If you are looking for places to float or tube around Alberta, you’ve come to the right place. A few hidden gems with the end result being a nice float on a warm summers day! Before you go though, don’t forget the following to make your water experience the best one!
- Water shoes
- Sunscreen
- Life Jacket
- Water
- Waterproof bag to hold all valuables
Where to float and tube around Alberta
Whitecourt River Slides – Whitecourt
Open 10am-9pm daily.
Bring your own tubes and flotation toys. (None available to rent)
Suitable for all ages
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McLeod River Tubing – Whitecourt
Access to this site is located within Woodlands County.
Bring 2 vehicles so you can leave one at the end to drive back yourself and your tubes!
Family friendly
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South Saskatchewan River – Medicine Hat
Enter at Echo Dale Regional Park-East on Holsom Road + end at Strathcona Island Park- Braemar Street.
Pembina River Tubing – Pembina Provincial Park
Bring your own tube and blow up for $1 or rent tubes at the location.
Can also pay for transportation or can bring 2 vehicles to leave one at the end to drive back
Age range of river float depends on the river level
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Lazy Day Raft Rentals – Calgary
Elbow River – Slow and good for younger families
Bow River – Faster and colder. Better for experienced rafters.
Bring your own raft or rent one. Life jackets are required. Two vehicles are required to get back. A shuttle also available for 4 or more people on a reserved basis.
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Little Red Deer River – Red Lodge Park
Access tubing area by taking the Little Red Deer road just west Innisfail or by travelling west from Bowden until you reach Red Lodge Park.
Bring your own tube
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Discovery Canyon – Beside RiverBend Golf and Recreation Area
Reopening after being closed for 2016 for upgrade and renovations the water is never deeper than 45cm (18″), on inflatable tubes and there is a spray pool at the bottom with a beach. Bring your own tube or rent one for $5 with a $15 deposit.
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Milk River – Town of Milk River
Start at the Rodeo grounds and float back to the campground while passing some beautiful views!
Bring your own tube.
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[…] Discovery Canyon – Great for children of any age. The water is never deeper than 45cm (18″), on inflatable tubes and there is a spray pool at the bottom. Bring your own tube or rent one for $5 with a $15 deposit! See other locations around Alberta where you can float & tube here! […]