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Ditch the crowded mountain lakes and find the serene, sun-soaked silence of the prairies. "Prairie Paddling: Discovering Alberta's Badlands by Canoe" is the expert-written roadmap to one of Canada’s most surreal landscapes. Author Arie Vandervelden provides a conversational yet thorough guide to navigating the meandering rivers that carved the hoodoos and coulees of the Canadian Badlands.
Whether you're looking for a two-hour float near Drumheller or a multi-week expedition to the Saskatchewan border, this book is your "friendly guide in the stern."
Detailed Reach Reports: Lengthy descriptions of the most popular stretches, including Content Bridge to Drumheller and the flow south toward Dinosaur Provincial Park.
Badlands Logistics: Expert advice on sandbar and island camping (legal below the high-water mark), navigating shallow waters, and identifying safe put-in/take-out locations.
Historical & Geological Anecdotes: Learn about 100-year-old homesteads, fur trade history, and how to spot dinosaur bones embedded in the riverbanks.
Safety First: Critical tips on managing summer thunderstorms, avoiding river hazards, and "Clean, Drain, Dry" protocols to protect Alberta's watersheds.
Family-Friendly Floats: Perfect for novice paddlers and SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard) enthusiasts due to the gentle flow and soft sandbars.
Wildlife & Wildflowers: Navigate through native grasslands home to golden eagles, coyotes, and pronghorn antelope.
Photographer’s Dream: Capture the "Mars-like" topography of Dry Island Buffalo Jump and the striated walls of the Lousana Canyon.
"In the Alberta Badlands, river levels fluctuate wildly. While June offers the fastest flow (and the most debris), mid-to-late summer turns the river into a 'gently moving lake.' This book helps you decode the flow rates so you don't end up dragging your canoe over gravel bars while chasing the sunset."