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Calgary and area's premier recreational paddling club. 

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Upcoming events

    • 17 Dec 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Your board works hard at these board meetings :)

    Of Note: we have changed these meetings to the third Wednesday of the month.

    Board club meetings are open to guests attending, please email the president at info@bowwaters.org to request to join and/or to put forward a request for an agenda item, (e.g. member concern or request etc).

    The board does not meet in July or August but if necessary the Executive will meet and make decisions.

    If you are interested in joining the board as a member rep, please contact Tina! (Annual General Meeting takes place in November at Club Night).

    Minutes of board meetings are posted on the website once they are approved. Look under Members tab, Club Official Docs (you must be logged in).



    • 21 Jan 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Your board works hard at these board meetings :)

    Of Note: we have changed these meetings to the third Wednesday of the month.

    Board club meetings are open to guests attending, please email the president at info@bowwaters.org to request to join and/or to put forward a request for an agenda item, (e.g. member concern or request etc).

    The board does not meet in July or August but if necessary the Executive will meet and make decisions.

    If you are interested in joining the board as a member rep, please contact Tina! (Annual General Meeting takes place in November at Club Night).

    Minutes of board meetings are posted on the website once they are approved. Look under Members tab, Club Official Docs (you must be logged in).



    • 4 Feb 2026
    • 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    • BWCC Club House


    Paddle Alberta 

    Learn about Paddle Alberta's first Community Paddling Weekend. Held Oct 3 - 5, 2025 (in Rocky Mountain House) Paddle Alberta's Executive Director, Karla Handy, will talk about the weekend, will share season highlights, and will reveal what Paddle Alberta has planned for 2026.  

     ** Open to the public. **  

    Doors open: 6:30 pm, announcements at 7:00 pm, followed by the presentation. 

    Remote access via this Zoom link

    (Meeting ID: 873 7659 4078 & Passcode: 3828320)




    • 18 Feb 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Your board works hard at these board meetings :)

    Of Note: we have changed these meetings to the third Wednesday of the month.

    Board club meetings are open to guests attending, please email the president at info@bowwaters.org to request to join and/or to put forward a request for an agenda item, (e.g. member concern or request etc).

    The board does not meet in July or August but if necessary the Executive will meet and make decisions.

    If you are interested in joining the board as a member rep, please contact Tina! (Annual General Meeting takes place in November at Club Night).

    Minutes of board meetings are posted on the website once they are approved. Look under Members tab, Club Official Docs (you must be logged in).



    • 4 Mar 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • BWCC Clubhouse


    Seasoned paddler, John Gapp, will present on a recent sea kayaking trip in the Baja region. 

    Doors open at 6:30 pm, announcements at 7:00 pm, followed by the presentation. 

    ** Open to the public **

    Remote access via this Zoom link

    (Meeting ID: 873 7659 4078 & Passcode: 3828320)

    • 18 Mar 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Your board works hard at these board meetings :)

    Of Note: we have changed these meetings to the third Wednesday of the month.

    Board club meetings are open to guests attending, please email the president at info@bowwaters.org to request to join and/or to put forward a request for an agenda item, (e.g. member concern or request etc).

    The board does not meet in July or August but if necessary the Executive will meet and make decisions.

    If you are interested in joining the board as a member rep, please contact Tina! (Annual General Meeting takes place in November at Club Night).

    Minutes of board meetings are posted on the website once they are approved. Look under Members tab, Club Official Docs (you must be logged in).



    • 15 Apr 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Your board works hard at these board meetings :)

    Of Note: we have changed these meetings to the third Wednesday of the month.

    Board club meetings are open to guests attending, please email the president at info@bowwaters.org to request to join and/or to put forward a request for an agenda item, (e.g. member concern or request etc).

    The board does not meet in July or August but if necessary the Executive will meet and make decisions.

    If you are interested in joining the board as a member rep, please contact Tina! (Annual General Meeting takes place in November at Club Night).

    Minutes of board meetings are posted on the website once they are approved. Look under Members tab, Club Official Docs (you must be logged in).



    • 20 May 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Your board works hard at these board meetings :)

    Of Note: we have changed these meetings to the third Wednesday of the month.

    Board club meetings are open to guests attending, please email the president at info@bowwaters.org to request to join and/or to put forward a request for an agenda item, (e.g. member concern or request etc).

    The board does not meet in July or August but if necessary the Executive will meet and make decisions.

    If you are interested in joining the board as a member rep, please contact Tina! (Annual General Meeting takes place in November at Club Night).

