Ceyana Canoe Club

Shore Events

We can't paddle all the time. Here's our dry-land events.

Course Change, Cancellation and Refund Policy - Please read the policy on this link before completing any program registration that involves a payment.

Upcoming...

    • 07 Apr 2024
    • 05 May 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
    • 5
    Register

    This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Grant McEwan Pool.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes wet exits will be required.   Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  




     

    • 07 Apr 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
    • 6
    Register

    For 2024 - We are offering 4 Kayak Roll clinics - Take as many or as little as needed to perfect your roll. 

    This course is ideal for participants:

    1. that are planning to take the CKC Level 1 - Kayak Instructors Course or have taken it in the past. 

    2. that want to perfect their kayak rolling 

    3. that are new to kayak rolling 

    This pool based program will introduce you to the progressions for rolling a kayak.  Most of our time will be  engaged in rolling, but each evening we'll learn at least one solo rescue or rescue of another, or just a boat.  You will need to be prepared to be very wet, swim goggles and nose clips are found useful by some students. 

    You are welcome to bring your own WW or short (<4 m) Rec kayak, assuming it has a good foot brace, thigh/knee hooks & back band, float bags and a water tight spray cover that fits you. Your boat and gear needs to be spotlessly clean!  Worst case scenario clean it at the pool... but then you have to clean up the deck too!

    Please arrive early to allow enough time to get prepared to be on deck and ready to begin class at the scheduled time



    • 21 Apr 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
    • 6
    Register

    For 2024 - We are offering 4 Kayak Roll clinics - Take as many or as little as needed to perfect your roll. 

    This course is ideal for participants:

    1. that are planning to take the CKC Level 1 - Kayak Instructors Course or have taken it in the past. 

    2. that want to perfect their kayak rolling 

    3. that are new to kayak rolling 

    This pool based program will introduce you to the progressions for rolling a kayak.  Most of our time will be  engaged in rolling, but each evening we'll learn at least one solo rescue or rescue of another, or just a boat.  You will need to be prepared to be very wet, swim goggles and nose clips are found useful by some students. 

    You are welcome to bring your own WW or short (<4 m) Rec kayak, assuming it has a good foot brace, thigh/knee hooks & back band, float bags and a water tight spray cover that fits you. Your boat and gear needs to be spotlessly clean!  Worst case scenario clean it at the pool... but then you have to clean up the deck too!

    Please arrive early to allow enough time to get prepared to be on deck and ready to begin class at the scheduled time



    • 23 Apr 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Lendrum Hall
    • 16
    Register


    This is the first (Part 1)  of a series of safety courses meant to provide the participant with key safety and rescue knowledge and skills to enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide them with appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and others in difficulty.

    The course is designed for canoeists and kayakers.

    Prerequisites  

    1. Minimum age of 15 years 

    2. Basic first aid recommended but not required

    The following topics will be covered 

    Boat setup for safety

    Rope

    Knife

    Risks 

    Risk management 

    Water and environmental hazards 

    Signals 

    Entrapment situations 

    Swimming in whitewater and currents 

    Accessing river hazards

    Rescue techniques (boat based, throw bags, basic rope work, etc)

    What should I bring : 

    Note book 

    Throw Bag - we will practice a bit.


    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    • 25 Apr 2024
    • 29 Aug 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Buena Vista Park - at the canoe club boat houses
    • 40
    Register

    Our Big Canoe Fitness sessions are focused on using the big boats to gain strength, power, and endurance. This is a paddling workout, you will learn many things about paddling the big canoes, but that is not the primary focus. 

    These sessions run every Thursday night depending on weather and water levels from our Buena Vista Storage Sheds, come early to help get the boats to the water, bring your own paddles, pfd's, water bottles, and any other paddling gear you may require.  Paddlers will also be invited to join Darryl and our leaders for Monday evening sessions starting in May.

    We expect these sessions to commence Thursday evenings, 6:45 - 9:00 pm from April 25, and will run until late  August.  Once registered Darryl will forward a google spreadsheet so that you can report on which session you will be attending.... full attendance is the default.Coach Darryl will update on Monday locations once you have registered.

    The start date, and all subsequent sessions depend on appropriate river conditions <600 cms.

    The club collects a $25/month fee this year to help with program costs (insurance fees are up), equipment maintenance and replacement (we have a new canoe for 2024).  Club equipment is available for new paddlers for the first session or three, then participants are expected to provide their own life-jacket, and bent shaft paddle.  If you've not paddled big canoes before it is best to get in a session or two before acquiring your own paddle.  For each session a water bottle, rain gear, and dry clothes in a small dry bag are good to bring along.

    You must be healthy to attend any sessions, please do a COVID/Flu/Cold self assessment before each paddling session. If you are not feeling well please do not come.

    Registration will be available from March 16 to August 10.

    Course Change, Cancellation and Refund Policy - Please read the policy on this link before completing any program registration that involves a payment.  Given the extended nature of this program registration changes and cancellations are by email to Darryl.

    Contact Darryl Tetz for more information: tetz.darryl@gmail.com

    • 27 Apr 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
    • 3
    Register

    Take this course if you paddle a canoe.


    This is Part 2 of a series of safety courses meant to provide the participant with key safety and rescue knowledge and skills to enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide them with appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and others in difficulty.

    The course is designed for canoeists

    Prerequisites  

    1. Be able to swim in normal paddling clothing 

    2. Minimum age of 15 years 

    3. Ability to paddle and knowledge of basic strokes

    4. Comfortable in deep water ( with pfd)

    Basic first aid recommended but not required


    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    • 27 Apr 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
    • 4
    Register

    This program will introduce youth and parents to the basic safety considerations needed for canoe paddling.  This will involve learning to enter these boats, the basic gear required, tipping and self rescues, and if time allows an intro' to the basic strokes.

    This course is limited to 4 families . A family is considered 1 adult and 1 youth between the ages of 4 and 17

    It is best to be on deck early to help with gear prep.




    • 28 Apr 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
    • 5
    Register

    For 2024 - We are offering 4 Kayak Roll clinics - Take as many or as little as needed to perfect your roll. 

    This course is ideal for participants:

    1. that are planning to take the CKC Level 1 - Kayak Instructors Course or have taken it in the past. 

    2. that want to perfect their kayak rolling 

    3. that are new to kayak rolling 

    This pool based program will introduce you to the progressions for rolling a kayak.  Most of our time will be  engaged in rolling, but each evening we'll learn at least one solo rescue or rescue of another, or just a boat.  You will need to be prepared to be very wet, swim goggles and nose clips are found useful by some students. 

    You are welcome to bring your own WW or short (<4 m) Rec kayak, assuming it has a good foot brace, thigh/knee hooks & back band, float bags and a water tight spray cover that fits you. Your boat and gear needs to be spotlessly clean!  Worst case scenario clean it at the pool... but then you have to clean up the deck too!

    Please arrive early to allow enough time to get prepared to be on deck and ready to begin class at the scheduled time



    • 02 May 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Hermitage Park - Main Pond - S end by dock
    Register

    Let's start the season with a bit of a celebration, social and easy pond paddle.  We'll meet a Hermitage Pond near the dock, find a picnic table and burn some smokies... or whatever you bring...  Food & Drink... BYOB!  Once we're fed, we'll chase the geese, ducks and grebes around the lake... maybe even a beaver or muskrat.  You will need to bring all your own paddling gear.

    We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big wind, etc.  Best to register so our leader can send out last minute instructions by the time you leave from work!

    Best if you are a club member, but guests are welcome for one or two of these sessions then our insurance company much appreciates you taking out a membership, as do we!

    for further info': Mark <lundmer@gmail.com>

    • 04 May 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
    • 3
    Register

    This program will introduce youth and parents to the basic safety considerations needed for canoe paddling.  This will involve learning to enter these boats, the basic gear required, tipping and self rescues, and if time allows an intro' to the basic strokes.

    This course is limited to 4 families . A family is considered 1 adult and 1 youth between the ages of 4 and 17

    It is best to be on deck early to help with gear prep.

    Planned course facilitator: Mullen, Clare
    If you have questions email claremullen.clare@gmail.com


    • 04 May 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Take this course if you paddle a kayak.


    It is Part 2 of the safety and rescue series meant to provide the participant with key safety and rescue knowledge and skills to enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide them with appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and others in difficulty.

    The course is designed for kayakers

    Prerequisites  

    1. Be able to swim in normal paddling clothing 

    2. Minimum age of 15 years 

    3. Ability to paddle and knowledge of basic strokes

    4. Comfortable in deep water ( with pfd)

    5. Can perform a wet exit 

    Basic first aid recommended but not required


    Some Skills taught

    Unassisted re-entry

    Assisted re-entry

    Towing


    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    • 05 May 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)
    • 5
    Register

    For 2024 - We are offering 4 Kayak Roll clinics - Take as many or as little as needed to perfect your roll. 

    This course is ideal for participants

    1. that are planning to take the CKC Level 1 - Kayak Instructors Course or have taken it in the past. 

    2. that want to perfect their kayak rolling 

    3. that are new to kayak rolling 

    This pool based program will introduce you to the progressions for rolling a kayak.  Most of our time will be  engaged in rolling, but each evening we'll learn at least one solo rescue or rescue of another, or just a boat.  You will need to be prepared to be very wet, swim goggles and nose clips are found useful by some students. 

    You are welcome to bring your own WW or short (<4 m) Rec kayak, assuming it has a good foot brace, thigh/knee hooks & back band, float bags and a water tight spray cover that fits you. Your boat and gear needs to be spotlessly clean!  Worst case scenario clean it at the pool... but then you have to clean up the deck too!

    Please arrive early to allow enough time to get prepared to be on deck and ready to begin class at the scheduled time



    • 09 May 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Riel Park boat launch
    Register

    Second Thursday Evening - Riel Park boat launch to access either Big Lake, or the run down and back on the Sturgeon River.  Either way lots of bird life to see.

