Ceyana Canoe Club

Trips

Ceyana volunteers organize trips ranging from local, easy paddles, to extended trips and whitewater excursions. We encourage early contact with the trip coordinator to ensure that a trip will not be cancelled for lack of interest, or be over subscribed. Sometimes, club trips are organized just a few days before departure as opportunities and interest dictate. Check the tripping calendar often and watch your email for new trips. You must be a member to attend any overnight club trip, or a guest of a member for our day trips. 

How Skilled and Experienced a Paddler are You?
The club has received permission to use the Paddler Self Rating Guide from Mark's Guide for Alberta Paddlers.  Click on this link, have paper & pencil ready, and work through this guide to determine if you are a Novice, Intermediate or Skilled Paddler for lakes, rivers or whitewater.  This will help you choose appropriate trips to match your skills, and maybe encourage you to take in a paddling and/or rescue courses.
Organize a Trip of YOUR OWN!

Ceyana is always looking for more people to organize trips. If you have a trip in mind, work with the Trips Chair to have it added as an official club trip. You don't necessarily need to lead the on-water portion of the trip--the Tripping Chair can help you find someone to fill that role. Contact info can be found here: Contact

A note to non-members...

Registrants are advised to sign up for club membership well in advance if you interested in a course or trip and are not already a member. As an organization wholly run by volunteers we do not have a full time admin to immediately answer questions or handle website issues. Membership payments paid by credit card are usually confirmed much faster than e-transfers or cheques. Our membership term runs through the calendar year so signing up early ensures you receive all pre-season club updates and early notification of courses and trips.

All club trips must be approved by the club (usually by the Tripping Chair) and participants must be current members of the Ceyana Canoe Club to participate on any overnight trip. 

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

Trips Schedule

  • Hermitage Park: Paddle & Smokey Burn

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

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  • CCC Trip Leader Orientation

    • 08 May 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • the Lund Residence - directions to be sent
    • 5 registrants
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    This evening is for those who want to become trip leaders, have signed-up to lead their first club trip, for those who've lead a few and want a review, and for those old timers who've lead lots of trips and have much trip management wisdom to share.  This event will occur at the Lund's and directions will be forwarded to all registrants.  With a little luck we'll meet around the fire, share a refreshment, and much discussion on how Ceyana supports club tripping and trip leaders, what  the club's expectations are, and what are the responsibilities for our trip leaders.  Do register, so you receive our support materials, and to insure we have refreshment for you!

    for more info: <lundmer@gmail.com>

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  • Big Lake or Sturgeon River Paddle

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

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  • Flatbush Float 'N Bloat near the Pembina River and Flatbush, AB.

    • 17 May 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • 20 May 2024
    • 4:30 PM
    • Pembina River near Flatbush, AB
    • 0
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    Flatbush Float 'N Bloat! Bush Camping & local paddling on the Pembina and nearby lake. 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 water birds. Zimmermann property offers 6 km of nature trails for walks, beaver watching, 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.
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  • Sturgeon River Paddle above Big Lake

    • 26 May 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • #633 Bridge to Cunnignham Rd Bridge
    • Be the first
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    Neil and Kristoff are keen to check out this 15 - 20 km reach of the Sturgeon river above Big Lake.  They are going to scout it out prior to May 26.  An alternative will be the run down to Big Lake.  This is exploratory for the club.  Paddlers joining this trip will need to provide All their own gear and boats. Bring a lunch, snacks, fluids, and paddling wear appropriate for the forecast, wind and rain.  Paddlers should have good paddling maneuvering skills in their boat of choice, competent eddy turns, ferrying and being able to avoid sweepers and log jams that are in the current! The crew will tentatively meet at Cunningham Bridge, leave a shuttle vehicle, load boats and gear into a minimum of vehicles and head up to the Hwy #633 bridge.   For further information contact <neil4atutor@gmail.com>.



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  • Lakes & Creeks of W. Switzer Park

    • 07 Jun 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • 09 Jun 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Camping at Cache Lake cmpgrnd
    • 2
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    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.


