)
- [Resources](https://paddlealberta.org/resources/) - Starting a Paddling Club What we do:One of Paddle Alberta’s main objectives is to support recreational based paddling clubs that focus on Canoeing, Rec/Sea Kayaking and Stand up Paddle boarding. These supports include:Subsidized General Liability insuranceTrip coordinator best practicesFunding support for:paddling equipmentbuilding/storage rentalsinstructor/leadership trainingSpecial event fundingNetworking with other clubsAdvertising via social media and our website How to form a
- [Teachers and Trip Coordinators Safety](https://paddlealberta.org/teachers/) - Teachers Paddling Club Trip Leader/Coordinator Resources In the spirit of safety and sharing best practices, these PDF documents were generously provided by the Bow Waters Canoe Club, Ceyana Canoe Club and the Northwest Voyageurs Canoe & Kayak Club as reference material for anyone leading or coordinating trips on a unpaid/volunteer recreational basis. They are for
- [Instructor Membership](https://paddlealberta.org/instructors/) - Instructor Membership PADDLE ALBERTA INSTRUCTOR PRICE: $10$10 PA Membership fee is optional and paid on the Paddle Canada website when you renew your Annual PC Instructor Membership. If you subscribe to a PA Membership it puts you on our Instructor email list and gives you access to all the benefits below. Instructor Benefits: 1. Early
- [Member Application](https://paddlealberta.org/resources/member-application/) - Membership Application Apply for Org Membership by Email Org Memberships Available Club – $50-125/yr (recreational paddling is one of the main organizational objectives, the club must be registered as an Alberta society and must be composed of individual members.) Not-for-profit organization – $50/yr (any other NFP groups other than a paddling club, must be registered under Alberta
- [Alberta Watershed Protection](https://paddlealberta.org/environment/alberta-watershed-protection/) - Alberta Watershed Protection What is a watershed and why are watersheds important to protect? A watershed is an area of land that catches rain and snow and drains water into a shared destination such as a stream, river, or lake. It is crucial to prioritize watershed protection in order to ensure the ongoing preservation and
- [Org Member Subsidy Program](https://paddlealberta.org/resources/org-member-subsidy/) - Org Member Subsidy Program Apply for an Annual Org Membership The Paddle Alberta Org Member Subsidy Program offers an opportunity for Paddle Alberta organizational members to develop their recreational paddling programs with earned credit-based funds from Paddle Alberta. Your organization can decide how to allot its earned funds within the eligible paddling-related choices of: equipment,
- [Submissions](https://paddlealberta.org/rm_submissions/) - User Info [RM_Front_Submissions]
- [Thank You](https://paddlealberta.org/thank-you/) - Thank You Payment is complete Congratulations, your payment has been completed!
- [Community Event](https://paddlealberta.org/community-event/) - Community Event
- [Our Funding Agencies](https://paddlealberta.org/resources/our-funding-agencies/) - Our Funding Agencies Our Funding Agencies Alberta Physcial Activity and Recreation Operating GrantAGLC Casino Funds Looking for Maps, Books or DVD's? Whether you’re looking for Alberta river or lake maps, or even a Guide for Alberta Paddlers, we have everything you need to get started on your next paddling adventure. Browse Our Store!
- [Monitoring Page](https://paddlealberta.org/monitoring-page/) - Monitoring This page is used to monitor the uptime of your site. Do not delete it!
- [Photo Gallery](https://paddlealberta.org/photo-gallery/) - Photo Gallery Coming Soon Hire us, if you want to know how your industry will look like 2 years into the future...​ Contact Us
- [Paddle Alberta Member Application for Organizations](https://paddlealberta.org/resources/paddle-alberta-member-application-for-organizations/) - Paddle Alberta Member Application for Organizations Error: Contact form not found. Looking for Maps, Books or DVD's? Whether you’re looking for Alberta river or lake maps, or even a Guide for Alberta Paddlers, we have everything you need to get started on your next paddling adventure. Browse Our Store!
- [Transport Canada, Marine Safety, Office of Boating Safety](https://paddlealberta.org/safety/transport-canada-marine-safety-office-of-boating-safety/) - Transport Canada Marine Safety Office of Boating Safety Hire us, if you want to know how your industry will look like 2 years into the future... Contact Us
- [Site Map](https://paddlealberta.org/sitemap/) - Sitemap PagesTrash Treasure HuntContact FormAlberta Watershed ProtectionPaddling Educational OrganizationsPhoto GalleryAffiliate Membership ApplicationClub Membership ApplicationCommercial Membership ApplicationInsuranceOrg Member Subsidy ProgramDisclaimerPrivacy Statement (CA)Cookie Policy (CA)Terms & conditionsCommunity EventShared Event SubmissionMonitoring PageSubmissionsThank YouSubscriptionDashboardPaddle Alberta Member Application for OrganizationsThank-You PageProtected ContentResource MapPaddler’s Self-Rating GuideResourcesFees BenefitxOur Funding AgenciesTransport Canada, Marine Safety, Office of Boating SafetyTeachers and Trip Coordinators SafetyA Guide
- [Insurance](https://paddlealberta.org/resources/insurance/) - Insurance Program Insurance Program Paddle Alberta has a highly subsidized Group General Liability and Directors & Officers Insurance policy and optional Property Insurance for its Member Clubs & Affiliate organizations that apply. The Policy runs from Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 of the following year. Please contact the PA office for an application. Looking for Maps, Books or
- [Not-For-Profit Membership Application](https://paddlealberta.org/resources/not-for-profit-membership-application/) - Not-For-Profit Membership Benefits Paddle Alberta Membership runs from January 1 to December 31 NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP COST: $50 Benefits:Keep up to date on recreational paddling in Alberta & Canada.Opportunity to collaborate with Paddle Alberta to host instructor, paddling, and safety events. Financial assistance is available to organizational members for; equipment purchases, building/facility and Instructor/Safety Certification.Participate in environmental programs and issues affecting our paddling environment.Access to competitive and subsidized insurance for Club and NFP members.Networking opportunities with clubs and organizations across the province.Opportunity to recognize volunteers by nominating them for
- [Affiliate Membership Application](https://paddlealberta.org/resources/affiliate-membership-application/) - Affiliate Membership Benefits Paddle Alberta Membership runs from January 1 to December 31 AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP PRICE: $400 Benefits:Access to Paddle Alberta Group General Liability Insurance Program for single paddling events.Keep up to date on recreational paddling in Alberta & Canada.Participate in environmental programs and issues affecting our paddling environment.Networking opportunities with clubs and organizations across the province.Opportunity to recognize volunteers by nominating them for one of the Paddle Alberta Volunteer Awards presented at
- [Environment](https://paddlealberta.org/environment/) - Environment Protecting & Conserving Paddle Alberta’s main focus is the preservation of the paddling world. We facilitate and offer a strong voice for the protection and conservation of our paddling environment. Learn More About Our Own Environmental Initiatives And Who We Support: Thank you to the Borealis Paddling Club for the new Throne install on Whiskey
- [Resource Map](https://paddlealberta.org/alberta-map/) - Paddling Routes & Service Providers Paddling Routes Clubs/NFPs Camps Commercial Services Get Directions Print directions
- [Depository Program (Remote Outhouses)](https://paddlealberta.org/environment/depository-program-remote-outhouses/) - Remote Outhouse Program Reducing Waste Impact Paddle Alberta hopes that clubs, commercial paddling companies and other groups will reduce their human waste impacts and ‘Adopt-A-Throne’. Help us maintain thrones at their current locations. Paddle Alberta needs help from volunteers to dig new holes for existing remote outhouses when they need to be moved. Our Thrones
- [Safety](https://paddlealberta.org/safety/) - Minimum Required Safety Equipment Do you have the Minimum Required Safety Equipment on hand? If boating at night or in low light conditions, navigation lights that meet the applicable standards set out in the Collision Regulations. If the pleasure craft is operated after sunset and before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility (for a canoe),
- [A Guide to Paddling Safety in Alberta](https://paddlealberta.org/safety/guidetopaddlingsafety/) - Guide to Paddling Safety in Alberta
- [Paddler’s Self-Rating Guide](https://paddlealberta.org/paddlers-self-rating-guide/) - Self Assessment Test to Rate Your Paddling Skilss Instructions: for each group of statements below (i.e. Flatwater Paddling Skills), select the most advanced statement that best reflects your present skills or experience for each Venue you have paddling experience in. You may give yourself a partial score (intermediate value) on any one statement. Total your
- [Club Membership Application](https://paddlealberta.org/resources/club-membership-application/) - Club Membership Benefits Paddle Alberta Membership runs from January 1 to December 31 CLUB MEMBERSHIP COST:$50 (1 – 50 Members) $75 (51 – 100 Members) $100 (101 – 200 Members) $125 (201 + Members) Benefits:Keep up to date on recreational paddling in Alberta & Canada.Opportunity to collaborate with Paddle Alberta to host instructor, paddling, and safety events.Financial assistance is available to organizational members for; equipment purchases, building/facility development and Instructor/safety certifications.Participate in