    We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big wind, etc.  Best to register so our leader can send out last minute instructions by the time you leave from work!

    Best if you are a club member, but guests are welcome for one or two of these sessions then our insurance company much appreciates you taking out a membership, as do we!

    for further info': Mark <lundmer@gmail.com>

    • 10 May 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • 12 May 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Camping TBA
    • 12
    Register

    This should be an easy couple of day trips in the Red Deer area.  We will car camp at one of the local campgrounds (TBD) and day trip.  These are easy reaches with gravel bars, small gravel bar chutes and the occasional boulder and sweeper for excitement.  Basic River skills required: eddy turns, ferrying, bracing, maneuvering skills, reading rocks and simple channels, avoiding sweepers and the outside of corners.

    Folk will need to make their own campsite or RV site booking at TBA.

    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

    Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20) is N/A... no fees to be collected.


    • 17 May 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • 20 May 2024
    • 4:30 PM
    • Pembina River near Flatbush, AB
    • 4
    Register

    Flatbush Float 'N Bloat! Bush Camping & local paddling on the Pembina and near by lakes. This is all within a 2 hour drive north from Edmonton.

    Club members are invited to explore in a series of day trips: the Pembina River, Cross Lake Prov Park and Flatbush Creek in the vicinity of Flatbush. Camping is available for our club members on the Zimmermann's 1/4 Section of wilderness. Day trips on Pembina River is class 1+ easy meandering river, and Cross Lake Prov Park (30 minutes away) offers lake paddling with lots of waterbirds. Zimmermann property offers 6 km of nature trails for walks, exceptional birding.  And, each evening 'eating and be merry' (the bloat part!) Camping at Zimmermann’s is "rough", no power for RVs.  If you wish to join Ceyana for day trips, be sure to inform Kathryn in advance.

    Registered participants will receive a set of directions from Kathryn & Paul.

    Club equipment and boats may be available; send email request to our Properties Chair.

    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

    Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20) is N/A... no fees to be collected.
    • 31 May 2024
    • 6:00 PM
    • 02 Jun 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Moose Lake, Bonnyville
    • 16
    Register

    This Introduction to Lake Canoeing course introduces beginner tandem paddlers how to paddle with a partner in calm sheltered waters. Some topics covered are entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, equipment selection and where to go paddling. You can register on your own or with a partner. 

    In addition we aim to demystify: Trip planning, Orienteering, Gear, Stowing and balancing gear in a canoe

    Bear (and other animal) safety, Water treatment, Backcountry cooking , Food planning and Communication in the backcountry are among other topics.

    Gear required:

    Canoe, paddle, life vest, bailer, throw-bag and suitable paddle clothing. Camping gear or RV

    Detail on paddling gear and how to obtain club gear check the Ceyana website. (https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org)

    If you need transport for your boat contact the organizers at least 10 days prior to the start of the course.

    If you need to borrow club gear for the course , it must be reserved and picked up on the Thursday (May 30th) before the course and returned on the Thursday after the course

    Total Instruction:

    16 Hours of which the majority on water

    Participants would be encouraged to arrive Friday evening 31st of May and the course will be run from Saturday morning 1st June 10 am till Sunday 2nd June 2024 till 4pm.

    When:

    Participants would be encouraged to arrive Friday evening 31st of May and the course will be run from Saturday morning 1st June 10 am till Sunday 2nd June 2024 till 4pm.

    Note: camping fees are in addition to course fees. Its $35 for RV and $18 for a tent


    Please note we will need help getting the canoes to the lake and back. 

    Please let us know if you 

    1. Have your own boat that is appropriate for the course?

    2. You Can assist hauling your own boat, and another, or more to Moose Lake and back?




     

    • 01 Jun 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Star Lake & Chelsey Robinson Park (NSR)
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Take this course if you paddle a kayak.


    It is the 3rd of a series of safety courses meant to provide the participant with key safety and rescue knowledge and skills to enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide them with appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and others in difficulty.

    for the morning session we will be at Star Lake 

    We will then proceed to  Const. Chelsey Robinson Park - take a break for lunch and continue practice at the NSR access in the park.

    be prepared to get wet in the morning and afternoon, bring wet and dry suits if you have them.


    The course is designed for Kayakers

    Prerequisites  

    1. Be able to swim in normal paddling clothing 

    2. Minimum age of 15 years 

    3. Ability to paddle and knowledge of basic strokes

    4. Comfortable in deep water ( with pfd)

    5. Be able to perform a wet exit.

    Basic first aid recommended but not required

    Some items covered are -

    • Unassisted re-entry
    • Assisted re-entry
    • Towing

    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    • 01 Jun 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Star Lake & Chelsey Robinson Park (NSR)
    • 5
    Register

    Take this course if you paddle a canoe.


