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• 2026 AWA AGM Online

  • When
    23 Feb 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Find out what's been happening with everything whitewater related in the province at Alberta Whitewater Association's AGM. 
  

  There is usually a ton of information presented so a town hall club info session was held early in January. Some of the topics will be presented in our next newsletter. 

  Agenda:

  Approvals
  Legacy Awards
  AWA Report on 2025 Key Priorities
  Financial Report
  Club Highlights 3min each 
  Discipline Highlights
  2026 Key Priorities from 2021-2026 strategic plan

  AWA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
  Topic: AWA AGM 2026
  Time: Feb 23, 2026 06:00 PM Edmonton
  Zoom Meeting Link:

  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82692914108?pwd=dLbB01FD5VbZJAnVd39L7nJCmm8bK6.1
  
  Meeting ID: 826 9291 4108
  Passcode: 440784
  
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  If you have any questions feel free to reach to out to Sara or Mike

   

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• An Evening on the Nahanni - Presentation & Social

  • When
    28 Feb 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Lendrum Community Hall, 11335 57 Ave NW

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  Ceyana will be hosting an evening of slides and storytelling highlighting past adventures on the Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories February 28, 2026 at 7pm in Lendrum Hall. Come discover what all the excitement is about as Ceyana considers a potential club trip in 2027. 
  

  Things to bring:

  • Potluck dessert to share.
  • Bring your own plate, cutlery and mug to speed up cleanup.
  • Coffee, tea and cool drinks will be provided.

  Email Vicky at Social Coordinator if any questions about the event.

  Arrive at 6:30pm to help with set up if you can.

  Registration open Feb 8 to 27.

  Invitations will be extended to members of other local paddling clubs in the last week if space is available. Members are advised to register early! Online registration required to stay within fire safety limits.

  
  

  
  

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• 2026 Ceyana AGM and Social

  • When
    21 Mar 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Lendrum Community Hall, 11335 - 57 Ave.

  Registration is closed

  Notice of Ceyana Canoe Club AGM & Social - Saturday March 21, 2026 7:00 pm
  

  You are invited to Ceyana’s AGM & Social at Lendrum Community Hall (11335 57 Avenue Edmonton).

  6:30pm Doors open. Set up time.

  7-8:30 pm AGM Business & Election of Officers. Several executive positions are OPEN this year as serving members have completed their terms. Consider filling this position to support Ceyana. 

  8:30-9 pm Social Time. 

  If interested in volunteering for our board, check out the details: Executive Responsibilities
  If interested & willing, or to nominate someone, please contact President Bruce Milne

  It is appreciated if you bring a small dessert to share, but not a requirement to attend.

  Registration opens March 1 and closes March 20.

  Please register for this event so we can confirm quorum in advance. It assists with attendance records for our Minutes.

  
  

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• Wet Exits, More Wet Exits and Stroke Improvement

  • When
    18 Apr 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    East Glen Leisure Center 11410 68 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
  • Spaces left
    2

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  This clinic allows the participant to become comfortable with wet exiting their kayaks. If you are already comfortable with wet exits then you can practice T-Rescues. If you are comfortable with T-Rescues we will teach beginner skills involved in rolling. 

  The clinic also focuses on on bracing.

  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own life jacket for comfort but these items are supplied.  

  Optional items: Paddlers may opt to bring their own swim goggles or snorkel mask, nose clips, paddling gloves. Optional items are NOT SUPPLIED. Also a padlock for the pool locker room may be needed. Bring your own towel and change of clothes.

  This course pairs well with Intro to Kayak courses later in the season. 

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is  April 1st 2026

  Planned Facilitators :  Sylvia Lee

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

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• Paddling Film Festival 2026

  • When
    18 Apr 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    NAIT Shaw Theatre, 11762 106 St. Edmonton AB

  This year's film fest is being hosted by our friends at UAPS. 

  Ceyana will have a booth at the pre-show paddling fair so we can grow our membership. It would really help our club defray booth rental costs by purchasing your film fest ticket using our club promo code which gives you $2 off the online ticket price.