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  • River Paddling in the Jasper Park & Hinton area

    • 07 Jun 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • 09 Jun 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Camping at Kinky Lake between Hinton and Jasper Park gates
    • 7
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    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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  • Leduc - Telford Lake @ the Leduc Boat Club

    • 13 Jun 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Leduc Boat Club on Telford Lake
    • 2 registrants
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    Neil has once again kindly invited us out to the Leduc Boat Club for a paddle and tour of one of the most comprehensive paddling centres in Alberta.  For our first visit of 2024 we will meet at 7:00 PM and first head out for a paddle. Telford Lake is large enough that the club maintains a 2000 meter sprint course, and a circumnavigation is nearly 6 km.  This lake has a lively bird population and June 13 should be a good evening for birding, and viewing the recent hatchlings. Post paddle Neil will provide a tour of the facility to wet your appetite for the next trip out to LBC.  Hopefully we can schedule a second vist to once again try out some of the other boats, in particular the Outrigger Canoes... Neil's 1st love.   And this second visit will have to be worked around his trip trip back to the Island of Hawaii for the Sprint Outrigger Canoe World Championships.

    For June 13 Ceyana paddlers should be able to book boats directly with Neil.  Payment can either be by cash, debit card, or credit card at the counter.  As a non-profit we rent the boats at 50% discount.  That would be $15.00 for a Canoe, SUP, Tandem Kayak, and $10.00 for a solo kayak.  It is possible to rent a solo tripper marathon canoe and a Jensen 17' tandem if your canoe skills are beyond basic.

    For further information, to book boats please contact Neil: <neil4atutor@gmail.com>


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  • Tim's Annual Father's Day Brunch and Paddle

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

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  • Blackstone River 2024

    • 21 Jun 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • 23 Jun 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Blackstone River north of Nordegg up the Forestry Trunk & Chungo Creek Roads
    • 11
    • 1 registrant
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    Registration will open after our AGM, on March 15th.

    Located approx. 25kms North of Nordegg on the Trunk Road
    (734) & Chungo Creek road, the Blackstone River is a skill step up from the upper section Wildhay river, thus Class II-III. We have booked the Blackstone Group campsite, which is on the river (just off the Chungo Creek Road) and divides the upper run from the two lower runs so there is a variety of paddling options. The group site has a big cook shelter, fire pit, picnic tables and toilets but otherwise is off the grid. The upper run of approx. 2 hours is a thrilling paddle thru a narrow canyon with constant 90 degree turns. The run from the group site to the trunk road (3 hours; 17 kms) is more open and adds in some ledges, while the run from the trunk road to the gas plant (25kms) has more standing waves.

    Please:

    • These river runs are for white water kayaks and canoes with full flotation, float bags required.
    • Dress assuming you will swim in cold rivers; wet or dry suit and carry extra dry clothes with you in a water proof bag.HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!
    • GAS UP IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE OR NORDEGG on your way through!
    • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
    • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 07
    • Contact Greg McGlone <glmcg1959@gmail.com> for more information about this trip.

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  • Pidgeon Lake Day Paddle

    • 23 Jun 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Pidgeon Lake Prov. Pk or Grandview Beach
    • Be the first
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    Weekend Day Trip on Pidgeon Lake

    Membership Chair Vahid has stepped up and offered to lead a club paddle along the west and north west shores of Pidgeon Lake.  Depending on the weather, number of participants, and skill level the start maybe either at the Provincial Park Day Use area/boat launch, or close to Vahids cabin on Grandview Beach.  The plan will be to start early, about 9:30 AM and either do a "out 'n back," or maybe set up a shuttle and make a longer run along the lake.  Come dressed for the forecast, and with a dry bag of clothes and raingear, lunch and drinks.  Lunch will likely be along the beach, out of the canoes. 

    Participants will be expect to arrive with all their own paddling gear including canoe or kayak, club gear will be available for pick-up the Thursday prior.  Please book with our Properties Chair at least two weeks in advance.

    Registrants will receive confirmation and directions to the start the week prior.  If the forecast is "ugly" Vahid will postpone to the following Sunday on the Canada Day weekend.

