2026 KanOpener

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Saturday & Sunday - June 13/14 - 2026

The Kananaskis Open is being held at Canoe Meadow at the Kananaskis River. The event brings together a broad group of whitewater kayak, canoe and SUP enthusiasts and their families.

  • from novice to international medal winners
  • competing in  slalom, kayak cross and freestyle at both the novice and advanced levels
  • paddlers from 8 to 68 years of age.  

This will be a keep-it-simple kind of event and we really appreciate people's race/judging support 

Canoe Meadows is the perfect family friendly venue for this event easy access to the slalom race course and freestyle waves, walking paths and numerous attractions nearby. 

REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY JUNE 9th AT Noon

 

Participant
You must be an AWA member to participate. Please go to https://www.albertawhitewater.ca/membership
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SUP Slalom $30
*Kayak Cross $30
*Half & Full Course Slalom $30 
Freestyle $30
All-In $75
Water-Off Kids Slalom - Free (if the river turns off)
Volunteers - Free

*AWS Slalom Program athletes slalom & kayak cross fee is included. Freestyle fee is required

Slalom Boat - $10

Paddle - $5

Saturday morning clinics - Slalom or Freestyle $25
(for those not in a paid year program)
Clinic type

Family Unit $25/nt ($50/weekend)
Individual $15/nt ($30/weekend)

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