  This code is for active paid Ceyana members and has been emailed separately to Club members. Please DO NOT share this code on social media. Recently renewed or joined as a member? Promo code will be emailed periodically in 2026 up until the film fest date.

  Note: If you have only signed up for boat swap, specific instructor courses through our website, or public paddle evenings at Rundle Pond but have not paid a membership fee then you are not an active member. General admission seating. Non-member guests must purchase full priced tickets. 

  Tickets on sale NOW! Paddling Film Festival 2026

  Family friendly event. Win door prizes from sponsors.

  2026 Film Lineup

  2026 Film Trailers
  

  
  

  • Advance tickets with club code: $21   
  • Advance tickets non-Ceyana members: $23
  • Tickets at the door, if not sold out: $25

  5:00 pm Doors open, paddling fair, silent auction, door prize entries, local clubs, provincial paddling associations, specialty retailers
  6:30 pm Film screening, door prize draws.

  
  

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• Canoe and Kayak - In water safety clinic

  • When
    25 Apr 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    East Glen Leisure Center 11410 68 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
  • Spaces left
    8

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  This clinic introduces the participants to water safety when you go for an unplanned swim.

  - catching a throw rope 

  - the huddle position 

  - HELP - Heat Escape Lessening Postures

  - techniques to avoid getting trapped by objects in water (sweepers/strainers) ( Leaning , leaping, aggressive swimming )

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Apr 9

  Planned Facilitators :  Donna McKean

  
  

  
  

   

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• Wolf Creek, by Edson

  • Start
    01 May 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    30 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Wolf Creek, just east of Edson

  Registration is closed

  This little creek is a fun whitewater run, dependent on rain/snow melt (aka water levels). 

  When the run is "do-able" the leader will contact those who express interest via email. 

  Contact: Ralph Rix <rixralph@gmail.com> if you are interested in this run.

  
  

  
  

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• NCCP Pool & Lake Instructor Course

  • Start
    01 May 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    03 May 2026
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Grand Trunk Pool

  Combination Pool and Lake Kayak Instructor. Course fee includes the $120 CKC/AWA reinvestment fee. If you have already paid this fee for 2026, please email info@paddleuaps.com to reduce your course fee. 

  Prerequisites:

  • Minimum Age: 14 years old to take the training course, 16 years old for the evaluation following the course. 
  • Must have intermediate flatwater skills
  • You must be an AWA member (Please note if you are a UAPS member, you have already paid your AWA membership fee for the year). If you are not an AWA member through a local club, you can become a member here. Ceyana members are not AWA members by default and must register for an individual membership for $15. Alternately, you can become a UAPS Member for other great benefits.
  • You must supply and transport your own whitewater kayak to the pool and pond OR arrange with course organizers to borrow one. Grand Trunk does not have boats to loan out. Touring kayaks are too large for the course.
    

  Date/location:

  • Friday, May 1 -  Grand Trunk Pool, 7-9 pm, classroom session
  • Saturday, May 2 - Grand Trunk Pool. There will be a classroom session from 11-3pm, and pool from 4-9pm. Bring lunch for the classroom session. 
  • Sunday, May 3 - Hermitage Pond, start time tbd

  Environment: Teaching beginners in the pool and on outdoor flatwater, such as lakes canals, ponds or non-moving water sites (flow less than 10 metres/minute)

  Full details and registration here: NCCP Pool & Lake Instructor Course

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• Hermitage Park: Paddle & Smokey Burn "Wed. Eve Season Opener"

  • When
    06 May 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Hermitage Park - Main Pond - S end by dock

  Registration is closed

  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.  It is best to register so our leader can send out last minute instructions or cancellation by the time you leave from work!

