Kayaking in Alberta

Kayaking Trips in Alberta

From prairies to mountains, the rivers and lakes of Alberta have it all! You can find all levels of difficulty and potential for very extended trips in this region. Check out all kayaking trips in Alberta for every level of kayaker. Whether you're looking for a guided trip, kayak rentals, self-guided, day trip, multi-day trip, or anything in between, there's a kayak trip in Alberta for you! If you've paddled Alberta before, be sure to share your trip with the rest of us!

Guide to Kayaking in Alberta

You can plan an extended river trip and easily spend more than a week on the river in Alberta, or you can rent canoes for an hour in one of the provincial or national parks of Alberta. Here are a few popular paddling destinations in Alberta:

  • Jasper National Park
  • Milk River
  • Lake Louise

Kayaking Locations In Alberta

If you want to plot your own route, check out all paddling locations in Alberta! Search thousands of put-in and take-out locations on our Paddling Locations Map and be sure to download the Go Paddling app where you can save favorites or create and share a float plan!

Plan a Kayaking Trip in Alberta

Over the years, many of our paddlers have paddled throughout Alberta and were so generous to share their paddling experiences with us in a community trip report. Read a few examples of Alberta community trip reports below:

Connect with Paddlers in Alberta

Are you looking to connect with other paddlers about going kayaking in Alberta? Check out the Paddling.com Message Boards for resources to help you get started.

Kayak Outfitters in Alberta

Looking to rent a kayak or go on a guided trip? Check out these outfitters in Alberta: