Trip Coordinator: Paul B.
Isle Lake is in Parkland County; it is about 13 km long with a maximum width of 2 km. We launched from Kokomoko Recreation Area and headed out of the bay towards two islands. We were Stephanie, Rob, Frank, Ted, Sylvia, Leila, Ben, Denise and Paul B., all in kayaks. There was essentially no wind, with any waves coming from the few power boats that were far away from us. We passed the islands and noticed they were ringed with reeds; there were probably places to land but we continued northwest and then changed course to northeast.
Participants: Jim Fegy, Cap’n Bob
This stretch of river is fantastic season starter. It has many features for you to work on your skills and get back into the groove after a winter of Netflix. With steep banks and abrupt twists and turns it offers that character of a small volume river.
Trip Coordinator: Paul Bird
This was the first official NWV club trip of the 2022 season. We launched at Riel Recreation Park; the river was in the typical early season flood with the temperature about 4 C, and there was no wind. The river bank was muddy with some partially frozen areas. We were Donna, Ben, Doug, Leila and Paul B. all in kayaks.
Trip Coordinator: Paul Bird
We launched at the Devon Voyageur Park under cloudy skies with the sun attempting to break through. We were 14 strong, all in kayaks: Donna, Mike E. (up from Calgary), Karyn, Denise, Arleen D., Theresa, Susan O., Kim, Gayleen, Jacqui, Anita, Carolyn, Cathryn and Paul B.
Read More Trip Report - North Saskatchewan River Devon to Laurier September 11, 2021
Trip Coordinator: Donna McKenzie
Most of us met at the 50th Street boat launch at 9 am, to unload boats and start the car shuttle. With COVID, many people are arranging their own shuttle, so in fact we only had 6 vehicles driving to Fort Saskatchewan.
Read more … Trip Report - North Saskatchewan River - 50th St to Fort Saskatchewan September 4, 2021
Trip Coordinator: Paul B.
The scheduled trip from 50th Street to Fort Saskatchewan was changed to Terwillegar Park to 50th Street due to several factors. The forecast was mainly sunny, 19 C. We were Arleen D. and Paul B. in kayaks. We wheeled our boats from the Terwillegar parking lot to the river (350 m) and ran the gauntlet of exuberant dogs.
Read more … Trip Report - North Saskatchewan River Terwillegar Park to 50th Street - August 21, 2021
Trip Coordinator: Donna McKenzie
A weekend trip on the North Saskatchewan with Donna M, Kay Y., Stephanie J., Rob R., Gary D., Isobel S., and Vicki T. You might think there is a story behind the picture. You would be right.
Read more … Trip Report - North Saskatchewan River Genesee to Laurier August 21-22, 2021
Trip Coordinator: Stephanie Jansen
The number of kayakers in the club has been growing and this year and with formal training offerings limited in Edmonton, the club put together a fantastic 5 day session on intermediate kayak skills on Lesser Slave Lake.
Read more … Trip Report - Kayak Camp Lesser Slave Lake Aug 5-8, 2021
Trip Coordinator: Donna M.
Photos: Kathleen E.
We met at the south end of Lac La Nonne, on the Lac La Nonne road, near Kildeer Beach at 10 am. There were 4 of us, Donna M, Sean M, Ben C and Kathleen E. None of us had been to Lac La Nonne before. The Lake is an alternating mix of wilderness and intense cottage/RV development as you paddle around it.
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Trip Coordinator: Donna M.
We met at 10 am at the SW end of Isle Lake, at Kokomoko Recreation Area, near Gainford. There were 5 of us, Donna M, Greg A, Sean M, Arleen D, and Susan O. None of us had paddled this end of the lake before, so we set off eastward along the south shore.
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