  It is 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!  Non-members please register by email to the trip leader/further info: Mark <lundmer@gmail.com>

  

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• "Mothers Day Paddle" for all who are mothers, or have/had a MOTHER

  • When
    10 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Lessard Lake - meet at the boat launch

  Registration is closed

  Jim & Deb have invited club members to paddle their "home" lake, Lessard Lake.  The live just off the lake 700 m SW from the Boat Launch.  Lessard Lake is about a 1 hr drive West and North from Edmonton.  Best Access if up Hwy #43, past Gunn, Glenevis and then south down Hwy #759 and then west onto Twnshp Rd 554, which turns into Lessard Rd and will bring you to the Boat Launch access. The plan is a 10 AM meet at the Boat Launch, bring lunch, it maybe "on the Lake" or maybe back at the Durnfords.

  It is 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!  Non-members please register by email to the trip leader/further info': Jim <jimdurnford@gmail.com>

  

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• Knots and More Knots

  • When
    11 May 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Lund's (5404 - 114a St NW)
  • Spaces left
    2

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  This session will introduce the participant the following knots.   

  These will be taught by family and function, and are a collection that has proved useful over the years for paddlers. 

  Knots taught will include: 

  Fig. 8 stopper                      Fig. 8 bend               Fig. 8 loop
  Rnd Turn & 1/2 hitch          Taught line hitch      Truckers Hitch
  Sheet Bend                          Dble Sheet Bend       Bowline
  Butterfly Hank                     Elbow Hank
  Clove Hitch                         Cleat Hitch               Constrictor knot
  tying "slippery"
  

  Each student should bring: 20' x 1/4" rope, 5' x 1/4" rope, 10' x 1/8'' cord

  some nomenclature: free end, standing end, over, under

   Recommended reference:   Animated Knots by Grog

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is May 7th 

  Planned course facilitator: Mark Lund
  If you have questions <lundmer@gmail.com>
  

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• Navigation - Map and Compass

  • When
    06 Jun 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Elk Island National Park-Astotin Lake
  • Spaces left
    9

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  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 may be 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

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is May 29

  Planned course facilitator: Ulmer, Eugene
  If you have questions email ed@ceyana.ca
  

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• Pembina Education Weekend - Sea Kayak Basic Skills

  • Start
    10 Jun 2026
  •  
  • End
    13 Jun 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Isle Lake, Theory Session Location- TBD
  • Spaces left
    4
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  This is the primary starting point of the Paddle Canada Sea Kayak skills progression. With a focus on foundation skills and knowledge, Basic Kayak Skills inspires students to go out on short paddling excursions in class-0 or calm and sheltered waters.

  Sea Kayak Basic Skills is a one-day course plus a 3 hr theory session. Theory session will be June 17th 6pm to 8pm and place to be confirmed. Bring a pen and notebook.

  Required equipment:  minimum 16 ft sea kayak, spray skirt, paddle, PFD. The club has a limited supply of these items which can be borrowed for the course. Students are responsible for transporting all equipment and must make arrangements several weeks ahead of time. See Equipment for contact info and a list of available equipment (membership login required). Be prepared to swim so bringing a change of clothes and having a wetsuit or dry suit would be good. Full course information here: Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Basic Skills

  Other required equipment: Students must supply their own bilge pump, sponge, paddle float. Bring a lunch and snacks as this will be a full day.

  Topics covered include :

  • Wet Exits 
  • Assisted Re-entries
  • Lifting and carrying a kayak
  • Launching and landing
  • Emptying the kayak
  • Forward and reverse strokes
  • Stopping
  • Forward and reverse sweep strokes
  • Pivots
  • Draw stroke
  • Low brace
  • Edging

  
  

  If you are staying the weekend for tripping or courses 

   Accommodation Options available are:

  1. camping at the group site with the club. To do this you will need to reserve/register for camping on the website in addition to the course. Use this link to register for group camping: 

  https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/event-6476276
  

  2. Book your own accommodation close by at Pembina Provincial Park 

  Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca

  Review Policy Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 6th

  Planned Instructor : Wade Martinson

  for additional information email ed@ceyana.ca

  
  

  
  

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• Pembina River Group Camp (For Education & Trips)

  • Start
    11 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    15 Jun 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Pembina River Provincial Park
  • Spaces left
    34

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  Ceyana returns to  Pembina River Provincial Park for a weekend of paddling, lessons, day trips, camping and socializing.

