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  1. Canoe Trip on the Red Deer River

    Canoe outfitter: Red Deer River Adventures out of Drumheller offers canoe and kayak rentals (it includes paddles, personal flotation devices…) as well as a shuttle service. Book the shuttle well in advance. (You can call them directly at (403)-821-0229). They also offer day trips on the Red Deer River if you're not interested in camping.

  2. How to Paddle the Red Deer River

    A canoe launches into the cool, brown waters of the Red Deer. A paddler jumps in, bags and cooler packed, tied down and ready for a flowing adventure amongst grasslands and badlands. Increasingly popular, a trip down the Red Deer River from one of several upstream put-ins to the mighty Drumheller Valley is becoming a bucket list experience for ...

  3. Paddling the Red Deer River, Alberta

    The upper Red River - from near the Banff park boundary to just above the Dickson Dam - has grade II-III rapids. It's popular for whitewater kayaking and rafting. The lower Red Deer River - downstream of the City of Red Deer is the focus of this post. It consists of approximately 500 kilometres of moving flatwater - no rapids!

  4. Red Deer River: Content Bridge

    This is a four-day, 120 kilometre Canoe trip down the Red Deer River. The first day includes a short section of rapids, the Backbone Riffle. The only challenging section in an open canoe. It is not possible to bypass to the left of the island, but maybe a very short portage would alleviate anxiety. The first night is Trenville Park, the site has showers and fresh water. It is 29 kilometres to ...

  5. Paddling the Red Deer River into Drumheller from Tollman Bridge

    I've been looking forward to this trip for a while as I have never seen this part of Alberta. Another great trip with the Northwest Voyageurs Canoe and Kaya...

  6. A Canoe Trip on the Red Deer River: Watching the River Flow

    Nice Views on Day 1 of our Red Deer River Canoe Trip. The biggest challenge on this stretch is two sets of rapids about 2/3 of the way to the campground. The first set can be avoided by keeping to the left of the channel and the second set my dad I walked the canoe through. Philip went through both sets in the kayak which weren't too technical.

  7. Red Deer River Adventures

    As of 2024, Red Deer River Adventures will be packing in the paddles. Since our opening for the summer of 2016, we have had the extreme pleasure of operating our adventure tourism business, which included rentals of canoes and kayaks, tours out on the river, multi day canoe trips between Red Deer and Dinosaur Provincial Park and shuttling.

  8. Excellent canoe rental and shuttle service on the Red Deer River

    Red Deer River Adventure: Excellent canoe rental and shuttle service on the Red Deer River - See 26 traveler reviews, 35 candid photos, and great deals for Drumheller, Canada, at Tripadvisor. ... We did a 3 day/2 night canoe trip from Tolman Bridge to Drumheller, and while the weather didn't always cooperate, Andy and Josh and the rest provided ...

  9. Red Deer River Adventure

    26 reviews. Canyoning & Rappelling ToursBoat HireDay Trips. This location was reported permanently closed. Write a review. See all photos. About. Red Deer River Adventures is an outdoor adventure outfitter and tour company based in Drumheller exploring the badlands! Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. Contact.

  10. Red Deer River in Alberta

    The Red Deer River, also known as the "Big Red" is one of the most underrated and unknown white water rivers in western Canada. It has held national canoe and festivals through the years. It is a great trip for rafters, kayakers and canoeists. Places of interest: Sbend for its numerours surfing areas with little or no traffic.

  11. Paddling Trips on the Red Deer River

    Red Deer River - A beautiful and relaxing 3-day float on May long weekend 2022. Appx 62km paddled between McKenzie Crossing and Bleriot Ferry. Beginner friendly and family friendly as well. Small class 1 rapids and some rock dodging required in sections. Strong headwinds common and very flat sections around Tolman bridge and Bleriot Ferry.

