Calgary Lakes And Rivers

    • Sikome Lake - Calgary

      • 1. Sikome Lake

      • Man-made, public lake with plenty of sand and sun
        • Lakes and Rivers
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    • Chinook River Sports - Calgary
    • Sandy Beach - Calgary

      • 3. Sandy Beach

      • A small picnic area down by the river
        • Picnics, Parks & Gardens
        • Southwest
    • Fish Creek Provincial Park - Calgary
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    • South Glenmore Park - Calgary

      • 5. South Glenmore Park

      • Sail, play tennis, bike, or picnic
        • Picnics, Parks & Gardens
        • Southwest
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    • North Glenmore Park - Calgary

      • 6. North Glenmore Park

      • Perfect for picnicking, close to Canoe and Rowing club
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    • Calgary Pathway System - Calgary

      • 7. Calgary Pathway System

      • Take a stroll through the city's vast network of scenic nature walks
        • Hiking
        • Downtown/Eau Claire
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    • Edworthy Park & Douglas Fir Trail - Calgary
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    • Heritage Park Historical Village - Calgary
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  • Calgary is not close to any significant lakes, but many of Calgary's communities have private-access lakes. None of these are any good for water skiing or para-sailing (or anything motor boat related), but if you know a local, they are great places to go year-round (for swimming or skating, depending on the weather). There are two major rivers in Calgary, though, the Bow and Elbow, and there are a lot of parks along the banks of these rivers.

    Sikome Lake is open to the general public throughout the summer. This man-made lake is fairly shallow and is ideal for kids, BBQs, or beach volleyball. There are playgrounds, change-rooms, and a snack shack, as well.

    One of the most wild and thrilling adventure sports in Alberta is white-water rafting. Chinook River Sports offers white-water rafting tours on the Kananaskis River, Horseshoe Canyon, and the Kicking Horse River. You can choose what level of intensity you are willing to try. This is a fast-paced, thrilling way to enjoy nature, and you'll be taken down some of the most scenic, mountain landscapes in Canada.

    During the summer, many Calgarians enjoy floating down either the Bow or the Elbow in a dingy. Sandy Beach is a popular launching off point for floating down the Elbow, which is a much tamer, slower, and shallower river than the Bow. Some people prefer to float down the Bow, but be very careful of the weir near the Zoo. This is a no-rafting zone, and you could die if you try. It's best to launch yourself south of the weir. Pearce Park Estate is a good place to park.


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