    It is the 3rd of a series of safety courses meant to provide the participant with key safety and rescue knowledge and skills to enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide them with appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and others in difficulty.

    for the morning session we will be at Star Lake 

    We will then proceed to  Const. Chelsey Robinson Park - take a break for lunch and continue practice at the NSR access in the park.

    be prepared to get wet in the morning and afternoon, bring wet and dry suits if you have them.

    The course is designed for canoeists

    Prerequisites  

    1. Be able to swim in normal paddling clothing 

    2. Minimum age of 15 years 

    3. Ability to paddle and knowledge of basic strokes

    4. Comfortable in deep water ( with pfd)


    Basic first aid recommended but not required


    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    • 02 Jun 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Elk Island National Park-Astotin Lake
    • 7
    Register

    This course aims to give you an introduction to planning and navigating with the use of a map and a compass.  We will meet at Elk Island national park - Astotin Lake (national park pass  required for entry). Part of the course will be spent navigating on land and on the water. 

    We will review:

    route planning 

    Topo Maps

    Map reading

    use of a compass to take bearings from a map

    Orientating yourself on a map

    Re-orientate yourself if you get lost . 


    Participants are expected to have a compass. 

    Recommended Compass - Silva mirror compass with declination built into it , a regular compass will also do.

    Participants are expected to bring their own boats

    Planned course facilitator: Ulmer, Eugene
    If you have questions <lundmer@gmail.com>

    • 07 Jun 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • 09 Jun 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Camping at Kinky Lake between Hinton and Jasper Park gates
    • 8
    Register
    This white water weekend is for experienced river paddlers on rapids up to Class III for all the runs, and Class II for some of the runs.  It is early season the water will be cold. This is our traditional Wildhay weekend but as we plan this trip the snow pack is low and we anticipate mostly paddling in Jasper Park.  But maybe the Wildhay will be "up."
    1. We have the entire Kinky Lake Campground booked (24kms west of Hinton on HWY16) as we have guaranteed paddling on Athabasca River in Jasper. Driving Kinky Lake to Old Fort Point (our take out for the Athabasca River runs) is approximately 60kms. On the Athabasca River we paddle the full section from Below the Falls to Old Fort Point which is 34 kms of great scenery and up to Class 3+ water.

    Less experienced paddlers may skip the upper run (9kms) and join at Meeting of the Waters (Whirlpool joins the Athabasca). See Mark’s Guide For Alberta Paddlers for detailed river information.

    1. This trip is for whitewater boats, with full floatation. Paddlers must have dry suits or wet suits.
    2. Camp cost at Kinky Lake is $45 per camp unit for the weekend. There are 10 campsites each with a picnic table, a lake to practice on and toilet facilities.
    3. IF the Wildhay has enough water we could consider paddling it on the Friday or the Sunday.

    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

    Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20) is May 21, 2024

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    • 07 Jun 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • 09 Jun 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Camping at Cache Lake cmpgrnd
    • 10
    Register

    This should be a fun weekend exploring the lakes of William Switzer Park, and Jarvis Creek.  All a 1/2+ North of Hinton on Hwy# 40.  Some of these lakes are very sheltered, and assuming water Jarvis creek is a great first test of your maneuvering skills in modest flowing water.

    Folk will need to make their own campsite or RV site booking on Alberta Parks Reservations. For this weekend our leaders would like to camp at the Cache Lake Campground, just a short portage to Jarvis Creek, Cache Lake and Graveyard Lake.  Only 16 sites book early.  If you miss there are 1st Come - 1st Serve sites nearby at Halfway, and Beaver Ranch Campground, or book into Gregg Lake Campground.

    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

    Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20) is N/A... no fees to be collected.


    • 16 Jun 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Islet Lake - meet crew in the parking lot / picnic table
    Register

    Come and join Tim and fellow members for a morning Father's Day Celebration.  Bring along a brunch or snack and a hot drink.  We gather, we socialize, we go for a paddle on Islet Lake to check out the bird life... of which there is usually plenty.  Tim reports only two requirements: you like sweets, and you have a tolerance for Dad jokes!  And we maybe Dads, we all had a Dad, we probably know a few Dads, we all have a Dad to celebrate!

    We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big wind, etc.  Best to register so our leader can send out last minute instructions by the time you leave from work!

    Best if you are a club member, but guests are welcome for one or two of these sessions, then our insurance company insists you take out a membership, as do we!

    for further info': Tim <t1swanson2@gmail.com>

    • 18 Jun 2024
    • 27 Jun 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Rundle Pond + MacEwan Pool
    • 8
    Register

    This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  

    This program will run on: 18th , 20th , 25th 27th June at Rundle Pond and on 21st June at Grant MacEwan University pool (MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave)) (this is a 30 minute wet exit session) 

    Planned Course facilitator : Homola, Ellen , Bielak , Chantelle (for pool wet exit session)

    • 18 Jun 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Rundle Pond
    • 4
    Register

    The Basic Stand Up Paddleboard--SUP-- course introduces the novice to paddling a paddleboard in calm sheltered water.


