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BOW WATERS CANOE CLUB

Calgary and area's premier recreational paddling club. 

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So many benefits when you join us!    Join us        

Paddling, Paddling, Paddling!

  • Over 60 club coordinated trips last year!
  • Day trips,  weekend long camps, right up to multi-day backcountry adventures!
  • There are novice, intermediate and advanced trips. 
  • Our trip coordinators are also regular members...you can always contribute by coordinating a trip!
  • Kayaks, SUPS, inflatables, not just canoes! If you paddle it, we welcome it! 
  • Bow Waters does not charge a fee for our trips *




Affordable Boat Rentals 
  • Bow Waters has an excellent inventory of boats, our rental rates and terms are extremely attractive
  • Day or Tripping Boats
  • Whitewater Boats
  • Solo Boats
  • Don't buy your boat yet!  If you are new to paddling, we encourage you to try out boats from our inventory to really get a feel for the many types of boats and their merits prior to purchasing


Lessons and Training 
  • Bow waters generously subsidizes safety and skills improvement courses as we want everyone to be safe and have fun on the water!
  • Adult and Youth Discounted Lessons with certified instructors through Rocky Mountain Paddling Center
  • Swift water rescue,  Wilderness first aid training, Skills/ Paddling development, some subsidized.
  • Evening whitewater intro and training (no cost) at Harvie Passage right in town, and more!
  • Discounts for Kayak and SUP lessons through AQ Outdoors. 
  • Many mentoring opportunities on our trips



And so much more! 

  • Monthly meetings, slideshows, guest speakers and social events
  • Discounts at local paddling retailers. 
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • River cleanups, paddling and river related events 

Join us  

* There is no charge for our trips, but other costs may be involved: eg camping , boat rentals or vehicle shuttles  

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 Email:   info@bowwaters.org       

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