The Bow River
The Cochrane Paddlers Club is all about celebrating our beautiful back yard Bow River, which runs right through the heart of our little town - Cochrane, Alberta.
Our goal is to get folks of all sorts out on the water in a safe and fun way through trips, events, pool sessions, and education.
Focusing on the Ghost Lake Dam to Bearspaw Reservoir section, we aim to share accessibility details, river safety and knowledge, best practices, and skill building sessions.
If you use this section of the Bow River; if you are a new kayaker/canoeist/paddle boarder; if you live in Cochrane… then this club is for you!
What We Offer
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POOL SESSIONS
Pool sessions are offered to kayakers, SUP’ers, and canoeists at the Spray Lakes Centre over the Winter months so we can practice our rolls, strokes, and keep the stoke alive!
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TRIPS
Cochrane Paddlers aims to offer beginner friendly trips to those looking to head out on the water for their first few times, be it flat water or the river.
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EVENTS
We aim to share all the local festivals and events that Cochrane Paddlers have access to throughout the year. Your membership gets you some pretty cool discounts on attending, racing, and even camping.
How It Works
1) Sign up and pay for your membership
2) Receive a password to access our Member pages
3) Register for a pool session, trip, or event!
Cochrane Paddlers Membership Prices
Adult: $35/PERSON/YEAR
Youth: $25/PERSON/YEAR
Alberta Whitewater Association Membership: $10/PERSON
When purchasing your Cochrane Paddlers Membership, the $10 AWA Membership is included.
The AWA provides all insurance, waivers, and registration processing fees for all members and clubs. PLUS, you get some sweet discounts at local shops, local festivals, access to competitions and events, priority campsite booking at select sites, and more.
Pool sessions start again in November 2026!
These sessions are a great way to practice your roll, practice your strokes, and meet other local paddlers. These are informal, with no specific instructors or coaches. But, everyone is friendly and always happy to help if you have questions <3 Plus, there’s a hot tub for use!
Where: Spray Lakes Family Sports Centre, Cochrane
Time: 730pm to 9pm
Pool Session Dates
Nov 18 - 730pm to 9pm (only 4 spots available)
Dec 16 - 730pm to 9pm
Jan 13 - 730pm to 9pm
Jan 27 - 730pm to 9pm (only 4 spots available)
Mar10 - 730pm to 9pm
Mar 24 - 730pm to 9pm
April 7 - 730pm to 9pm
Select the individual dates below you want to join.
Must be able to provide your own boat, paddle, and other equipment.
