{"id":1669,"date":"2022-03-30T10:53:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T10:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/?p=1669"},"modified":"2022-03-30T10:53:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T10:53:56","slug":"1669-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/1669-2\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Places To Go Kayaking In Alberta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While most of the world might know Alberta from its large cities of Edmonton or Calgary, <a href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/5-best-places-to-go-mountain-biking-in-alberta\/\">Alberta is famous for having some of the best biking<\/a>, hiking, and kayaking thanks to the Rockies.\u00a0 It\u2019s pretty safe to assume that if you\u2019ve just moved or visited Alberta you\u2019re probably already thinking about all the fun things you can do in the great outdoors. Alberta has a ton of great lakes and rivers to enjoy, both near the cities of Calgary and Edmonton and far out in the wilderness. We\u2019ve compiled an even mix of close-by kayak spots and long day trips that will get you out exploring all the natural beauty that Alberta has to offer. For most of these spots, an <a href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/advanced-elements-advancedframe-convertible-inflatable-kayak\/\">inflatable kayak<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/fishing-kayaks-under\/\">fishing kayak<\/a> is more than enough to enjoy the aqua blue glacier waters.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1673 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-banf-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"-\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-banf-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-banf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-banf-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-banf-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-banf.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ghost_Lake_Reservoir\"><\/span>Ghost Lake Reservoir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What you will learn in this Article<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66156d473184f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66156d473184f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/1669-2\/#Ghost_Lake_Reservoir\" title=\"Ghost Lake Reservoir\">Ghost Lake Reservoir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/1669-2\/#Astotin_Lake_Edmonton\" title=\"Astotin Lake, Edmonton\">Astotin Lake, Edmonton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/1669-2\/#Big_Lake\" title=\"Big Lake\">Big Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/1669-2\/#Telford_Lake\" title=\"Telford Lake\">Telford Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/1669-2\/#Maligne_Lake\" title=\"Maligne Lake\">Maligne Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/1669-2\/#Bow_River\" title=\"Bow River\">Bow River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/1669-2\/#Buck_Lake\" title=\"Buck Lake\">Buck Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/1669-2\/#Moraine_Lake\" title=\"Moraine Lake\">Moraine Lake<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>This lake is a little under an hour\u2019s drive west of Calgary on Highway 1A. You can find put-in spots at the northeast corner of the reservoir as well as near the town of Ghost Lake itself. This stunning lake offers over a thousand acres of water to enjoy. You\u2019ll have great views of the Rockies in the distance and pine-studded grassland on both banks. This is a great lake to visit on a whim after work on a long summer day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Astotin_Lake_Edmonton\"><\/span>Astotin Lake, Edmonton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For you Edmonters, Astotin Lake fills virtually the same niche as Ghost lake does for Calgary. Astotin Lake is a little under an hour&#8217;s drive east of Edmonton on Highway 16. Found in the north part of Elk Lake National Park, Lake Astotin is just the largest of dozens of lakes that pocket this forested enclave of the Alberta prairie. You can put in at the Astotin Lake area at the east side of the lake Lake Astotin and easily paddle from one side of the lake to the other, or picnic on one of the islands that dot the lake.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Big_Lake\"><\/span>Big Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to kayak without leaving Edmonton, Big Lake is your go-to. Head to rotary park at the northwest corner of the city and paddle around this calm little lake that is surrounded by wetlands. You\u2019re bound to see some interesting birds on Big Lake while catching a break from the city life. At only twenty-six minutes away from the city centre, you could easily catch sunrises and sunsets on Big Lake with ease.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Telford_Lake\"><\/span>Telford Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Located out in Leduc just over a half-hour south of Edmonton, Telford Lake is a great low-key kayaking spot well within easy driving distance. This is a great beginner lake, especially for kayakers unused to being out on the water. You&#8217;re never more than a hundred metres from shore, and the lake itself is three kilometres long. If you wanted to do an informal race with a friend or test your endurance, kayaking from one end to the other would be a great exercise and get you in the mood to grab lunch or dinner in town. Telford Lake has some of the most affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/exprealty.ca\/ab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alberta real estate<\/a> located along its shores, so if you\u2019re a kayaker looking for a lakeside house, you might want to take a closer look at Leduc.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maligne_Lake\"><\/span>Maligne Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do yourself a big favour and spend a weekend out in Jasper National Park in the Rockies. Though Maligne Lake is four hours from Edmonton and even further from Calgary, the drive is well worth the time. The water of Maligne Lake is as smooth and clear as glass. When you see the snow-sided mountains reflected in the water you won\u2019t feel bad about dipping your paddle into that image and obscuring it, because you\u2019ll be at peace and soon the water will settle again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bow_River\"><\/span>Bow River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1672 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-bow-lake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"-\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-bow-lake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-bow-lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-bow-lake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-bow-lake-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-bow-lake.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Bow River runs right through Calgary and residents know its route like their way home from work. You can kayak down most of its length, which can be a fun and unique way to explore Calgary. Unless you\u2019re dying to paddle upstream back to where you put-in, it\u2019s a good idea to have another car at the pull-out spot so you can save yourself the trouble of wearing your arms out going back upstream.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buck_Lake\"><\/span>Buck Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buck Lake is a far-out kayaking spot that requires a few hours drive to get to from both Calgary and Edmonton. This lake flies under the radar and if you\u2019re willing to make the trek out you\u2019ll be rewarded with peace and quiet and privacy. The lake supports habitats for bald eagles, loons, and any intrepid kayakers willing to call it home for an hour or two.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moraine_Lake\"><\/span>Moraine Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1674 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-moraine-lake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"-\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-moraine-lake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-moraine-lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-moraine-lake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-moraine-lake-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kayak-moraine-lake.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No list of the best kayak spots in Alberta would be complete without Moraine Lake. Not only is Moraine Lake in Banff National Park the best kayak spot in Alberta, but it\u2019s also probably among the best kayak spots in the world. You could be forgiven for not initially believing that Moraine Lake is a real place. The water is a colour you\u2019d expect to see in the Bahamas, not Canada, but it really is that clear. Moraine Lake seems too good to be true, too perfect to actually exist on Earth, and if you visit and slip your kayak into its waters, make sure you keep it that way. Moraine Lake is one of Canada\u2019s true national treasures, and every Albertan ought to make a pilgrimage up to Banff to see the wonder of it.\u00a0 Once you&#8217;ve hit all 10 of the best places to kayak in Alberta, make the trek over to<a href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/best-places-to-go-kayaking-in-ontario\/\"> Ontario for some even more awesome kayaking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While most of the world might know Alberta from its large cities of Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta is famous for &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"10 Best Places To Go Kayaking In Alberta\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/1669-2\/#more-1669\" aria-label=\"More on 10 Best Places To Go Kayaking In Alberta\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1675,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1669"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1669"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1669\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1678,"href":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1669\/revisions\/1678"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1675"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestrecreations.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}