    Safety Skills

    • Falling off safely
    • Remounting the board
    • Use of a leash
    • Understanding weather and paddling conditions


    Paddling Skills

    • Lifting and carrying a board
    • Choosing and holding a paddle
    • Mounting a board at a beach or dock
    • Prone paddling
    • Paddling while kneeling
    • Standing up
    • Paddling in a straight line
    • Forward stroke
    • Braking stroke
    • Sweep strokes
    • Paddling in windy or turbulent conditions

    You are welcome to bring your own SUP and paddle



    Planned Course facilitator :Faulkner,Nathaniel

    • 18 Jun 2024
    • 27 Jun 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Rundle Park Paddling Centre, Edmonton
    • 9
    Register

    This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

    This program will run on: June 18th 20th , 25th and 27th

    Planned course facilitator McKean, Donna



    • 21 Jun 2024
    • 24 Jun 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • Rundle Pond + MacEwan Pool
    • 8
    Register

    This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  

    This program will run on: 22nd and 23 June at Rundle Pond and on 21st June at Grant MacEwan University pool (MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave) (this is a 30 minute wet exit session) 


    Planned Course facilitator : Bielak, Chantelle

    • 22 Jun 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 23 Jun 2024
    • 4:30 PM
    • Rundle Pond, NSR, River TBD
    • 9
    Register

    This intro' tandem river canoeing program is for those with basic flatwater  skills, including the J stroke.  This course will review the flat water and introduce moving water skills for paddling tandem canoes on easy moving water.   The program will start at the Hermitage or Rundle Park Ponds in east central Edmonton for one morning, the afternoon on the river in Edmonton. The 2nd day on a local easy river.  

    This program: June 22, 9 am till 12:30 pm at Rundle Park Ponds, then 1:30 till 5 pm on the North Saskatchewan River

      June 23, 9 am till 4:00 pm, on the river - to be determined based on flows possibly the Pembina or the Sturgeon

    Planned Instructor : Donna McKean
    For further info contact donnaluke@shaw.ca

    Prerequisites: basic canoe skills and reasonable swimming skills.

    Needed gear:  canoe, paddle, lifejacket, helmet, dry bag, throw bag, bailer/sponge, and nice to haves: wet/dry suit, rain gear, neoprene booties. kneepads 

    All equipment will/can be supplied, but participants are encouraged to bring/use their own.  Participants do need to bring a lunch, towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  

    Transportation: all participants should be prepared to haul their own or a club boat to the specific location.  You can discuss car pooling with fellow course participants or contact the course instructor if you need assistance with a club boat.

    Cancellation: If river is too high, we'll find another weekend that works for the registrants.


    Planned Instructor : Donna McKean
    For further info contact donnaluke@shaw.ca

    • 22 Jun 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Rundle Pond
    • 6
    Register

    The Basic SUP course introduces the novice to paddling a paddleboard in calm sheltered water.


    Safety Skills

    • Falling off safely
    • Remounting the board
    • Use of a leash
    • Understanding weather and paddling conditions


    Paddling Skills

    • Lifting and carrying a board
    • Choosing and holding a paddle
    • Mounting a board at a beach or dock
    • Prone paddling
    • Paddling while kneeling
    • Standing up
    • Paddling in a straight line
    • Forward stroke
    • Braking stroke
    • Sweep strokes
    • Paddling in windy or turbulent conditions


    Planned Course facilitator : Faulkner, Nathaniel
    For additional information Email natbikes@gmail.com

    • 22 Jun 2024
    • 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Rundle Pond
    • 4
    Register

    This intro' solo lake canoeing program is for those who want to learn to paddle a canoe without a partner.     All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and lifejacket.  

    Lessons may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not reached by the cut-off date. 


    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    • 06 Jul 2024
    • 07 Jul 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Hermitage, NSR, TBD
    • 6
    Register

    This intro' to kayaking on moving water program is for those with basic flat-water skills.  This course will teach the moving water skills for paddling kayaks on easy moving water.   

    The course starts at 9:30am at hermitage pond we will have lunch and spend the afternoon on the river (likely 50th street (Capilano) or Wilfred Laurier park)

    On Sunday we will head to an appropriate river depending on flows (Sturgeon, Pembina, or NSR near Genesee) .

    Prerequisites: basic kayak skills (forward, reverse, sweeps, low brace), complete multiple wet exits and comfortable upside down, reasonable swimming skills.

    Needed gear: fitted kayak with foot rest,  paddle, lifejacket, helmet, dry bag, throw bag, bailer/sponge,

    and nice to haves: wet/dry suit, rain gear, spray deck, neoprene booties.

    Transportation: all participants should be prepared to haul their own or a club kayak to the specific location.  You can discuss car pooling with fellow course participants

    Cancellation: If river is too high, we'll find another July weekend for the majority.

