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How to River Surf in Calgary and Kananaskis


How to River Surf in Calgary and Kananaskis

River surfing in Kananaskis.
How about River Surfing?

Stand up paddle boarding in Kananaskis.
You read right - surfing exists in Alberta, and is growing in popularity every season!

The 10th Street Wave is a popular river surfing spot in Calgary.
River surfing is one of the world’s hottest emerging sports, and the Calgary area has some of the best waves to conquer.
Check out the Mountain Wave:

The river surfing lineup in Calgary.

River surfing in Kananaskis.
Surf Anywhere is also championing the development of the wave near the 10th Street Bridge, where surfers gather after work on the west side of Downtown Calgary:

Great views of river surfing in Calgary.

Catching a wave at the 10th Street Wave in Calgary.
Are Calgary and Kananaskis about to become a river surfing mecca? https://t.co/4HWj98J2fn #CaptureCalgary
— Matt Gibson (@xpatmatt) August 29, 2016
Paddle into the exciting world of river surfing and get started on your own surfing adventure with these resources from the passionate and welcoming Alberta river surfing community.
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River Surfing in Calgary and Kananaskis - A photo essay from Matt Gibson (Xpat Matt) documenting his trip hosted by Tourism Calgary, where he explored the local river surfing scene.
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Riversurfing.ca - The original river surfing online community, founded in Calgary. Share ideas, stories, waves, and stoke for the sport from around the world.
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Alberta River Surfing Discussions - Connect with local river surfers for tips, tricks, and surf sessions happening around Alberta.
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Alberta River Surfing Association - Find information about river surfing and connect with surfers in Alberta and around the world.
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Surf Anywhere - Surf Anywhere is determined to bring good surfing everywhere by building the best river surfing waves in the world.
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Riverbreak - River surfing’s international magazine, Riverbreak features photographs, profiles, event listings, and a comprehensive map of river waves around the world.
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Rocky Mountain River Surfing - Giving the landlocked the opportunity to surf to anyone with the willingness to learn.
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Waveslayer Surfboards - Custom shaped boards for river surfers in Calgary designed by New Zealand transplant Jason McQuade.
Please note that this is a fluid list and that the information could change or expand. If you notice any discrepancies on this list or know of any further resources, please contact Tourism Calgary.
Always be safe and check up to date river conditions with Alberta Environment and Parks before all river activities.
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