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Aquabatics / AQ Outdoors Edmonton being a new addition to the Edmonton paddling community, we wanted to compile a list of all the places that one can paddle in and around the Edmonton area. Whether it be a quick jaunt after work, or a day trip with the family, our goal is to document as many of these as possible.
For when you ask yourself "where to kayak in Edmonton" we thought it would be best to compile a bullet point list here on the blog and then provide further information via links to our community driven paddling location website
Paddlingmaps.com. So, as you go through this list you can link out to that page which has driving directions (from where you are), location information, lake sizes and much more.
For reference we have included lakes and ponds up to 1.5 hours away from central Edmonton. The list is by no means exhaustive, if you have some gem paddling spots we don't have listed we would love to see you add them on
Paddlingmaps.com.
If the list below gets you excited to get out on the water, feel free to follow the links below for more information:
AQ Outdoors Edmonton Kayak & SUP Courses
AQ Outdoors Paddling Gear
If you're looking ahead to winter, check out Where to Snowshoe in and Around Edmonton.
Places to Kayak/SUP/Canoe in the Edmonton Area.
WHERE TO PADDLE IN THE CITY OF EDMONTON
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Hermitage Park: A small lake in the NE of the city. Nice for a quick midweek jaunt or paddle with the family.
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- Big Lake: A (funnily enough) Big Lake just outside Edmonton. A great option for city bound adventurers looking to get out on the water.
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Note: The North Saskatchewan River (although not a lake), is an amazing paddling resource right in the city. Follow this link for details on launch points from Devon all the way to the city
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WHERE TO PADDLE EAST OF EDMONTON
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Astotin Lake: In Elk Island National park about 45 minutes from the city. Great paddling and opportunities to spot wildlife and birds
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Islet Lake: A smaller cousin to Astotin lake. Very sheltered and some great wildlife and bird opportunities to be had.
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Black Nugget Lake: A nice adventure 45 minutes from Edmonton. Great bird life, fishing and paddling on this sheltered lake.
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WHERE TO PADDLE WEST OF EDMONTON
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Wabamun Lake: One of the better 'big water' lakes near Edmonton. Great fishing, a bigger body of water for longer trips and exposed to more weather for those looking for some windy day excitement.
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- Chickakoo Lake: A small protected lake west of Edmonton. Shoreline is a bit boggy so not a pace to go to paddle and picnic but a nice outing nonetheless.
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WHERE TO PADDLE SOUTH OF EDMONTON
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Telford Lake: A small lake in Leduc. Nice and close if you need to get out on the water for a quick rip during the week or in amongst a busy schedule.
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Coal Lake: A long, skinny lake not far from Wetaskiwin and Camrose. Open to the wind so best to visit on a calm day.
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Buck Lake: A gorgeous, tranquil lake that doesn't see a lot of traffic. A nesting spot for many different birds including loons and bald eagles.
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Battle Lake: Set in a narrow valley surrounded by heavily treed hills, this lake is about 16km long if you want to do a full circumnavigation.
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- Twin Lake: A small, beautiful lake. Even in windy conditions waves are unlikely. There are no power boats allowed on the lake making it a great lake to paddle for novice paddlers and families with small children.
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Well, that is a just a small list of places to enjoy paddlesports in and around the Edmonton area. Samples of short, close to town jaunts all the way through to full day touring and kayak fishing outings.
If you are looking to get more experience on the water we offer a full range of kayak and SUP instructional programs. We also offer industry leading paddling gear to help get you out on the water in and around Edmonton.
Feel free to contact us at either our Edmonton or Calgary locations for more information on product, rentals, courses or paddling information.
For winter outdoor ideas, check out Where to Snowshoe in and Around Edmonton.
Edmonton: (p) 780 463-4892 (e) info@aquabaticsedmonton.com
Calgary: (p) 403 288-9283 (e) info@aqoutdoors.com
