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Rural River Route, Sturgeon River

Rural river route

a unique Canoe & Kayak experience along the sturgeon river

Our Rural River Route provides Canoe and Kayak rentals for a Calm 3km winding Northern section of the Sturgeon River which flows towards St. Albert and Big Lake. 

Low water conditions!currently unavailable

rural river route

Adult Single Kayak 

Tandem Kayak

Canoe
$40 / 3 Hours​

$80 / 3 Hours

$80 / 3 Hours

Details

This self-guided route starts at our shop by the Cunningham Bridge in Sturgeon County and ends at the same location. This involves floating/paddling down a 3km winding section of the Sturgeon River Before Big Lake!

  • Minimum 2 Adults 

  • Maximum 30 People

  • Currently UNAVAILABLE due to low water conditions

includes:

  • Paddles
  • Lifejackets
  • Throw Rope, Whistle, Bilge Pump
  • Launching/Disembarking Assistance

details & Arrival

This is a self-guided / unsupervised route.​

  1. Park at the bottom of the hill at our shop location in Sturgeon County

  2. Sign in and sign waivers

  3. Boat and safety equipment tutorial will be provided 

  4. Boats will be launched along the Sturgeon River just after the Cunningham Bridge

  5. Paddle Down River towards the Lake and Back

  6. Assistance getting off of the boats will be provided

Rural River Route Map

water conditions vary throughout the season!

call, Text or Email to book

we reserve the right to cancel/postpone rentals if the weather conditions are dangerous. IN THIS CASE YOU WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED or RESCHEDULED

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" It was an amazing experience from beginning to end. I would highly recommend Rural Rivers to anyone looking for an affordable, fun and memorable canoe / kayak rental service."

— Shannon via Google

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Had a wonderful time kayaking! This is the best experience I've had and I’ve rented kayaks many times. The owner is friendly and the fact that you can start from their private property makes it even better than other kayaking rental companies. I highly recommend Rural Rivers for anything outdoors!

— YEGconnector via Google

Sturgeon River Aerial view

Sturgeon River

Paddling the Sturgeon River is highly dependent on precipitation levels throughout the Year.

 

Low river conditions make it quite unfavorable for boats. Beaver Dams and low/shallow spots, as well as algae and plant life also contribute to the difficulty. 

Rural River Route, Sturgeon River

When the water is low, it can be difficult to get from the  Cunningham Bridge to Big lake.

all rentals include:

Throw Bag
Kayak Bilge Pump
Water safety whistle
Canoe Paddle
Kayak Paddle
LIfejacket Pfd
throwrope
bilge
pump
whistle
paddles
lifejacket

what to bring

All of our rentals come with paddles, life jackets, whistles & bilge pumps. Each canoe/kayak has limited storage space for additional items so a small dry bag is encouraged.

  • Sunscreen / Bugspray / Hat / Sunglasses / Extra pair of clothes in case you get wet.

  • Clothes for inclement weather ie. raincoat

  • Sandals with straps are recommended, otherwise, shoes that you're not afraid to get muddy/wet will work.

  • Small Cooler

  • Water / Snacks / Lunch 

  • Dry-Bag for Electronics 

  • Trash / Recycling Bag

What to bring vector

booking info

Free cancellation if we are notified over 48 Hours in advance of your booking time. If less than 48 Hours you will be charged $10 a boat and the rest will be refunded.

Extreme Weather Conditions (Such as lightning or Rain/Wind) will apply for a full refund or credit and a reschedule will be attempted.

​Any undesirable conditions experienced while renting do not apply for a refund - this includes rain halfway through your trip

Customers are responsible for any loss or damage to rental equipment and also for personal injury.

​No-shows or day-of cancellations will not be refunded.

age requirements

Every booking must be made in advance, if booking the same day please call for availability!

  • People under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

  • People 16 and over can paddle their own adult kayak

  • Max 2 people per canoe plus 1 child (12 and under) 

  • Waivers must be signed by everyone participating

  • Children under 12 ride for free, 1 per canoe 

  • Pets are allowed on Riel Rentals! PFD not included

  • We provide youth lifejackets at no extra cost! 

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