- [Commercial Membership Application](https://paddlealberta.org/resources/commercial-membership-application-2/) - Commercial Membership Benefits Paddle Alberta Membership runs from January 1 to December 31 COMMERCIAL MEMBERSHIP COST: $150 Benefits:Keep up to date on recreational paddling in Alberta & Canada.Advertise your Courses and Events on our Calendar and sharing through Social Media.Work with Paddle Alberta to offer Instructor training courses and events in Alberta. (Paddle Alberta may be able to subsidize Instructor fees for
- [AWQA (Alberta Water Quality Awareness Day)](https://paddlealberta.org/environment/awqa-alberta-water-quality-awareness-day/) - Alberta Water Quality Awareness Day Join Us June 5th! Every year, thousands of Albertans take part in Alberta Water Quality Awareness Day on June 5th; exploring the health of their local waterways as part of this province-wide water sampling event.This program is still available by the Alberta Lake Management SocietyYou can purchase test kits and submit your
- [Leave No Trace Canada](https://paddlealberta.org/environment/leave-no-trace-canada/) - Leave No Trace Canada Leave No Trace Paddle Alberta is a Partner with Leave No Trace Canada. Our member organizations are encouraged to introduce the Leave No Trace 7 Principles to their members. Please contact Paddle Alberta if your organization would like to consider an awareness workshop for your club and community. When paddling consider
- [What Certification Should I Take](https://paddlealberta.org/what-certification-should-i-take/) - What Certification Should I Take Paddle Canada Instructor and Skills Levels Lake Canoe Instructor Levels & Skills (Up To Intermediate) PADDLE CANADA Intermediate Lake InstructorTandem and/or SoloPADDLE CANADA Advanced Lake SkillsTandem and/or SoloPADDLE CANADA Intro Lake InstructorTandem and/or SoloPADDLE CANADA Intermediate Lake SkillsTandem and/or SoloPADDLE CANADA Intro Lake SkillsTandem and/or SoloPADDLE CANADA Waterfront Canoe InstructorPADDLE
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- [Shared Event Submission](https://paddlealberta.org/shared-event-submission/) - Shared Event Submission
- [Volunteer](https://paddlealberta.org/resources/volunteer/) - Volunteer Recognition Program Nominate someone for their volunteer work, awards are giving at our AGM every spring. Awards include Paddle Alberta Swag and great prizes. Nomination Form Award Categories Paddle Alberta Recognition Award – to recognize the efforts of a person of group who volunteer to contribute significantly to PA activities or recreational paddling in Alberta in a
- [Privacy Policy & Terms](https://paddlealberta.org/privacy-policy-terms/) - Privacy & Policy Bylaws and Policies BylawsVolunteer Management PolicyDispute Resolution and Harrasment PoliciesConflict of Interest PolicyConcussion Pocket Guide & Return to Play Guidlines General Information Welcome to our Privacy Policy page! When you use our store services, you trust us with your information. This Privacy Policy is meant to help you understand what data we collect, why
- [Fees Benefitx](https://paddlealberta.org/fees-benefitx/) - Instructor Fees Benefits Instructor Member Fees and Benefits Membership Type:Individual InstructorIndividualMembership Fee/Year$10 year rate for current Paddle Canada instructors $10Voting @ General Meetings1 for all1 for allMeal — General MeetingsYESYESMaximum $s for Credit-based support50% of courses costs to max $300/person/year, to current Paddle Alberta Instructor Member holding membership for 1 full year prior to applying. *For
- [Cookie Policy (CA)](https://paddlealberta.org/cookie-policy-ca/)
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- [Resources](https://paddlealberta.org/equipmentshuttles/) - Rentals, Sales, Lessons, Shuttles Commercial Organization Members EDMONTON AREACALGARY AREALETHBRIDGEROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSEPEACE RIVERPeace River Cabins & Outdoors SHUTTTLE SERVICESRed Deer RiverHela VenturesNorth Saskatchewan RiverHela VenturesPeace RiverPeace River Cabins and Outdoors Looking for Maps or Guidebooks? Whether you’re looking for Alberta river or lake maps, or even a Guide for Alberta Paddlers, we have everything you need
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- [Paddling Educational Organizations](https://paddlealberta.org/paddling-educational-organizations/) - Paddle Alberta Member Clubs and Organizations Alberta Paddling Clubs and Organizations See Alberta Map, for our member paddling clubs and organizations across the province. Paddle Canada Check Paddle Canada website for links to each provincial Federated Member.Website: www.paddlingcanada.comEmail: info@paddlingcanada.com Don't see your Paddling Org on our Map? Contact Us
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- [Terms & conditions](https://paddlealberta.org/terms-conditions/) - The Terms and Conditions were last updated on 05/06/2021 1. Introduction These Terms and conditions apply to this website and to the transactions related to our products and services. You may be bound by additional contracts related to your relationship with us or any products or services that you receive from us. If any provisions of the

