Paddling near Sherwood Park, Alberta

Sherwood Park sits within Strathcona County on the edge of the North Saskatchewan River valley, with flatwater lake paddling and moving-water river routes both accessible from the city. Astotin Lake in nearby Elk Island National Park is the marquee destination for calm-water kayaking, canoeing, and SUP, while Boag Lake provides another local flatwater option. The North Saskatchewan River adds a river-paddling dimension for those seeking current.