Whitewater Parks, Facilities and AccessHarvie Passage
The Bow River Boathouse concept draft is out! Can you imagine the Community Hub that this would create! All of the clubs and businesses are invited to participate! Thanks to the Parks Foundation Calgary for funding these drawings through the Stella Concept Grant!
Concerns about public safety at Harvie Passage continue to be brought forward by the paddling community. Calgary River Users Alliance and AWA have been engaged with the City of Calgary and Alberta Environment and Parks to improve visitor experiences. The Boathouse is a large part of our solution. With more trained staff on site, we can be the public safety net. Interview Article Kananaskis Whitewater Park
Planning, Funding, Construction. AWA and ARSA are working on plans for the reconstrution of the Kananskis waves and river features that have been damaged by high spring flows over the last six years. TransAlta and Parks are key components of a successful rebuild in 2023.
We expect the combined project to be around $500,000 which will be funded with a combination of grants, rock donation, and community funding. If you'd like to help AWA rebuild the park, you can Donate Here. Canoe MeadowsIndividual sites and the Group Site are open! |