Capilano Kayak Adventure
- Beginner-friendly and experienced paddlers welcome
- Stunning River Valley scenery in the heart of Edmonton
- Wildlife viewint opportunities
- Calm, scenic paddle with supportive instruction
- Small group sizes for a personlized experience
- All safety equipment included
🌅Discover the beauty of Edmonton from the water on our self-guided Capilano Kayak Adventure. This relaxed, beginner-friendly paddle takes you along a scenic stretch of the North Saskatchewan River from Sir Wilfrid Laurier Boat Launch to Capilano Boat Launch, where urban skyline meets wild river valley.
You will glide past towering riverbanks, sandy shores, scenic skylines, beneath bridges all while on the lookout for some wildlife. This experience is perfect for couples, families, friend groups, and first-time paddlers looking for connection, adventure, and a peaceful escape - all without leaving the city.
No Experience necessary. Just bring your sense of adventure!🚣
Total Experience Time: Approx 4-5 hours
- Arrival & Check-In (5-10 minutes): Meet your tour operators at the designated Capilano Boat Launch area after parking your car in the park area. Waivers confirmed and gear fitted.
- Safety Briefing & Paddle Instruction (15 minutes): On land overview of water safety, paddle technique, and what to expect on the River.
- Bus Shuttle (40 minutes): Hop on our yellow bus shuttle that will take you to Wilfrid Laurier Boat Launch where you will get off and get assigned your kayak, paddle, life jacket and pack away your snacks and water in your kayak.
- Self-Guided River Paddle (2 - 3 hours): Launch and enjoy a scenic downstream paddle. Pause and hop out along the shore or to take photos, wildlife spotting, or just to breathe and enjoy the view.
- Take Out & Wrap-Up (15 minutes): Arrive back at Capilona where the day began. Quick debrief, photos if wanted and return to your cars.
Time may very slightly based on weather conditions
📍Participants are responsible for arriving at the designated launch location (Capilano) at their scheduled booking time. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for check-in and gear fitting.
🚌This is a one-way guided paddle.
Our yellow bus will shuttle you from Capilano to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Boat Launch where we will get you in the water. Participants will finish the paddle at our designated take-out location (Capilano).
🎒We recommend:
- water bottle
- sunscreen
- hat and sunglasses
- weather appropriate clothes
- secure footwear (water shoes, sandals with straps or old runners). It is likely that your feet will get wet.
- light snack
- dry change of clothes for after (optional but recommended)
All participants must wear a PFD at all times on the water.
⛅WEATER POLICY
Adventures run rain or shine. Light rain can actually make for a beautiful paddle.
Trips may be rescheduled in the event of:
- Severe Thunderstorms
- High Winds
- Unsafe River Conditions
- Air Quality Advisories
Safety is always our top priorityF
- All participants much sign a waiver (povided online) prior to launch
- Parent or guardian must sign for children under 18 years of age
- Trips are subject to river flow and weather conditions
- We maintain small group sizes to ensure safety and personlized guidance
- Photography may occur during trips for promotional purposes (participants may opt out)
🔄CANCELLATION POLICY
- Full refund for cancellations made 72 hours or more before scheduled departure
- 50% refund for cancellations made 24-72 hours before departure
- No refunds within 24 hours of departure
- No-shows are non-refundable
- River Otter Kayak Adventures reserves the right to cancel or reschedule due to unsafe weather or river conditions (fullrefund or rebooking option provided)