Where can I stand up paddle board in Calgary?

Where can I stand up paddle board in Calgary?

Places to Stand Up Paddle Board near Calgary

• Chestermere Lake. Location: 19.8 km from downtown Calgary.
• Barrier Lake Reservoir. Location: 12.1 km down highway 40 from Highway 1.
• Ghost Lake Reservoir.
• Two Jack Lake.
• Johnson Lake.
• Spray Lakes Reservoir.
• Bow River.

Where can I paddle board in Alberta?

Some of the best places to SUP are Johnson Lake and Two Jack Lake, both of which can be accessed from the Minnewanka Loop Road; Vermillion Lakes, which has great opportunities for wildlife viewing; and the idyllic backdrops of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise.

Can you paddle board on the Calgary reservoir?

No Stand Up Paddle boards. No swimming in the Reservoir. No inflatables.

Can you SUP Red Deer River?

You can even use a stand up paddleboard to explore the Red Deer River through the Alberta Badlands.

Can you paddleboard in Banff?

Paddling in Banff and Lake Louise Whether you travel by canoe, kayak or stand up paddle board (SUP), you will be met with unforgettable mountain vistas and an adventure to match. Non-motorized boats including canoes, kayaks and stand up paddleboards are permitted on all water bodies in Banff National Park.

Can you SUP on the Elbow River?

Elbow River: Upstream of Bragg Creek there are numerous sections of whitewater from Class II to V. Requires some river paddling and safety knowledge. Incredibly beautiful river to paddle with loads of picnic areas and hiking trails nearby.

Can you SUP at Bowness Park?

Bowness Lagoon is located at Bowness Park (8900 48 Ave NW). With two pretty ponds to paddle, this is a fun place to learn to SUP while watching ducks, geese, and the resident beaver! There’s a shallow channel that connects to the Bow River, but water levels are usually too low for SUPs (you could break your fin off).

Do I need a licence to paddleboard?

Do I really need a license? Yes, the use of a paddleboard, or any other portable, unpowered craft on the majority of inland waterways, requires a license obtainable from the relevant authority. On Regent’s Canal, there are two license options: Short term or 30-days explorers’ license from the Canal and River Trust.

How long does it take to float down the Red Deer River?

Paddling from Content Bridge to Drumheller This is the most popular stretch of the Red Deer River that most folks will paddle and it takes roughly four days to do the entire distance of 119 km. (longer if you are on a stand up paddleboard or if you want to enjoy shorter days with children.)

Can I SUP in Lake Louise?

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are idyllic locations for a SUP. Paddle the turquoise waters of Lake Louise with the striking Mount Victoria in the background and float on Moraine Lake as you are encircled by the famous Valley of the Ten Peaks.

Can you paddle board on Wedge Pond?

Wedge Pond: A very small, protected lake that gets surprisingly warm in the summer months. Great views and an amazing picnic location. An excellent paddling destination for those with younger kids.

Can you SUP on Bowness Lagoon?

Can you paddleboard on Bowness Lagoon?

Can you paddle board at Carburn Park?

If you live in south Calgary, you can try stand up paddleboarding at Carburn Park, but my favourite place to paddle in the city is Bowness Park in the NW.