Ceyana Canoe Club upcoming events

Canoe Meadows Campsite Aug 28-30, Paddling in North the Kanaskis and Bow Valley (28 Aug 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Come join us for camping at the Canoe Meadows Group Campsite in Kananaskis, and day trip paddling on local lakes, rivers and the whitewater race course on the Kananaskis River if you possess the skills! (and the water is running)

You are required to pay for the full weekend cost (for Fri and Sat nights) no matter how many nights you plan to stay. The camping rate quoted is per camping unit (1 camping unit is 1 vehicle with 1 tent (1, 6-person tent or 2,2-person tents) OR 1 RV, with max 6 people per camping unit as per AWA rules. No refunds are issued if YOU cancel after August 13.

Kananaskis Country requires you to have a 2026 Kan Conservation Pass, purchase from AB government here.

CEYANA MEMBERS please register & pay via this registration form on this website. Remember, no refunds are issued if cancel less than 14 days in advance (after August 13th.)

TRIP LEADERS: We are looking for volunteers to lead day trips. If you are a club trip leader and you have paddled in the area, please let us know. We will provide a free campsite to volunteer Trip Leaders. Please forward your trip leading offers with local reaches you are familiar with to Donna. (If asked to Lead, Ceyana will register you for the weekend with no fees.)

Local lake daytrips - Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lake and Barrier Lake.

Ceyana may offer local river daytrips up to Class II - the Middle Bow River to Banff Class I+, Banff to Canmore Class 1+, Lower Ghost Dam to Cochrane Paddlers Class II, Lower Kanananskis River downstream of Canoe Meadows Class II. ***Pending availability of leaders.

Questions? Contact Donna <tripschair@ceyana.ca>

Paddling the North Saskatchewan River with Bow Waters (04 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Looking for a labour day weekend trip that is not too far away? Come to Rocky Mountain House. Camping at Parks Canada Rocky Mountain Historic House

Description: paddling on the NSR and Clearwater rivers

Level/Class: Novice+

Difficulties of Rapids: Class 1-2

Expected Flow: Low / Medium

Duration: Half day / day

Equipment: Required equipment by law (click here for Link)

Shuttle: will work on shuttle at campsite

Other Information: bring your Parks Canada pass

Fun Facts: visit the Rocky Mountain historic park. See the 1967 centennial canoe

Trip Coordinator: tom jacklin: crowfoot47@yahoo.ca

Thompson River Canoe Trip--in Voyageur Canoes (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Big Canoe Rendezvous typically occurs on the Thompson River each year on the second weekend of September. It is held on the Thompson River near Savona on high volume class 2 whitewater. It has traditionally been co-hosted by the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club (VCKC) and the Thompson Rivers Interior Paddling Society (TRIPS Canoe Club). https://www.bccanoe.com/events/rcabc-big-canoe-rendezvous.

Ceyana Canoe Club is organizing a crew to attend this Thompson River canoe trip in BC this September.

Proposed Itinerary

Friday, September 11
Travel from Edmonton to Juniper Beach Provincial Park, just east of Cache Creek, and set up camp

Saturday, September 12
Paddle the Thompson River from Savona to Ashcroft, with lunch at Juniper Beach.

Sunday, September 13
Paddle from Savona to Juniper Beach, load the canoes around noon, and travel back to Edmonton.

The Thompson is a large-volume river with Class 2 rapids, so paddlers should have some big-canoe and/or moving-water experience.

Estimated Cost & Transportation

The estimated cost is approximately $150 per paddler. This should likely cover the cost of towing the canoes and shared transportation, with team members carpooling together in the truck and a secondary vehicle.

Participants will also be responsible for their own camping and food costs.

Tow vehicle: If you have a suitable vehicle and are willing to help tow the canoes, please let us know when you register.

Payment will be required by August 21.

RCABC membership will be required for insurance purposes, Wade and Liz Martinson will go over the process with registrants.