     


    Planned Course facilitator : Mark Lund.


    if you require additional information or can provide assistance with boats please contact Mark <lundmer@gmail.com> 

     

    • 07 Jul 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Islet Lake - meet crew in the parking lot / picnic table
    Register

    Come and join Tim and fellow members for a evening paddle on Astotin Lake.  We will meet at the main Beach & parking lot.  We paddle, cake will appear, Cake will be shared, everyone must bring a plate, fork and a drink.

    We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big wind, etc.  Best to register so our leader can send out last minute instructions by the time you leave from work!

    Best if you are a club member, but guests are welcome for one or two of these sessions, then our insurance company insists on folk taking out a membership, as do we!

    for further info': Tim <t1swanson2@gmail.com>

    • 13 Jul 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 14 Jul 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Pembina River: Reno Rd to the Provincial Park
    • 6
    Register

    Come paddle and overnight camp along the Pembina River.  This is a relaxing 36 km run that becomes a little more scenic, and exciting with each passing km.  We suspect this trip will be a mix of solo kayaks, solo and tandem canoes.  If kayaking and have never camped out of your kayak... do a test loading 1st.  Kayaks generally carry just a wee bit more than a good backpack.

    Besides backcountry camp skills, the river will require modestly good: ferrying, eddy turns, rock & gravel bar reading and avoidance skills.

    The expectation is to meet (Saturday, 10:00 AM) at the Pembina River Park day use area, then drive out to the end of Reno Road, unload and set the shuttle with minimal vehicles to be left at Reno Rd.  And all should be home for an early supper Sunday!

    All participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements for bringing their own boat/ related gear, tent, camp supplies and food. Similarly, tandem canoers should look for partners within the group if you do not already have a partner. Kayakers may need to consider deydrated food due to space requirements. Trip coordinators have limited capacity to carry additional people/equipment. Anyone needing to borrow club equipment should make arrangements at least 14 days in advance. https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/Equipment 


    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

    Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20) is n/a.

    for further info contact Sylvia <syylee888@gmail.com> or Leila <leilarag786@gmail.com>


    • 13 Jul 2024
    • 14 Jul 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Rundle Pond
    • 8
    Register

    This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  

    This program will run on: 13th and 14th July at Rundle Pond


    Planned Course facilitator : Bielak, Chantelle

    • 13 Jul 2024
    • 14 Jul 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Rundle Park Paddling Centre, Edmonton
    • 10
    Register

    This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

    This program will run on: July 13th and 14th

    Planned course facilitator Bostoen, Kristoff



    • 16 Jul 2024
    • 25 Jul 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Rundle Park Paddling Centre, Edmonton
    • 10
    Register

    This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

    This program will run on: Jul 16th,18th,23rd and 25th

    Planned Course facilitator : Mullen, Clare

    Email: claremullen.clare@gmail.com for additional information



    • 02 Aug 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • 05 Aug 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Red Deer River - Camping at Tolman Bridge??
    • 10
    Register

    Come join us for a weekend on the Middle Red Deer runs between Content Bridge and the Beleriot Ferry.  We are NOT yet booked in, and camp fees for the weekend will be:
    - 4 nites be TBD per unit/tent/rv/etc.
    - 3 nites be TBD per unit
    - 2 nites be TBD per unit.
    Fees and refund deadline will be determined once the campground is booked (after May 01).  Be sure to register only one person... guests will be charged if you register them... Camp fee is per camp unit!  And best to fill up the tent/RV with family and friends to keep the per head cost down! Camping is rustic, well water, fire pits, usually clean toilets, and NO power!

    These runs on the Red Deer River are very scenic, offer lots of bird life, and require just the basic river skills of being able to ferry, complete easy eddy turns, recognize and avoid rocks and gravel bars.  These runs include the transition from Aspen Parkland to the Alberta Prairies and Badlands, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Prov. Park.

    Contact Mark Lund <lundmer@gmail.com> for any questions about this trip.

    Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

    Cancellation or Change deadline for refund is July 16th.

    • 10 Aug 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 12 Aug 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Athab' R: Jasper Lake to east of Hinton
    • 8
    Register
    Come Paddle the Athabasca River, out through the front range and into the boreal forest from just below Jasper Lake through to Pulp Road Bridge east of Hinton.  There will be two nights of
    "canoe camping".  This is a fast river with sections of what can be tight logjams and sweepers, and some fun bouncy water.  Good Intermediate river skills and back country camp are required.  There maybe a fee for taxi rental for the car shuttle... TBD!

    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

    Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20) is n/a.

    for further info contact Jim <jimdurnford@gmail.com>


    • 17 Aug 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 25 Aug 2024
    • 6:00 PM
    • Stuart & Nechako Rivers: Ft. St. James to Prince George, BC
    • 7
    Register
    Come paddle & camp with Tim & Laura on the Stuart & Nechako Rivers down to Prince George.  This is week long canoe trip, with wilderness camping and  modest (Class -III) whitewater.  Very good river paddling and camping skills required.  Please consult with Tim before registering for this trip.

