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WHO WE ARE The Bow Waters Canoe Club is a recreational paddling club whose mission is to promote and support recreational paddling and nordic skiing by providing educational and social opportunities in an environmentally conscious manner to all interested people. From the club's beginning in 1972, we have grown from 27 members to well over 350. New Members Are Always Welcome! ANNUAL DUES: April 1 - March 31 FAMILY: $85 (children under 18) SINGLE: $60 For More Information Call the club at 235-2922 or attend one of our meetings held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm (except for July and August when we are too busy paddling!!) Meetings typically consist of:
(Please call to confirm dates) WHAT WE DO RIVER TRIPS The most popular feature of our club is our tour schedule. Over 100 trips are scheduled between April and September on local and not-so-local rivers. Trips range from novice to advanced/extreme with something for everyone. These member managed (coordinated) trips are a great way to meet people and experience the wonderful waterways of Western Canada and beyond. LESSONS We offer quality canoe and kayak lessons for members and the general public including Flatwater and River skills, novice to intermediate plus levels. Introduce your children to paddling through our affordable, fun summer daycamps for youth ages 7-17. All instructors are certified (ARCA/CRCA)* RENTALS BWCC has a current fleet of approximately 40 canoes & kayaks available for rent to members. They range from flatwater to fully outfitted tandem and solo whitewater canoes. Associated equipment is also available at competitive rates. NORDIC SKIING In the winter, our Nordic Skiing schedule and Jackrabbit program provide lots of activity while we wait for the snow to melt. Over 25 trips are scheduled from November to April including backcountry, telemark and groomed trails for all levels. SOCIAL EVENTS With over 350 members, there are lots of opportunities for members to get together and socialize. Apart from monthly meetings, annual events include film and video nights, river cleanups, potluck dinners and BBQ's. *Alberta Recreational Canoeing Association *Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Snail Mail - PO Box 85088 Albert Park P.O. Calgary AB. T2A 7R7 Fax - (403) 235-2993 Telephone - (403) 235-2922 Visit Us - 1975, 26 St. SE Calgary AB (see the map under "Where We Are" link above Email - bwcc@telusplanet.net |
