Paddling near Grande Prairie, Alberta

Grande Prairie sits in the Peace Country of northwest Alberta, surrounded by a mix of flatwater lakes and moving rivers that draw paddlers from spring through fall. The Wapiti River is the marquee local waterway, with a mapped canoe route running from Pipestone campground to Magoo's Landing. Nearby still waters and the broader river network round out a paddling scene supported by an active local club and rental options in the area.