The Best Kayak/Canoe Trails in Alberta (Canada)

Astotin Lake/Sandy Beach

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Rod D

Distance

5.47nm

Elevation +

7f

TrailRank

32

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Hot day, 30 degrees. Lake was very calm. Smooth Paddling. Water level was was high and lots of algae due to heavy rains and thunderstorms recently. Water on the South side of lake (left from staging area) was much cleane...

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St. Albert/Sturgeon River

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Rod D

Distance

9.80nm

Elevation +

16f

TrailRank

31

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St. Albert/Sturgeon River =- Longest trip. River unusually high due to heavy rain, but still calm and paddling back upstream was not too bad. Tagged as moderate and not hard due to length paddled.

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Astotin Lake / Elk Island Sept22

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Rod D

Distance

3.56nm

Elevation +

16f

TrailRank

29

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Nice fall paddle on very calm lake. :-) Lovely colours and great picture taking opportunity. Stopped by the Bison Paddock and saw the herd of Wood Bison.....100 plus!

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St. Albert/Big Lake

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Rod D

Distance

4.16nm

Elevation +

7f

TrailRank

29

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St. Albert/Big Lake afternoon trip. Lake level down a few feet....lots of weed patches to navigate. large migrations of ducks and geese. Fall colours starting.

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Astotin Lake @ Elk Island 2

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Rod D

Distance

3.84nm

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

29

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Second trip to Elk Island. Kayaked the northern half of the lake. Windy day, lake a bit choppy and more difficult to paddle in. Where did all the Pelicans go?

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Moose Lake

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izabelaporter

Distance

5.57nm

Elevation +

1060f

TrailRank

26

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Put in at Pelican Point M.D. Park Went to the office and registered the vehicle (free) and they gave us map where we can park at day use area which was right by the water.

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Twin Valley AB

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Tiggs89

Distance

2.53nm

Elevation +

92f

TrailRank

23

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Forgot to set the record button for the first bit, and off it some after, but was low water made it muddy, challenging to get in and out of the kayak. Not alot for scenery the spot we were at, but calm lake. Found some s...

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St. Albert from Ray GIbbons east

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R Jennings

Distance

5.21nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

23

St. Albert from Ray Gibbons east. Access water from Reil Drive just after the ruby club. Entrance to river is just north of the small cabin to the west of the parking area.

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Islet Lake....2nd trip

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Rod D

Distance

3.52nm

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

23

This is a nice little lake for a fun afternoon. Plenty of birds to check out, Heron, Grebes Ducks etc. About a 200yd walk from the parking lot to the staging area. (Zoom in on map)

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Islet Lake Adventure

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Rod D

Distance

3.81nm

Elevation +

7f

TrailRank

23

Nice big Lake... very calm. Saw many birds and spotted a beaver swimming. Lots of green algae in this lake.

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Pekisko chain lakes

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Tiggs89

Distance

2.17nm

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

22

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Thought I'd go out on the lake with my brother this time! Been here before and it's always a beautiful lake!

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Lake Chickakoo

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Rod D

Distance

1.62nm

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

21

Lake adventures..... Small lake, saw Pelicans, Ducks and Coots. Couple Beaver Dams, and a lot of people fishing. Dock access Lake is aerated (see picture) for wintering of fish.

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Lake Astotin @ Elk Island National Park

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Rod D

Distance

4.69nm

Elevation +

20f

TrailRank

19

Lake Astotin ...... Elk Island National Park Birthday adventure........Lovely Lake with lots of quiet little bays to paddle around. Many water birds, ducks, geese, herons and pelicans, to name a few. Centre of lake comi...

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Matchayaw (Devils) Lake / Bilby

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Rod D

Distance

4.89nm

Elevation +

20f

TrailRank

19

Great lake for a leisurely time Kayaking. Good Staging area. Some Power Craft use on lake, and some people fishing.

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Sturgeon River Paddle

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astoker

Distance

6.92nm

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

17| 4.67

To see a side of the Sturgeon River you've likely never seen this paddle will take you from the heart of St. Albert out of the city. Without a doubt you see many people enjoying the Red Willow trails and much wildlife on...

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Black Nugget Lake

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izabelaporter

Distance

2.35nm

Elevation +

7f

TrailRank

16

Nice lake to paddle and explore. U never know what’s around the corner which makes it fun. Went to the campground and registered vehicle for day use (free). Parking right by the water.

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Kayaking at McGregor Lake!

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Tiggs89

Distance

0.79nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

14

It's Kayak season! and thought I'd take my single inflatable kayak out and do afew passes/paddles along the lake. Not bad lake, but there's still more to come! Gathered some snails for souvenirs! Lol

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Pyramid Lake

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KiMikeCR

Distance

4.42nm

Elevation +

7f

TrailRank

31

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Jasper National Park

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St. Albert Alberta

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Janet & André

Distance

7.62nm

Elevation +

167f

TrailRank

25

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Kingswood - Carbondale

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Canoeing Vermillion Lakes

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StephaneD

Distance

4.81nm

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

21

Awesome place for canoeing. Mirror lakes with pristine mountains.

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Astotin Lake/Sandy Beach

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Rod D

Distance

4.71nm

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

17

Another day at Elk Island.... water has lots of algae, including Blue algae. Don’t drink the water!

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