    Registration will open April 1.

    for further information <vahidayan@gmail.com>


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  • Columbia River Valley wetlands, lakes & river

    • 27 Jun 2024
    • 7:00 PM
    • 01 Jul 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • near Fairmont, Invermere & Radium, BC
    • 2
    • 10 registrants
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    Clare & Leila (maybe) are again keen to paddle White Swan Lake, and the Columbia River in the upper Columbia River valley.  The plan is day trips determined by the group and weather conditions.  Car camping will be at the Fairmont Hot Springs Spruce Grove Campground, use this link, or call 250 345 6037 to book a site.  Serviced and unserviced sites are available.  Share tents to keep the cost down!

    The Columbia river passes through here and is a well known wildlife preserve, and the paddling is easy.   Winds on the lakes, and log jams and sweepers on the river are the primary hazards.  Good flatwater and basic river skills should see you through this weekend.  This is a good paddle for either canoes or kayaks.  This should be a relaxing weekend with good scenic and wildlife viewing.  Multiple hot springs to visit!  Participants should book soon for camping, it is a popular site, and it is now open for booking.  And be sure to register with Ceyana on this site so our trip leaders can connect with you for late changing details.  Please note that the plan is to drive Thursday and Monday, paddling on Friday,Saturday, and Sunday.  It is a nearly 7 hr drive, carpool if you can!

    for further information contact Claire <claremullen.clare@gmail.com>


      


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  • BWCC/CCC- Milk River Trip

    • 28 Jun 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • 01 Jul 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Milk River, camping at Gold Springs Park
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    Once again, Don and the Bow Waters Canoe Club have invited us to join them on the Milk River trip in southern Alberta, with camping for up to 4 days (Jun 28 to July 01) at Gold Springs Park, just south of the Town of Milk River.  At present (Mar. 12) "powered" sites are pretty much gone, but still tent sites, and room for small rvs/trailers "boon-docking " are available.  Don has reserved for us all, and we are to pay the campground on arrival.

    The Milk River does require, especially the middle runs, some modest river/WW skills.   Rocks need to dodged, eddies entered and exited smartly, corners stayed to the inside.  This river is a step up from the Pembina above Hwy #16.

    Gold Springs park is a spectacular site, and Bow Waters has again booked the back NW corner so you're staying with just paddlers!  Don has reminded me that; one passes close to the Warner dinosaur dig (dinosaur eggs), the Warner museum in town, and that the Coaldale bird of prey sanctuary are all stops easily made on the way.  And this can be an ideal trip even for non paddlers. His wife loves to swim in the oxbow pond and go hiking in the area.

    If this sounds like your kind of trip you MUST confirm a camp site with Don.  It is best to also register here, on the Ceyana site so our members can coordinate travel, paddling partners, etc.  And it would be nice for someone to take on this coordinating role... please confirm such with lundmer@gmail.com

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  • McLeod River - Edson Area

    • 06 Jul 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • McLeod River - likely from Wilmore Park S of Edson
    • 8
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    Some members had such a fun time on the McLeod River and Wolf creek in the Edson area last summer they want to return.  And our old club "shipbuilding chairman" Ralph, who lives in Edson, and knows these runs well has agreed to help Ian get our paddlers down the river. The basic plan is to paddle the Mcleod R from Willmore Park to just below the Wolf creek confluence (25 km).  With a little luck, and playing in some of the fun spots paddling time should exceed driving time... it is over 2.5 hrs out to Wilmore campground south of Edson.  Paddlers will be expected to bring their own gear and boats for a full day of river tripping. Assuming normal water levels paddlers will need to have at least modest river skills: eddy turns, ferrying, maneuvering skills, rock reading and dodging, and basic river rescue skills.  Moose Creek rapids is the longest rapid and can go Class II+ at normal flows.  And there are a lot of fun gravel bar chutes.  This is a good run for rec/river kayaks, tandem and solo canoes.

    for further info Ian <

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  • And let there be Cake!

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

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  • Pembina R with Wilderness Camping

    • 13 Jul 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 14 Jul 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Pembina River: Reno Rd to the Provincial Park
    • 5
    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> 


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  • Heritage Day Weekend - Middle Red Deer R

    • 02 Aug 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • 05 Aug 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Red Deer River - Camping at Tolman Bridge??
    • 8

    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.