    Minutes of board meetings are posted on the website once they are approved. Look under Members tab, Club Official Docs (you must be logged in).



    • 17 Jun 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Your board works hard at these board meetings :)

    Of Note: we have changed these meetings to the third Wednesday of the month.

    Board club meetings are open to guests attending, please email the president at info@bowwaters.org to request to join and/or to put forward a request for an agenda item, (e.g. member concern or request etc).

    The board does not meet in July or August but if necessary the Executive will meet and make decisions.

    If you are interested in joining the board as a member rep, please contact Tina! (Annual General Meeting takes place in November at Club Night).

    Minutes of board meetings are posted on the website once they are approved. Look under Members tab, Club Official Docs (you must be logged in).



    • 12 Jul 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Bow River: Louise train station to Castle Junction bridge
    Register

    Fun Facts:  The Bow River flows from Bow Lake thru the Rocky Mtns. and thru Calgary on its way to join the South Saskatchewan River in southern Alberta. 

    Level/Class:  Intermediate - River Class II;  class 2 rapids in first 4 km

    Description:  A very scenic trip in the mountains, and counting Harlequin ducks for Parks Canada.

    Difficulties of Rapids:  Several class 2 rapids in first 4 km.  Participants will have the option of avoiding these by putting in below. Also possible sweepers on tight river bends.

    Expected Flow: Low 

    Duration:  5 hours; 29 km

    Equipment:  Required equipment by law (click here for Link) plus Helmet and Floatation 

    Shuttle:  Car shuttle will be arranged at the meeting point

    Other Information:   Clean boat after trip

      Trip Coordinator:  <coordinator name and email>

      • 16 Sep 2026
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • Zoom

      Your board works hard at these board meetings :)

      Of Note: we have changed these meetings to the third Wednesday of the month.

      Board club meetings are open to guests attending, please email the president at info@bowwaters.org to request to join and/or to put forward a request for an agenda item, (e.g. member concern or request etc).

      The board does not meet in July or August but if necessary the Executive will meet and make decisions.

      If you are interested in joining the board as a member rep, please contact Tina! (Annual General Meeting takes place in November at Club Night).

      Minutes of board meetings are posted on the website once they are approved. Look under Members tab, Club Official Docs (you must be logged in).



      • 21 Oct 2026
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • Zoom

      Your board works hard at these board meetings :)

      Of Note: we have changed these meetings to the third Wednesday of the month.

      Board club meetings are open to guests attending, please email the president at info@bowwaters.org to request to join and/or to put forward a request for an agenda item, (e.g. member concern or request etc).

      The board does not meet in July or August but if necessary the Executive will meet and make decisions.

      If you are interested in joining the board as a member rep, please contact Tina! (Annual General Meeting takes place in November at Club Night).

      Minutes of board meetings are posted on the website once they are approved. Look under Members tab, Club Official Docs (you must be logged in).



      • 18 Nov 2026
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • Zoom

      Your board works hard at these board meetings :)

      Of Note: we have changed these meetings to the third Wednesday of the month.

      Board club meetings are open to guests attending, please email the president at info@bowwaters.org to request to join and/or to put forward a request for an agenda item, (e.g. member concern or request etc).

      The board does not meet in July or August but if necessary the Executive will meet and make decisions.

      If you are interested in joining the board as a member rep, please contact Tina! (Annual General Meeting takes place in November at Club Night).

      Minutes of board meetings are posted on the website once they are approved. Look under Members tab, Club Official Docs (you must be logged in).



      • 16 Dec 2026
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • Zoom

      Your board works hard at these board meetings :)

      Of Note: we have changed these meetings to the third Wednesday of the month.

      Board club meetings are open to guests attending, please email the president at info@bowwaters.org to request to join and/or to put forward a request for an agenda item, (e.g. member concern or request etc).

      The board does not meet in July or August but if necessary the Executive will meet and make decisions.

      If you are interested in joining the board as a member rep, please contact Tina! (Annual General Meeting takes place in November at Club Night).

      Minutes of board meetings are posted on the website once they are approved. Look under Members tab, Club Official Docs (you must be logged in).



    Upcoming Bow Waters Events

    About Bow Waters Events

    Our paddling trips are classified into Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Please ensure you have the skills to paddle the trips you are signing up for. Unsure? No problem, talk to the coordinator to get some additional insights. 

    A reminder that our trips are not guided. The coordinator is only responsible for the organization of the trip. We are common adventurers and as such are responsible for our selves and our own safety.  

    For on-water trips please make sure you have read, understood and signed our annual waiver.

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     Email:   info@bowwaters.org       

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