  Day trips on the local lakes, Pembina or Lobstick Rivers? Complete this registration/payment for your camping on our group site.

  Education program? Complete a separate course registration/payment plus this register/payment for camping. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate boat and safety equipment for your course. Log in to Equipment for more equipment info. Contact Pat at equipment@ceyana.ca if you need to borrow club gear.

  Need a powered site? If you have a larger RVs requiring power &/or other services you should consider the option of booking a nearby RV site at Pembina River Park. Booking should open March 13, 2026 (90 days prior).
  

  Contact Donna McKean at Tripschair@ceyana.ca for any questions about this campsite or day trips. 

  Contact Leila R at ed@ceyana.ca for questions about educational programs.

  These are the "Earlybird" fees (up to and including May 23, 2026):
  - 4 nights at $200 per unit /tent/rv/etc.
  - 3 nights at $150 per unit
  - 2 nights at $ 100 per unit.

  These are the"Regular" fees after May 23, 2026 ($20 more for camping): 

  - 4 nights at $220 per unit /tent/rv/etc.

  - 3 nights at $170 per unit
  - 2 nights at $120 per unit.

  
  

  Registration opens February 01, 2026 and closes June 10, 2026.

  4 night camp option: Arrive on Thursday any time after 4:00pm for first choice in camp locations within the group site. Take your time breaking camp on Monday as long as you are packed up by 2:00pm.

  Minimum 2 nights booking.

  Be sure to register only one person for camping... guests will be charged if you register them... Camp fee is per camp/sleeping unit.It is best to fill up our tent or RV with family and friends to keep the per head cost down!

  You will be asked to indicate if you are in an Ed program or coming to day trip. Given we have some one day Ed programs, both are possible. Day trips will be organized each morning of the camp.

  All camp participants must be a member of the Ceyana Canoe Club. If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership
  

  Camping is rustic. Available amenities: Tap water, fire pits, firewood for sale, pit toilets, picnic kitchen and NO power!

  Earlybird Fees must be paid by May 23rd, then Regular Fees apply.
  

  Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  Cancellation or Change deadline for refund is May 23rd, 2026

  Pembina River Provincial Park
  

  GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
  53.60714, -114.99638
  53°36'26"N, 114°59'47"W
  
  2 km north of Entwistle or 2.5 km east of Evansburg on Highway 16A
  

  
  

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• Pembina PP Education Weekend Intro' to Kayak Moving Water - Pond & River

  • Start
    13 Jun 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    14 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Pembina Provincial Park
  • Spaces left
    8

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  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.

  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a lunch and a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought, and a partial wet or drysuit would be ideal, as well as a helmet (available through CCC) ... only thunder storms chase us off the water.   Paddlers are encouraged to bring along their own paddle and lifejacket.  For the day long river session paddlers will car pool.  

  This program is running in conjunction with the Ceyana Canoe Club Education weekend camping trip at the Pembina River Provincial Park.

  Accommodation options available are:

  1. camping at the group site with the club, you must register for this event as well as the course.

  Use this link to register for camping https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/event-6476276

  2. commute to the Pembina River Provincial Park each day. Allow for approximately 1 hour drive from Edmonton

  3. Book your own accommodation close by

  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

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 6th

  Planned Course facilitator : Homola, Ellen

  if you require additional information or can provide assistance with boats please contact ed@ceyana.ca

   

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• Pembina PP Education Weekend -Intro' to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River

  • Start
    13 Jun 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    14 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Pembina Provincial Park
  • Spaces left
    8

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  This intro' tandem river canoeing program is for those with basic flatwater  skills, including the J stroke.  This course will teach the  moving water skills for paddling tandem canoes on easy moving water.  All equipment will/can be supplied, but participants are encouraged to bring/use their own, especially PFD's.  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.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful.  For the day long river session paddlers will car pool.  