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  • Athabasca R with Wilderness Camping

    • 10 Aug 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 12 Aug 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Athab' R: Jasper Lake to east of Hinton
    • 8
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    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>


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  • Liver on the River - the NSR

    • 15 Aug 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • NSR Laurier Park to Dawson Park
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    We have Dad Jokes Day, Cake on the Lake and we have Liver on the River.  Come join us for a moving feast and social on the NSR.  We meet about 5:00 PM at Laurier Park, organize the shuttle, and hopefully we're back and on the river by a little after 6:00 PM.  We float down the river and enjoy a shared buffet on the water... hopefully someone besides me remembers the "pate". From home, from Aunti IGA, crackers, sausage, cheese, garden produce, sweet treats, and not much paddling!  BYOR(refreshments)  By mid August  the bugs are missing, the sun is still out and hopefully there is still water in the river!

    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>

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  • Stuart & Nechako Rs with Wilderness Camping

    • 17 Aug 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 25 Aug 2024
    • 6:00 PM
    • Stuart & Nechako Rivers: Ft. St. James to Prince George, BC
    • 6
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    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>



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  • Jasper Park Paddling Weekend

    • 23 Aug 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • 25 Aug 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Camping at at the Wabasso Campground south of Jasper
    • 7
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    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

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  • Labor Day Weekend - North Saskatchewan R - camping at Cavalcade Meadows

    • 29 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
    • 28
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    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.


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  • Lac Ste Anne from Camp Warwa

    • 08 Sep 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Camp Warwa on Lac Ste Anne
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    Ian has offered to take a modest group of club members out for a day of paddling on Lac Ste Anne, from his long time base of Camp Warwa, on West Cove, near Darwell, 40 minutes west on Hwys # 16, 41, & 633.  10:00 AM meet at the Camp.  IF folk are interested and the "stars line up" Ian may even wangle one of the camp's big Langley Canoes for this tour.  It should be a good day for birding as the migrators should be gathering to head south.  Participants will need all their own paddling gear, lunch & drink, dry bag of back-up gear, rain gear, etc.  You may need your own boat (or borrow a club boat), we'll have to see how the "stars align" for a big canoe seat.

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

    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': Ian<ian.hosler@gmail.com>


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  • Historic paddle on the Athabasca River at Jasper

    • 13 Sep 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • 16 Sep 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Reaches of the Athabasca River around Jasper, with camping at Whistler Campground
    • 13
    • 1 registrant
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    Tim, Clare and Tim will take you on day trips of the Athabasca River with stops at historic sites including early settlements and locations important in the fur trade. This is a 3 day event. The trip will include both paddling up to Class I+ and easy hikes. Paddling will be downstream of Old Fort Point. We will be camping at Whistler Campground. Your campsite is already booked. Depending on number of tents/units you may be sharing your site.

    Arrive: Friday, September 13    
     Paddle/hike: Saturday September 14
    Paddle/hike: Sunday September 15
    Paddle/hike: Monday, September 16
     Depart Monday evening.

    Program Fee = $75
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Past events

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
13 Aug 2023 A Sunday Paddle through Edmonton
12 Aug 2023 Yoga , Paddle , Socialize (Lake paddle - birding)
04 Aug 2023 Kananaskis paddles & Canoe Meadows Campsite Aug 4-7
27 Jul 2023 Ceyana CC regisration for Trent Severn Brigade
22 Jul 2023 Historical Voyageur Canoe Paddle through Edmonton
16 Jul 2023 Cake on the Lake: a lunch time social and paddle
07 Jul 2023 Blackstone River 2023
18 Jun 2023 Cancelled - Fathers Day morning social and paddle
17 Jun 2023 NSR - Berrymore to Devon, or shorter
09 Jun 2023 WildHay Weekend 2023
02 Jun 2023 Crimson Lake PP Camping June 2 to 4 Camp, Education & Tripping
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
18 Mar 2023 2023 Ceyana AGM and Social
04 Mar 2023 Dehydrated Backcountry Menu Planning
25 Sep 2022 A Hasty Paddle - 2022
17 Sep 2022 Upper Brazeau River - Advance whitewater river day trips
16 Sep 2022 Five Forts - Two Nights on the North Saskatchewan
02 Sep 2022 FULL/REGISTRATION DISABLED: Jasper - area lakes & rivers paddling
18 Aug 2022 Columbia River Valley wetlands, lakes & river
30 Jul 2022 Murray & Pine Rivers
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
30 Jun 2022 BWCC/CCC- Milk River Trip
25 Jun 2022 North Saskatchewan River: Berrymore Bridge (Hwy 759) to Devon
19 Jun 2022 Fathers Day Brunch
10 Jun 2022 WildHay Weekend
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
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
16 Sep 2021 Maligne Lake trip
12 Sep 2021 A Hasty Paddle - 2021
03 Sep 2021 Labor Day Weekend - North Saskatchewan R - camping at Cavalcade Meadows
19 Aug 2021 "Liver on the River"
15 Aug 2021 Little Smoky and Smoky River trip to Peace River town
14 Aug 2021 Upper Red Deer River whitewater canoeing
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
25 Jul 2021 Devon to Edmonton on our North Saskatchewan River
21 Jul 2021 BWCC- Nordegg North Saskatchewan River trip
15 Jul 2021 BV Thursday Evening Paddling Registration for July 15
11 Jul 2021 Cake on the lake
30 Jun 2021 BWCC/CCC- Milk River Trip
20 Jun 2021 Fathers Day Brunch
12 Jun 2021 North Saskatchewan River: Berrymore Bridge (Hwy 759) to Devon
04 Jun 2021 WildHay Weekend
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
14 May 2021 Red Deer River - Red Deer area - Cancelled
12 Sep 2020 Hastily-Made Plans
12 Sep 2020 Brazeau River
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
11 Oct 2019 The Kootenay River
29 Sep 2019 Make Haste to Hastings Lake
20 Sep 2019 Bow River - through Calgary, Harvie Passage
13 Sep 2019 Bow Waters CC - Last Splash Bash - Upper Red Deer River
30 Aug 2019 Labor Day Weekend - North Saskatchewan River east of Edmonton
31 Jul 2019 Liver on the River
26 Jul 2019 Bow River
06 Jul 2019 Cake on the Lake
28 Jun 2019 The Milk River with Bow Waters Canoe Club
31 May 2019 Wildhay Weekend
17 May 2019 Three Rivers Rendezvous
05 May 2019 A Taxing Paddle
14 Sep 2018 The Brazeau River
31 Aug 2018 Jasper National Park
05 Aug 2018 Liver on the River - a Pâté float
03 Aug 2018 The Kootenay River
01 Jul 2018 Cake on the Lake - for Canada Day 2018
29 Jun 2018 The Milk River with Bow Waters Canoe Club
08 Jun 2018 Wildhay Weekend
01 Jun 2018 Red Deer River, Innisfail to Red Deer
18 May 2018 Three Rivers Rendezvous
12 Aug 2017 Treemendous Paddle
04 Aug 2017 Rock Lake
30 Jul 2017 88 Reasons to Love Our Valley
15 Jul 2017 Cake on the Lake
15 Jul 2017 Ceyana Participants for the Saint John River Canoe Brigade
29 Jun 2017 Ceyana Participants for the Fort Edmonton Canoe Brigade
22 Jun 2017 Ceyana Participants for the Athabasca River Canoe Brigade
18 Jun 2017 Father's Day Brunch
28 May 2017 Make Haste to Hastings
19 May 2017 Bow Waters invite for a May Long Weekend of WhiteWater paddling
19 May 2017 Ceyana CC May Long Weekend on the MacLeod River at Edson
13 May 2017 Annual Islet Lake Paddle and Potluck
06 May 2017 Paddle to Two Sergeants--cancelled
30 Apr 2017 A Taxing Paddle
08 Oct 2016 Look Waaay Up!
17 Sep 2016 Red Deer River
17 Sep 2016 Brazeau River
03 Sep 2016 North Saskatchewan--Nordegg to Rocky
10 Jul 2016 Cake on the Lake
19 Jun 2016 Father's Day Brunch
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