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

- Bow River Boathouse Proposal
  February 16, 2019NewsThe Alberta Whitewater Association has been working behind the scenes to bring all the paddling groups and other river users together to look at the services, facilities and infrastructure that is needed at Harvie Passage in Calgary. AWA have drafted this Boathouse Concept Proposal which we are taking to the City of Calgary and the Province of Alberta. The plan is to build a clubhouse for all paddling clubs, all paddling businesses and other river users at the bottom of the Low Water Channel. Parking will be close at hand and road access to the Boat Launch and to Harvie Passage will be to the site. A new Society is being formed to bring all of the groups together to build the Boathouse and to operate the concession on site. The concession will provide rentals of tubes and life jackets which will pay for a Crew of River Safety Patrollers to monitor the facility during the summer season. For more details check out the document below Alberta Whitewater Association...
- Shouldice Highway Bridge Boat Ramp Reopened
  September 20, 2018NewsShouldice Highway Bridge – At CRUA’s request, the City finally reopened the informal boat ramp under this bridge in the summer. It can be used for launching all types of boats and rafts, including fishing boats....

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