  
  

  This program is running in conjunction with the 2026 Ceyana Pembina PP Education Weekend.

  Accommodation Options available are:

  1. camping at the group site with the club.

  To do this you will need to reserve/register for camping on the website in addition to the course. Use this link to register for group camping:  https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/event-6476276

  2.  Book your own powered RV site or accommodation close by at Pembina Provincial Park campsite, on Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca

  Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 6th
  

  Planned Course facilitator : Donna McKean.

  
  

  if you required additional information 

  Donna <donnaluke@shaw.ca>

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• Pembina PP Education Weekend-Intro' to Solo River Canoeing - Pond & River

  • Start
    13 Jun 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    14 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Pembina Provincial Park
  • Spaces left
    4

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  This intro' solo river canoeing program is for those with basic flat-water  solo skills.  This course will teach the flat water and moving water skills for paddling solo canoes on easy moving water.   All equipment will/can be supplied. You are welcome to bring your own PFD and paddle. Participants do need to bring a lunch and a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Carpooling to the various sites for the course will be arranged the morning of the course.  For the river sessions paddlers should have at least good raingear, and a partial wet or drysuit would be ideal, and a helmet (available from CCC).

  The days will start around 9 am. Saturday morning will be spent on flatwater reviewing solo canoe strokes and learning to maneuver the solo boats efficiently. Saturday afternoon will be on the river in easy class 1 or 2, Sunday will be a full day trip down the river. 

  This program is being run during the 2026 Ceyana Education weekend at the Pembina Provincial Park. 

   Accommodation Options available are:

  1. camping at the group site with the club. To do this you will need to reserve/register for camping on the website in addition to the course. See name and link to camping below or navigate to Programs->Trips

  or click this link 

  https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/event-6476276

  2. Book your own powered RV site or accommodation close by  Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca

  Please note we will need help getting the canoes or kayaks to Pembina and back. 

  Please let us know if you 

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

  2. Can you assist in hauling a club boat or two to the Provincial Park and back?

  3. Could haul a club trailer (2" ball, flat 4 wiring) to the Provincial Park  and back

  Registration opens 1 Feb 2026

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 6th

  
  

  Planned Course facilitator : Ulmer, Eugene

  if you require additional information  or can provide assistance with boats please contact 

  Eugene <eugene.ulmer@gmail.com> or  ed@ceyana.ca

  
  

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• Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based Session #1

  • Start
    16 Jun 2026
  •  
  • End
    25 Jun 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Pond
  • Spaces left
    8

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  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 for comfort but these items are supplied.  

  Consider pairing this outdoor course with extra safety training in the comfort of a warm swimming pool and sign up for early season  Wet Exits, More Wet Exits, and Stroke Improvement

  Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 10th

  Planned Course facilitator :  Wirth, Vicky

  Contact ed@ceyana.ca for questions

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• Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing (Pond based) #1

  • Start
    16 Jun 2026
  •  
  • End
    25 Jun 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Park Paddling Centre, Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    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.

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Jun 07 2026

  Planned Course facilitator : clare mullen

  Email: ed@ceyana.ca for additional information

  
  

  
  

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• Telford Lake Birding

  • When
    17 Jun 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Telford Lake, Leduc Boat Club

  Registration is closed

  Neil, once again has invited us for a spring birding paddle on Telford Lake in Leduc.  This lake is over 2 km long, and hosts a great variety of water fowl.  We suspect that if contacted far enough in advance Neil can (?) arrange rentals from the Leduc Boat Club for paddlers without their own gear.
  

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

  Park away from the boat dock/launch. Unload your boats and help each other portage boats and gear to the dock/lake.

  It is 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!  Non-members please register by email to the trip leader/further info: Neil<neil4atutor@gmail.com>

  
  

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• Summer Solstice on the Lower Red Deer River with Bow Waters Canoe club

  • Start
    19 Jun 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    21 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Deer River, camping at Ireland's property east of Joffre
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Join Bow Waters Canoe club people for a wonderful weekend of paddling and comradery! This is novice paddling and great fun camping.

