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.

Learn more about who we are here.

Latest News

- Bow River Flow Forecasts – Summer 2020
  April 21, 2020News Bow River flow release forecasts from Ghost and Bearpaw reservoirs are reported by TransAlta to the river user community from April to October. CRUA will post this data on the website each Friday and more frequently if condition warrant. The flow forecasts are a predicted daily average flow and are governed by upstream supply. During the course of the day flows can fluctuate to meet the daily predictions and demands. Stable Bow River flows usually are in place by the middle of July, but can see an unpredicted rise with local storms and high rainfall. More information on the Bow River’s water management policy can be found at the following page: Bow River Flows...
- Boat Ramp Update – April 02, 2020
  April 2, 2020NewsCalgary River Users Alliance has added a new page to our website that will assist river users on which Bow River boat ramps are available from within Calgary and downstream to Carseland. Not all are currently open either due to weather conditions and emergency measures issued by government agencies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. The web page will be updated as new information becomes available Bow River Boat Ramps...

Link to

Calgary River Access Website

Bow River Boat Ramps

River Float Times

Bow River Flows

Map of Boat Launches in Calgary

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