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## Events

- [Paddle Alberta Fall Rendezvous 2026](https://paddlealberta.org/events/paddle-alberta-fall-rendezvous-2026/) - Paddle Alberta Annual Fall Rendezvous September 25–27, 2026HeLa Ventures, near Rocky Mountain House, AlbertaJoin paddlers from across Alberta for a weekend of clinics, river trips, professional development, shared meals and community.This year’s Rendezvous will also celebrate Paddle Alberta’s 50th anniversary with a special banquet and presentation on Saturday evening.Registration is limited to 42 participants and
- [To The Barrens and Back Wilderness Adventure with Calem Watson - Calgary](https://paddlealberta.org/events/to-the-barrens-and-back-wilderness-adventure-with-caleb-watson/) - To The Barrens and Back Wilderness Adventure with Calem Watson - Calgary Do you love outdoor adventure?Join Saskatchewan-born adventurer Calem Watson as he takes you on an incredible 87 day solo canoe expedition across parts of Manitoba, Nunavut, NWT, and Saskatchewan. Calem’s experience will inspire you to push your limits and leave you wanting to
- [To The Barrens and Back Wilderness Adventure with Calem Watson - Edmonton](https://paddlealberta.org/events/to-the-barrens-and-back-wilderness-adventure-with-caleb-watson-edmonton/) - To The Barrens and Back Wilderness Adventure with Caleb Watson - Edmonton Do you love outdoor adventure?Join Saskatchewan-born adventurer Calem Watson as he takes you on an incredible solo canoe expedition across parts of Manitoba, Nunavut, NWT, and Saskatchewan. Calem’s experience will inspire you to push your limits and leave you wanting to plan your
- [World Paddling Film Festival Edmonton](https://paddlealberta.org/events/world-paddling-film-festival-edmonton/) - World Paddling Film Festival Edmonton It’s back! UAPS is excited to host the World Paddling Film Festival in Edmonton on March 29, 2025! Since 2006, the Paddling Film Festival has been a highlight in over 130 cities around the globe, showcasing the finest paddling films. It motivates audiences to cherish their local waterways, venture into
- [Paddle Canada Moving Water Canoe Instructor - Tandem](https://paddlealberta.org/events/paddle-canada-moving-water-canoe-instructor-tandem/) - Course: Paddle Canada Moving Water Canoe Instructor - Tandem Register With: U of C Outdoor Centre Dates: May 5 - 9 2025 Location: Calgary and Area Price: $525

## Calendars

- [Events Calendar](https://paddlealberta.org/calendar/events/)

## Organizers

- [Paddle Alberta](https://paddlealberta.org/organizer/paddle-alberta/)
- [United Albertan Paddling Society](https://paddlealberta.org/organizer/united-albertan-paddling-society/) - The United Albertan Paddling Society is a recreational whitewater kayaking club based out of Edmonton, Alberta. With strong instructional programming for both adults and youth, UAPS has been introducing paddlers to the excitement of whitewater since 1978.
- [U of C Outdoor Centre](https://paddlealberta.org/organizer/u-of-c-outdoor-centre/)
- [UAPS](https://paddlealberta.org/organizer/uaps/)

## Venues

- [Edmonton](https://paddlealberta.org/venue/edmonton/)
- [Calgary](https://paddlealberta.org/venue/calgary/)
- [HeLa Ventures](https://paddlealberta.org/venue/hela-ventures/)