County Waters Kayaking

Upcoming lake and river kayak tours...

Friday July 3rd
6-8pm Magee Lake

LAKE TOURS booking into July 23rd. Reserve your spot or join our August Nights special to guarantee your paddle time with us.

Red Deer River Trips are posted below. Single day, overnight, and 3 days of adventure await. Follow the page to stay up to date on trip postings or join one of these already on the August schedule.

RED DEER RIVER TRIP SCHEDULE

-Meals catered by DNA Gardens
-All tours include all kayaking equipment and return shuttle.
-Overnights additionally include camping fees at campgrounds, tent, and air pad (you bring sleeping bag and pillow)
-Fully guided.

July 31-Aug 1
Three day kayak camping
Trenville to Drumheller
Dry Island Buffalo Jump
Bleriot Ferry
8 catered meals + snacks
$850

Aug 8 day
Day trip with catered Brisket Picnic
Trenville to Tolman
Dry Island Buffalo Jump
$270

Aug 15/16
Two day kayak camping
Content to Tolman
3 catered meals + snacks
$600

Aug 22
Day trip with catered Brisket Picnic
Trenville to Tolman
Dry Island Buffalo Jump
$270

Aug 29-Aug 31
Three day kayak camping
Trenville to Drumheller
Dry Island Buffalo Jump
Bleriot Ferry
8 catered meals + snacks
$850

We supply everything you need. Stable kayaks, pfd, paddle, safety equipmen, waterproofbag, waterproof phonecase, and basic instruction. Fully guided. All tours beginner friendly. Age 4+ Max weight 300 lbs.

How will you spend your summer?

Call for reservations and information.
www.countywaterskayaking.ca
780-605-3688

Anyone else a bit tired of the rain? Well good news, we have sunshine today! This evening we will be paddling Lacombe Lake, our favorite place to see a variety of birds and beavers without having to travel far from home. Nestled between Blackfalds and Lacombe, this hidden gem is the perfect place to get on the water. Whether it's your first time paddling or your 100th, Lacombe Lake is always an excellent choice to make you smile while outside enjoying nature.

Launching 7pm to catch the golden hour as the sun gets low.

Two hour all-inclusive guided kayak tour. We supply everything you need. Just bring your sunglasses, sandals, bug spray, and sunscreen.

$60/adult
$90/tandem
$30/youth 4-11
$40/BYO-Kayak

Call 780-605-3688 for booking and information.

For the month of June I have had this absolutely awesome group of ladies kayaking with me. Each week we met at different lakes, exploring the shorelines, watching the beavers, counting birds, and generally having a great time together. Last night was no exception. Bringing people together on the water fills my heart with absolute joy.
Thank you to all the ladies for participating in the June Kayaking Nights.

If you'd like to book a guided kayak tour or perhaps join the August Kayaking Nights groups, give me a call. Absolutely no experience required. Everything is supplied, you only need to bring sunglasses and your sandals. We paddle a bunch of lakes in Lacombe County, Red Deer County, and Ponoka County, and the beautiful Red Deer River from Innisfail to Drumheller.

Call 780-605-3688 for information and registration

Danielle and I had an absolute blast on First Chain Lake last night. Watched beavers, laughed our butts off, and played in the reed maze, paddling and pulling ourselves through the little channels nature has carved out. But what do you do in a maze of cattail when you can't find your way? Stand up in your kayak pf course! Yes, our kayaks are VERY stable but don't try this on our tours please 😁

Upcoming Availability:
Monday June 29 8pm-10pm Sunset on Lacombe

Wednesday July 1 7-9pm First Chain Lake in Ponoka County

Friday July 3 6pm-8pm Magee Lake to watch the eagles

Call 780-605-3688 to book your spot and paddle your way into Summer vacation!

Safety post

Lifejackets. Let's talk about them. Regardless what type you wear, they save lives. But there are some things you need to know. Critical things.

Here is an example photo of the most popular purchases on Amazon when searching for "kayaking pfd".
What do all these have in common? Is it their style? Is it their fancy colours? Is it the inexpensive price compared to retail stores here? Nope. What they have in common is that all four of them are ILLEGAL for use as a floation device in Canada.

None of these are Transport Canada approved as a life vest/lifejacket/pfd or anyway you word flotation devices. Canadian law mandates you must have a Canadian Coast Guard or Transport Canada approved lifejacket appropriate for each person's size and weight on board and accessible at all times on your vessel. Smart people WEAR their lifejacket not just keep it as a decoration on the deck of their kayak. Even if you are wearing one of these, it is not a legal lifejacket and you could find yourself facing a hefty fine. Worse, if youre in an accident and wind up in the water, an illegal lifejacket may not save you. It may not have the bouyancy required for your build or have the right straps to secure it. It very likley will not assist a person right themselves if unconscious in the water. It isnt worth the risk to use an illegal floatation device.

Multiple people drown in preventable accidents every year in Canada. There already been several this season. The thing most have in common is not wearing a lifejacket. Dont be a statistic, wear your PFD/Lifejacket and ensure it fits properly, is in good repair, and has a Transport Canada approval labeled on it.

At County Waters Kayaking, we use a 70N type 1 lifejacket that is Transport Canada approved, designed for kayakkng for all our guests. We dont mind if you would like to bring your own, but we will inspect it to make sure it legal. Straps, zippers, buckles, materials, and foam must all be in good repair. No exceptions. Safety first.

Have fun out there, wear your PFD, and safe paddling.

RED DEER RIVER TRIP SCHEDULE

-Meals catered by DNA Gardens
-All tours include all kayaking equipment and return shuttle.
-Overnights additionally include camping fees at campgrounds, tent, and air pad (you bring sleeping bag and pillow)
-Fully guided.

July 31-Aug 1
Three day kayak camping
Trenville to Drumheller
Dry Island Buffalo Jump
Bleriot Ferry
8 catered meals + snacks
$850

Aug 8 day
Day trip with catered Brisket Picnic
Trenville to Tolman
Dry Island Buffalo Jump
$270

Aug 15/16
Two day kayak camping
Content to Tolman
3 catered meals + snacks
$600

Aug 22
Day trip with catered Brisket Picnic
Trenville to Tolman
Dry Island Buffalo Jump
$270

Aug 29-Aug 31
Three day kayak camping
Trenville to Drumheller
Dry Island Buffalo Jump
Bleriot Ferry
8 catered meals + snacks
$850