Paddling near Lethbridge, Alberta

Lethbridge sits in the coulees of southern Alberta where the Oldman River cuts through the city itself, giving paddlers a river right at their doorstep. The region spans flatwater lakes to dam-controlled whitewater, with the Oldman the marquee local run and Park Lake a calm option for beginners and SUP. Southern Alberta's paddle scene runs the full spectrum from mellow floats to Grade III whitewater on the St. Mary River.