  Paddle the meandering Red Deer River through majestic Badlands. Much fun camping and story telling with a pot luck Saturday evening. 

  The Ireland's have once again offered to host us at their property east of Red Deer. The precise location will be shared in your registration confirmation. 

  Contact Don Mitchell, with Bow Waters Canoe Club, to register for this trip. Ceyana Canoe club membership is required for this event.

  don.keith.mitchell@gmail.com

  We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big winds, major storm fronts in the forecast, high water >250 cms, etc. 
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Upper Red Deer Day Trips

  • Start
    19 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    21 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Deer River above and below the Forestry Trunk Road
  • Spaces left
    10

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  We are planning on paddling various reaches on the Upper Red Deer River with camping at the  Cartier Creek campground or the Red Deer River North campground site.  These reaches are for river/white water paddlers with intermediate or better skills. This river can offer multiple rapids in the Class II + to easy III range.  Lots of ledges, rocks to dodge, fast water, great paddling at reasonable flows 50 to 90 cms or so. Paddlers must be equipped with either wet/dry suit, full flotation for the boats, throw bags, helmets and PFDS.

   Everyone will need a $50 FOESA membership to camp (click here).

  We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big winds, major storm fronts in the forecast, high water >120 cms, etc.  It is best to register so our leaders can send out timely instructions or cancellation!

  Registration open March 21 to June 12.

  
  

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• Sea Kayak Level 1 Skills

  • Start
    24 Jun 2026
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  • End
    28 Jun 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Wabamun Lake, TheoryClassroom session location TBD
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Building on the information learned in Sea Kayak Basic Skills, Sea Kayak Level-1 Skills is a two-day course plus a 3 hr theory session.

  Theory session will be on June 24, 2025 from 6-9pm at Location TBD. Bring a pen and notebook.

  The course is conducted in slightly rougher water than Basic Kayak, aiming to develop the paddler’s comfort. There is a strong focus on re-entry techniques as well as the skills required to safely plan and execute a day trip.

  Required equipment: 16 ft sea kayak, spray skirt, paddle, PFD. The club has a limited supply of these items which can be borrowed for the course. Students are responsible for transporting all equipment and must make arrangements several weeks ahead of time. See Equipment for contact info and a list of available equipment (membership login required). Be prepared to swim so bringing a change of clothes and having a wetsuit or dry suit would be good. 

  Other required equipment: Students must supply their own bilge pump, sponge, paddle float. Bring a lunch and snacks as this will be a full day.

  Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive the nationally recognized Paddle Canada Level 1 certification.  You will also be able to confidently paddle in class-1 conditions in the company of one or more paddlers with similar skills or knowledge. 

  Topics covered include :

  • equipment
  • navigation
  • decision making
  • weather
  • strokes
  • bracing
  • capsizing
  • re-entry techniques

  Full course information here: Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1 Skills

  Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 20

  Recommended Pre-requisite

  Sea Kayak Basic - https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/event-6038006 

  Planned Instructor : Wade Martinson

  for additional information email ed@ceyana.ca

  
  

  
  

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• BWCC/CCC- Milk River Trip

  • Start
    30 Jun 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    05 Jul 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Milk River

  Registration is closed

  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 30 to July 4) at Gold Springs Park, just south of the Town of Milk River.  At present (Jan. 30) still a "powered" site or two left (contact Don, see below, ASAP), but still lots of tent sites, and room for a few small RV's/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!  One evening is usually a pot luck supper... a reason to go all on its own.  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 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.

  
  

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• Star Lake, Parkland County

  • When
    08 Jul 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Star Lake boat launch

  Registration is closed

  Star Lake, west of Mink Lake Park on Hwy 770, is a lovely little lake in Parkland County with lots of bird life and  fishermen. There is a dock and a beach area for launching. Head west on the Yellowhead Hwy. to secondary Hwy 770, drive south and turn west onto Twp Rd 524. Star Lake is about 2 mile west. At the "T" intersection keep going straight to the access road for the boat launch.

