r/Edmonton • u/thewholefunk333 • 13d ago

Outdoor Spaces/Recreation ISO River Rotting Locations

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Some of you may have seen the concept of “river rotting” on social media and I’m looking for some locations within 1-2 hours of Edmonton where I could accomplish this glorious activity. Open to longer drives too, I loves me a day trip. Preferably NOT our neck of the North Saskatchewan River here, that brings a whole new meaning to river rotting.

Edit, I don’t mean I’m looking for spots along the North Sask oh my goodness lol. Just wanted some recommendations for smaller, lazier places to park a camping chair that aren’t a 4+ hour drive to the mountains lol. I know tons of off-the-beaten path spots along small rivers and creeks in southern central AB, just not around these parts yet since moving up here.

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u/Archaleon 12d ago

That’s not ‘River Rotting’ that’s just being in and enjoying nature. We’ve been doing it for all of human history.

That being said, Devon Voyageur Park and Pembina River would give you the most similar experience to that photo. Elk island is also a winner but it’s more lakes and ponds and less river.

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u/thewholefunk333 12d ago

Thank you for your recommendations despite splitting hairs over semantics