| The purpose of this program is to introduce students
to a mode of transportation used by the voyageurs who paddled
the North Saskatchewan River. This program can be combined with
a visit to Fort Edmonton Park to tour the fur trading post if
pre-arranged. A preliminary introduction will cover equipment
discussion, paddling techniques and water safety. As well, the
group will help to unload our canoes. The needs, abilities,
and desires of the group will be taken into consideration and
the program can be adjusted accordingly. A typical program could
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| I. Welcome |
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Introductions |
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Explanation of day's schedule |
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Washrooms, etc. |
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| II. Equipment Discussion |
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PDF's |
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Paddles |
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Canoes |
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| III. Techniques for Paddling |
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Forward stroke |
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Reverse stroke |
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Check stroke |
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| IV. Water Safety Discussion |
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| V. Equipment Distribution and Unloading
Canoes (the entire group will need to participate in
the loading and unloading of the canoes) |
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| VI. Divide into Groups |
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Load and launch boats |
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| VII. Paddling Fun (On River) |
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Songs and cheers |
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Washroom break (depending on length of trip) |
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Lunch on the river, or at one of the parks along the way |
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| VIII. Clean Up and Goodbye |
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Hang PDF's to dry |
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Load boats onto trailer |
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MAP
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North Saskatchewan
River Map  |
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION
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| If you would like to register for this program,
please visit our Registration
page. |
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PROGRAM COST
School Bookings - Length of Program (hours)
| No.
of Students |
2
Hrs |
3
Hrs |
4
Hrs |
5 Hrs |
6
Hrs |
10-24
2
boats |
$245 |
$285 |
$325 |
$365 |
$405 |
25-36
3
boats |
$360 |
$420 |
$480 |
$540 |
$600 |
37-48
4
boats |
$475 |
$555 |
$635 |
$715 |
$795 |
* 5% discount will be applied to ECS customers at time of booking.
** Tours of FORT EDMONTON are available with departures from Terwillegar Park. Please add $18 per boat.
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