    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    for further info contact Tim <t1swanson2@gmail.com>



    • 23 Aug 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • 25 Aug 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Camping at at the Wabasso Campground south of Jasper
    • 9
    Register
    This is a paddling weekend with two options, some fine river and WW paddling for intermediate river or better paddlers; and options for folk to paddle the local lakes.
    1. Greg has 10 sites booked at the Wabasso campground. Each site is $85 for the weekend.
    2. We will be paddling the Athabasca River from Below the Falls to Old Fort Point which is 34 kms of great scenery and up to Class 3+ water.

    Less experienced paddlers skip the upper run (9kms) and join at Meeting of the Waters (Whirlpool joins the Athabasca). See Mark’s Guide For Alberta Paddlers for detailed river information.

    1. You can also paddle some of the Lakes (Annette, Edith, Patricia...) or hike or bike so many places.

    If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

    Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

    Course change, and cancellation deadline for refund, less penalty ($20), is Aug. 06, 2024

    Jasper - Wabasso Campground Map


    • 30 Aug 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • 02 Sep 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Kootenay Plains, North Sask R., west of Nordegg, and out to the Banff - Jasper Hwy
    • 30
    Register

    Come join us for a weekend on the Kootenay Plains in the Cavalcade Meadows group site (site #4) for the 2024 Labor Day Weekend.  We are booked in, and camp fees for the weekend will be:
    - 4 nites be $165 per unit/tent/rv/etc.
    - 3 nites be $125 per unit
    - 2 nites be $ 85 per unit.
    Be sure to register only one person... guests will be charged if you register them... Camp fee is per camp unit!  And best to fill up the tent/RV with family and friends to keep the per head cost down!
    Camping is rustic, well water, fire pits, usually clean toilets, camp kitchen and NO power!

    This is one of the prettiest mountain spots in Alberta!   And there is paddling (big & small lakes and rivers in the area), day hikes in various directions (Siffleur Falls being the most popular), Mtn Biking and even a bit of scrambling can be found!  Our most popular paddling over the years has been the runs on the North Saskatchewan: above Saskatchewan Crossing (two portages), below 'the Crossing (no portages and some fun bits).   And in recent years we've made some forays onto Lake Abraham in the early morning or evening... it has reputation for day time wind.  Last time out we went up and paddled on the Waterfowl lakes S of Saskatchewan Crossing.  And some years on the Monday we've done the run below the Bighorn Dam to the FTR (it can be a bit full of log jams) on the way home.

    For the Banff park runs we will have to be cognizant of the 48 hr dry time between water bodies.  I don't think this will affect us if we paddle three days in a row on the NSR.

    Contact Mark Lund <lundmer@gmail.com> for any questions about this trip.

    Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

    Cancellation or Change deadline for refund is August 14th.


