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 GUIDED TRIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS, SCHEDULED DEPARTURES Astotin Lake Canoe Adventure, 5 hours Explore the watery habitats of Elk Island National Park, a wilderness oasis just 40 minutes east of Edmonton. After basic instructions you glide quietly over Astotin Lake with it's many bays and islands and over 200 species of birds. This excursion is ideal for beginners, it includes transportation from Edmonton, 2-person canoes and interpretation. 1:30 pm meet at Whitemud Park for the transfer to Elk Island Park Approximately 2 hours of paddling on Astotin Lake 6:00 pm arrive back at Whitemud Park Sunday, June 26, 2005 (Aboriginal Day) Friday, July 01 (Canada Day) Monday, July 04 Monday, July 18 Monday, August 01 (Civic Holiday) Monday, August 22 Thursday, September 01 (Alberta Centennial Day) Monday, September 05 (Labour Day) 2005 Price: $85.- per person including taxes  River Canoe Adventure, 3 hours See Edmonton from a different vantage point while enjoying a fun, morning paddle down the North Saskatchewan River. In many ways this ancient pathway remains as it was hundreds of years ago. Through legends and local history you gain insights into the rich history of Edmonton's river valley. This guided trip, suited for the inexperienced paddler, includes transportation, 2-person canoes with necessary equipment and the guide. 9:00 am meet at Whitemud Park for the transfer to Terwillegar Park 12:00 noon, arrive back at Whitemud Park Sunday, June 26, 2005 (Aboriginal Day) Friday, July 01 (Canada Day) Monday, July 04 Monday, July 18 Monday, August 01 (Civic Holiday) Monday, August 22 Thursday, September 01 (Alberta Centennial Day) Monday, September 05 (Labour Day) 2005 Price: $85.- per person including taxes Canoe Adventure Special, 2.5 to 3 hours The Hotel Selkirk in historic Fort Edmonton offers interpretive canoe trips starting and ending at Fort Edmonton. Every Friday in July and August. Combine them with their amazing weekend packages of unique accommodation, various activities and outstanding food. HOTEL SELKIRK, Tel. (780)-496-7227 or 1-888-962-2522 Spirit of the Saskatchewan, 2 days The North Saskatchewan River, flowing eastward from the Columbia Icefields into the Hudson’s Bay passes on its long journey through several ecological zones from the high alpine through boreal forest into aspen parkland. It was an important transportation route of the fur traders 150 years ago. Abandoned forts, gold mining camps are reminders of a colorful history. This overnight canoe trip is the ideal short nature escape as well as an introduction to river paddling and wilderness camping. Tours depart Edmonton Wednesday morning and return Thursday evening July 13 and 14 2005 July 27 and 28 August 10 and 11 August 24 and 25 September 07 and 08 2005 price: $275.- per person including taxes. Price includes all canoeing equipment, 2-person tents and all other necessary camping equipment (except sleeping bag), eating utensils, transportation, meals, camping fees, instructions and guide. 5-Day Athabasca River Wilderness Trip An action filled adventure starting Saturday morning in Edmonton with a 4-hour drive into the foothills for canoe instructions and training on a lake. Next day we launch the boats near the town of Hinton and from now on there is no looking back until we reach the end of the trip 160 kilometers and four days later. Beginners are welcome and will learn as they go while there are plenty of challenges for experienced paddlers. This is a wildernmess trip with three nights camping on islands in the river or secluded spots along the shores. We are back in Edmonton by late Wednesday afternoon. Tours depart Edmonton early morning every second Saturday June 25 2005 July 09 July 23 August 06 August 20 September 03 September 17 2005 price: $725.- per person including taxes. Price includes all canoeing equipment, 2-person tents and all other necessary camping equipment (except sleeping bag), eating utensils, transportation, meals, camping fees, instructions and guide. Rental sleeping bags can be booked in advance, there is opportunity to buy last minute supplies before the start of the river trip. Please contact us for more details, (780) 470-4966 or 1-888-467-9697 GROUPS ONLY AT SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT, NO SCHEDULED DEPARTURES Evening North Saskatchewan River Trip (allow up to 4 hours, calm water, class I). Fort Edmonton to Capilano Park: 3 to 4 hours Emily Murphy Park to Capilano Park: 1.5 to 2 hours Full Day North Saskatchewan River Trip (allow 7 hours, 42 km, calm water, class I) The wide river valley with great picnic spots, and home to beaver, deer, geese and other wildlife, changes to city parks and finally busy bridges and skyscrapers. 2005 price: $650.- per group of up to 13 passengers (includes taxes). These guided canoe trips are organized on demand for your group or family and include pick-up at the hotel or other central location, canoe instruction, good quality canoes or kayaks (fibre glass or Royalex), life jackets and paddles, light refreshments and guide. Larger groups can be accommodated, catered lunches, barbecues can be provided. © Moon Shadow Adventures 2004 |
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