  12. Family Adventures in the Canadian Rockies: Paddling the Alberta Badlands

    Other Stretches of the Red Deer River that we've paddled: The next most popular stretch of the Red Deer River through the Alberta Badlands is from Drumheller heading south for Dinosaur Provincial Park. It is 145 km by river from Drumheller to the Dinosaur Provincial Park Campground. We spent two days on the river doing portions of this stretch.

  13. Things to Do in Drumheller, Alberta in 2024

    Canoe the Red Deer River - one of the best things to do in Drumheller in summer. Canoeing the Red Deer River is a fun thing to do for a few hours or better yet, a few days. A few years ago John and I along with a couple of friends did a weekend trip. We started with a shuttle from Drumheller to Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park and then ...

  14. Kayak Yak: Paddling the Red Deer River!

    And the Red Deer River is a natural highway for the study of dinosaur fossils! The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller is one of the world's finest. Best of all, the Advanced Elements kayak that I used was ideally suited to the river, the travelling, and the paddler. I used their Expedition model, a 13-foot inflatable kayak that can travel on ...

  15. Backyard Adventures: The Red Deer River in Drumheller, Alberta

    This section of the Red Deer is part of the traditional territory of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), Tsuut'ina, Stoney Nakoda, and Saulteaux, as well as a historic gathering site for Métis and other Indigenous peoples. When colonizers arrived in the late 1800s, the river was used for trade and agriculture and in the early 1900s ...

  16. A Guided Canoe Trip your kids will enjoy

    Red Deer River Adventure: A Guided Canoe Trip your kids will enjoy - See 26 traveler reviews, 35 candid photos, and great deals for Drumheller, Canada, at Tripadvisor.

  17. PDF Canoe Access in the Red Deer River Corridor

    Canoe Access in the Red Deer River Corridor Please be aware that seasonal variations in water levels will affect travel times. For more information about paddling sports, visit paddlealberta.org. 590 561 884 876 876 873 556 550 585 575 838 888 12 27 27 42 11 21 21 36 56 9 9 72 N 0 10km Canoe Access in the Red Deer Corridor Map

  18. 3 Days in Drumheller: The Perfect Itinerary for the Badlands

    Day 1: Get to Drumheller and check out the downtown area. The first day in this 3-day Drumheller Itinerary is all about exploring the downtown! On this day, we suggest you get familiar with the area by going on a bike tour and checking out a few viewpoints.

  19. Red Deer River Adventures

    Red Deer River Adventures, Drumheller, Alberta. 1,398 likes · 91 were here. Red Deer River Adventures is a Kayak and Canoe rental and tour business based out of Drumheller. See

  20. Red Deer River Adventure

    Red Deer River Adventure. 26 reviews. Canyoning & Rappelling ToursBoat RentalsDay Trips. This location was reported permanently closed. Write a review. See all photos. About. Red Deer River Adventures is an outdoor adventure outfitter and tour company based in Drumheller exploring the badlands! Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.

  21. 24 Things to Do This Summer in Drumheller

    Guided Tours in Drumheller 1. Explore with Red Deer River Adventures. Find the Red Deer River Adventures basecamp at Newcastle Beach in town. From here, the adventure company can guide you on the waters via canoe or kayak while showing you all the best sights of the Red Deer River Valley. Where: 980 2nd Ave. West, Drumheller (Newcastle Beach)

  22. How to Get Here

    How to Get Here. No matter which way you're coming, the drive to Drumheller is a scenic one. The beautiful winding roads suddenly drop into the vast canyon on the Red Deer River we call home. As you drive into the Drumheller Valley the hills show the sedimentary timeline you can explore while visiting one of our many museums or hiking trails.

  23. 2 Days in Drumheller, Alberta: How to See Everything!

    Helicopter Tours & Paddle the Red Deer River. Paddle down the Red Deer River with Red Deer River Adventures. They offer tours or rent a canoe or kayak. What a relaxing way to see the Drumheller badlands! Want to see the impressive landscape from the air? Go on a helicopter tour at Horseshoe Canyon or Cactus Coulee Fun Park.