Past events

15 Mar 2024 2024 Ceyana AGM, Dinner and Social
25 Feb 2024 Winter Social--skate, ski, snowshoe, hike, visit
04 Nov 2023 Slides & Lies Social
06 Oct 2023 Kootenay River
15 Sep 2023 NSR Historical Paddle
09 Sep 2023 Bow River through Calgary
02 Sep 2023 Lakeland Park - Jackson Lake Circuit.
01 Sep 2023 2023 Upper Brazeau River - Advance whitewater river day trips
19 Aug 2023 Canoe Poling Clinic by Charles Burchill
19 Aug 2023 Canoe Style Clinic by Charles Burchill
13 Aug 2023 A Sunday Paddle through Edmonton
12 Aug 2023 Yoga , Paddle , Socialize (Lake paddle - birding)
22 Jul 2023 Historical Voyageur Canoe Paddle through Edmonton
16 Jul 2023 Cake on the Lake: a lunch time social and paddle
22 Jun 2023 W Wilson Artwork Auction for a New Voyageur Canoe
18 Jun 2023 Cancelled - Fathers Day morning social and paddle
17 Jun 2023 NSR - Berrymore to Devon, or shorter
21 May 2023 May Long - Sunday day paddle on Coal Lake
14 May 2023 Mothers Day morning social and paddle
12 May 2023 Flatbush Float 'N Bloat May 12-15 at Pembina River near Flatbush, AB
27 Apr 2023 2023 Big / Voyageur Canoe Fitness Paddles with D. Tetz
16 Apr 2023 Ceyana Trip Leader Training - Education Session
15 Apr 2023 2023 Edmonton Paddlers Gear Swap
18 Mar 2023 2023 Ceyana AGM and Social
04 Mar 2023 Dehydrated Backcountry Menu Planning
22 Jan 2023 2023 Nordic Ski Day at SWC
26 Nov 2022 Coastal Paddling Trips Slides Social
15 Oct 2022 Slides & Lies Social
25 Sep 2022 A Hasty Paddle - 2022
16 Sep 2022 Five Forts - Two Nights on the North Saskatchewan
07 Aug 2022 Kayak rolling & wet exit, Canoe tipping and rescues Practice/Review - Session #2
24 Jul 2022 Fort to Fort
22 Jul 2022 Peace River Brigade - Passing the Paddle
15 Jul 2022 Blackstone River
10 Jul 2022 Cake on the lake
24 Jun 2022 CKC Kayak Instructor 1 (Pool & Lake)
21 Jun 2022 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based
19 Jun 2022 Fathers Day Brunch
03 Jun 2022 Pembina River June 3 to 5 Camp, Education & Tripping
23 May 2022 Flatbush Float & Bloat - May 23-25
20 May 2022 Flatbush Float & Bloat - May 20-23
14 May 2022 Edmonton Paddlers Gear Swap
30 Apr 2022 Intro' to WW Solo Canoes - 1 pool session
28 Apr 2022 Big / Voyageur Canoe Fitness Paddles with D. Tetz
26 Apr 2022 Apr 26 Social - Tripping Tips - Rundle Park 7-8:30PM
24 Apr 2022 Family and Youth Safety Orientation to Canoes & Kayaks
16 Apr 2022 Kayak Rolling & Rescue - 3 sessions
19 Mar 2022 2022 Ceyana Annual General Meeting
20 Feb 2022 Ceyana CC at Strathcona Wilderness Centre
30 Oct 2021 Fall paddle on North Saskatchewan River, Laurier to Dawson Park
23 Oct 2021 Fall Paddle on North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton
02 Oct 2021 Two Days To 1810
25 Sep 2021 Brazeau River advanced whitewater canoeing
03 Sep 2021 Labor Day Weekend - North Saskatchewan R - camping at Cavalcade Meadows
19 Aug 2021 "Liver on the River"
05 Aug 2021 BV Thursday Evening Paddling Registration for Aug. 5
02 Aug 2021 Vinca Bridge to Waskatenau Bridge on North Saskatchewan River
29 Jul 2021 BV Thursday Evening Paddling Registration for July 29
27 Jul 2021 RPPC Tuesday Evening Paddling Registration for July 27
25 Jul 2021 Devon to Edmonton on our North Saskatchewan River
20 Jul 2021 RPPC Tuesday Evening Paddling Registration for July 20
15 Jul 2021 BV Thursday Evening Paddling Registration for July 15
13 Jul 2021 RPPC Tuesday Evening Paddling Registration for July 13
11 Jul 2021 Cake on the lake
29 Jun 2021 RPPC Tuesday Evening Paddling Registration (Jun.29)
22 Jun 2021 RPPC Tuesday Evening Paddling Registration (Jun.22)
20 Jun 2021 Fathers Day Brunch
15 Jun 2021 RPPC Tuesday Evening Paddling Registration (Jun.15)
08 Jun 2021 RPPC Tuesday Evening Paddling Registration (Jun.8)
24 May 2021 Flatbush Float & Bloat - Part 2 - Cancelled
22 May 2021 New to Ceyana: Lakes Local to Edmonton - Cancelled
22 May 2021 Flatbush Float & Bloat - Cancelled
27 Dec 2020 Share Your Adventure Night
07 Nov 2020 Slides & Lies 2020
04 Sep 2020 Labor Day Weekend - Athabasca River - Poachers Landing
04 Sep 2020 Kootenay River
22 Aug 2020 Intro Paddling Practice for Canoes and Kayaks
07 Aug 2020 Bow River in Banff Park
05 Aug 2020 Liver on the River
18 Jul 2020 Cake on the lake
21 Jun 2020 Fathers Day Brunch
07 May 2020 Cancelled - all club paddling events & programs to June 15
07 Mar 2020 Ceyana Canoe Club - Annual General Meeting & Social
21 Feb 2020 CCC - Annual Trips Planning Social
30 Jan 2020 Flying Canoe - Volunteers needed Jan. 30, 31 & Feb. 1
18 Jan 2020 2020 Nordic Ski Day at SWC
02 Nov 2019 Annual Slides 'n Lies
07 Jul 2019 Ceyana's "New Canadian Paddle"
21 May 2019 RPPC Tuesday Evening Volunteers
05 May 2019 A Taxing Paddle
16 Mar 2019 2019 Annual General Meeting & Social
13 Jan 2019 January Ski & Snow Shoe Social
05 Aug 2018 Liver on the River - a Pâté float
01 Jul 2018 Cake on the Lake - for Canada Day 2018
17 Mar 2018 2018 Ceyana AGM, Social and Entertainment
27 Jan 2018 '17 Brigade Wrap-up / '18 Trip Planning
04 Nov 2017 Slides & Lies
19 Sep 2017 Rundle Wrap-up and BBQ
16 Sep 2017 EPCOR RiverFest Flotilla Volunteers
10 Jun 2017 Ceyana Executive Meeting
10 Jun 2017 River Day
16 May 2017 2017 Reel Paddling Film Festival
18 Apr 2017 MEC Club Night
18 Mar 2017 AGM and Star Gazing
26 Feb 2017 A night of Voyageur Dancing
30 Nov 2016 Club Night at MEC
30 Oct 2016 2017 Voyageur Brigades Info Session
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