Calgary River Users Alliance

The Calgary Rivers Users’ Alliance (CRUA) was formed to improve recreational, non-motorized boating access to the Bow and Elbow Rivers in Calgary.

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Latest News

- 10th Street Wave and Urban Beach Project Moves Forward
  May 26, 2018NewsThe Alberta River Surfing Association is working on the 10th Street Waves and Urban Beach Project at Louise Bridge in Calgary. A Feasibility Study and Concept Design with Surf Anywhere and the public results can be seen at: Alberta River Surfing Website. When complete the project will provide an amazing river recreation resource, will provide substantial and lasting economic, cultural, and environmental benefits. This summer and fall Alberta River Surfing Association will be working on the next stage which includes stakeholder outreach. Calgary River Users’ Alliance is please to support this project as a valuable improvement to one of the Calgary River Access Strategy sites....
- New Bow & Elbow River Access Signage Taking Shape
  August 17, 2017NewsNew Signage will be in place at West Baker Park, 10 Street NW, Glenmore /Graves Bridge and Sandy Beach shortly. The signage consists of a kiosk style of layout with a river map and safety information. Additional river user information is available on the city website at Calgary River Access Bow River North, Bow River South, Elbow River and The Wave (10 Street NW Bridge) signage can be seen below. West Baker Park and Shouldice will remain closed to the public until the new boat ramps at Inglewood and Ogden Bridge are complete and Harvie Passage Low Flow Channel is open to the public in 2018. A new hand launch has been installed at Douglasdale South. Portable toilets, benches & garbage bins have been installed at all designated river access points. The engineering process to start construction on on the new boat ramp at Ogden Road / Refinery Park is underway with completion expected in 2017. Inglewood boat ramp will follow in 2019. All good news. ...

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