The Exchange: Outdoor Adventure
Hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and exploring the outdoors (safely).
Enjoy the fresh perspective that being on water brings by getting together with a family of experienced hikers, canoers, and kayakers who know the Calgary area well and can guide you through the beauty of our natural landscape.
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My wife and I each grew up with a canoe in our families. We didn’t think anything of it, it was just always there, and we have a high comfort level in a canoe (as do our kids).
Being at water level on a lake or river gives a perspective on the natural world that can’t be seen any other way. And a motor boat just can’t get to the places that a canoe or kayak can. Several years ago, before it became such a craze, we bought a couple of kayaks on a whim, and we now have 2 canoes and 3 kayaks. All of our outdoor friends have gotten kayaks, and we are often on the water in a large “flotilla”.
We love getting people out on the water to enjoy a unique and peaceful perspective on our world – there are so many spectacular spots nearby! We are also busy hikers, and appreciate the beautiful treks around Calgary. One of our favourite stories is of hosting a cousin from Ontario. We had him on a nearby mountain vantage point for lunch, supper in Calgary, and an evening paddle in the Weasel Head. He was amazed that it could all be done in one day! As my contribution to the Exchange, I would love to introduce one or both of these experiences (hiking and paddling) to someone who hasn’t had the opportunity to take part. New to Calgary; new to Canada; or just new to the beauty and serenity our area has to offer. There is a wide range of easy to challenging options within a stone’s throw!! Everyone should have an opportunity to see the natural beauty that is so close to us here in Calgary.
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The Exchange is a non-monetary interaction between the people of Treaty 7. It is co-created through a collaboration with the Calgary Public Library, Momentum and d.talks. We are grateful for the support of Calgary Arts Development Recovery Grant as well as the ongoing support of Alberta Foundation for the Arts making The Exchange possible.