  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! Non-members please register with, and for further info': Donna <donnaluke@shaw.ca>

  

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• Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based Session # 2

  • Start
    11 Jul 2026
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  • End
    12 Jul 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Pond
  • Spaces left
    8

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  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 for comfort but these items are supplied.  

  Optional items: Paddlers may opt to bring their own swim goggles or snorkel mask, nose clips, paddling gloves, reef shoes or sports sandals. The first few items may be helpful for practicing wet exits. Optional items are NOT SUPPLIED. 

  This program will run on: July 11th and 12th at Rundle Pond 

  Consider pairing this outdoor course with extra safety training in the comfort of a warm swimming pool and sign up for early season  Wet Exits, More Wet Exits, and Stroke Improvement

  Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Jun 28th

  Planned Course facilitator :  Lee, Sylvia

  Email ed@ceyana.ca for more information 

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• Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing (Pond based) #2

  • Start
    11 Jul 2026
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  • End
    12 Jul 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Park Paddling Centre, Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    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.

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Jun 28 2026

  Planned Course facilitator : donna mckean

  Email: ed@ceyana.ca for additional information

  
  

  
  

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• Muir Lake, Parkland County

  • When
    15 Jul 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Muir Lake Recreation area

  Registration is closed

  Muir Lake, just north of Stony Plain off Twp Rd 540, is a lovely little lake in Parkland County with lots of bird life and  fishermen. There is a dock and a beach area for launching. Head north off the Yellowhead Hwy. on Campsite Road, drive 4 miles and turn west onto Twp Rd 540. Muir Lake is about 1 mile west on the south/left side of the road.

  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! Non-members please register with, and for further info': Donna <donnaluke@shaw.ca>

  

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• Nordegg to Rocky Mtn. House

  • Start
    17 Jul 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    20 Jul 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Nordegg to Rocky Mtn House on the North Sask R
  • Spaces left
    10

  Registration is closed

  This is the premier foothills whitewater, open canoe long-weekend camping run in the province. The rapids at the end are the closest, season long, consistent whitewater available to Edmonton paddlers. Rapids are class 1-3, for intermediate paddlers.

  We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big winds, major storm fronts in the forecast, high water >250 cms, etc. 
  

  
  

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  Contact Donna McKean<donnaluke@shaw.ca> for more information about this trip.

  Registration to open after March 23

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• Telford Lake in Leduc--Polynesian Experience

  • When
    22 Jul 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Telford Lake in Leduc, head east on 50th Avenue

  Register

  Neil & Roberta have again offered to provide a outrigger paddling session for our members at the Leduc Boat Club.  For those not Leduc Boat Club members, there will be a $15 fee (these boats are expensive!) for this session, payable at the club house.  And besides paddling you may even get a "Hula" lesson.  Neil and Roberta both lived in Hawaii for some years and brought back more than just paddling skills!

  We do cancel if it is ugly! Thunderstorms, big winds, major storm fronts in the forecast, etc.  It is best to register so our leaders can send out timely instructions or cancellation!
  

  And 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': Neil<neil4atutor@gmail.com>

  
  

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• Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based Session #3

  • Start
    22 Aug 2026
  •  
  • End
    23 Aug 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Pond
  • Spaces left
    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 for comfort but these items are supplied.  

  Consider pairing this outdoor course with extra safety training in the comfort of a warm swimming pool and sign up for early season  Wet Exits, More Wet Exits, and Stroke Improvement

  Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Aug 15th

  Planned Course facilitator :  Chantelle Bliek

  Contact ed@ceyana.ca for questions

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• Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing (Pond based) #3

  • Start
    22 Aug 2026
  •  
  • End
    23 Aug 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Rundle Park Paddling Centre, Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    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.

  • Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
  • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is  Aug 15th 2026

  Planned Course facilitator : Clare Mullen

  Email: ed@ceyana.ca for additional information

  
  

  
  

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