Paddling near Fort McMurray, Alberta

Fort McMurray sits at the confluence of the Athabasca and Clearwater rivers in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, deep in northeastern Alberta. Five rivers converge in the area, and lakes dot the surrounding boreal landscape, making this a legitimate paddling destination for canoeists, kayakers, and SUP riders at every skill level. The Snye — a calm, current-free channel in the heart of downtown — is the local starting point, while the Clearwater River float and Gregoire Lake draw paddlers further afield.