Canoe or Kayak Alberta
Alberta is known for its waterways. We have tranquil and peaceful lakes and rivers in the Rockies that will keep you coming back. If you have a speedboat or seadoo leave it at home. These lakes protect the environment and nourish wildlife.

Canoe/Kayak Jasper
The Jasper area is a canoeists' delight. There twenty or more lakes where you will see wildlife in tranquil settings. Easily accessible by vehicle with easy parking are the Five Lakes including Lac Beauvert, Patricia and Patricia Lakes, Edith and Annette Lakes (you may see Scuba divers here on the weekend!).  Horseshoe Lake is a little known but absolutely beautiful spot to the south of Jasper The lake is a very short hike from the parking lot and highway.
Pyramid Lake and Patricia Lake (very close to each other) both have rentals. Pyramid Lake is especially tranquil, complete with its own "almost island". Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has rentals as well.
47 kilometers southeast of Jasper is Maligne Lake, second largest glacial lake in the World. Rentals are available here and you can canoe the considerable length of the lake if you like.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Boathouse 780-852-5708 (4km from Jasper)
Maligne Lake 780-852-3370 (30 kilomteres from Jasper)

Canoe/Kayak Banff
In the Banff townsite area you can put your paddle in the water at Two Jack Lake or Johnson Lake. If you want to rent a canoe/kayak Lake Louise (what a beautiful spot) and Moraine Lake both have boathouses.
For experienced canoers (not for novices) we recommend a downstream run on the Bow River but only in the spring when water levels are high. There are rapids and wildlife sightings that the hearty canoeist will enjoy thoroughly. Check with Banff tourist office before heading out.
(Serious Canoers Should Phone Tourism Offices