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

- BOAT LAUNCH SIGNS ALONG RIVER
  May 27, 2018NewsThe City plans on installing riverbank signs to guide people to some boat launches, but unfortunately they are not planning on installing road signs so far. RIVERBANK SIGNS: The City has agreed to install a series of riverbank signs in 2018 to identify some of the launches. See below and feature image for examples of the signs that boaters will see while on the river: ROAD SIGNS: Unfortunately, the City has not agreed yet to install road signs to help boaters find the boat launches. CRUA will continue to explain to the City the importance of these signs, both because some of the launches are hard to find, and because signs will help publicize and identify the launches. In the meantime, hopefully the map on this website will help direct boaters. See below for some examples of what CRUA has proposed to the City for road signs:...
- 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....

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Calgary River Access Website

Map of Boat Launches in Calgary

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