Tubing down/around Edmonton

[wooohooo]

I'm looking at going tubing with my girlfriend somewhere around Edmonton. I was around Edworthy Park today and we thought it'd be fun to go... except I've never really seen anyone go down the North Saskatchewan River. Is there reasons why?

Anywhere within an hours drive would be good, and do we need to rent/buy special rafts or would the $50 Canadian tire specials suffice?

Thanks!

[drewboy12]

Because its Edmonton... You'll catch VD from the water. boil it before you drink it.

[HOZ]

Originally Posted by wooohooo

I'm looking at going tubing with my girlfriend somewhere around Edmonton. I was around Edworthy Park today and we thought it'd be fun to go... except I've never really seen anyone go down the North Saskatchewan River. Is there reasons why?

Anywhere within an hours drive would be good, and do we need to rent/buy special rafts or would the $50 Canadian tire specials suffice?

Thanks!

It can be quite dangerous unless you are in a boat with paddles. The current and undercurrents can make swimming extremely treacherous even for an expert swimmer. Make sure you wear a lifejacket to keep you above the water.

[4X4]

Whenever I want to raft in Edmonton I post my questions on EdmontonPuck. They know everything about Edmonton over there.

[wooohooo]

Originally Posted by 4X4

Whenever I want to raft in Edmonton I post my questions on EdmontonPuck. They know everything about Edmonton over there.

Dumb question... but what forum is EdmontonPuck? I googled it but came up with nothing

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by wooohooo

Dumb question... but what forum is EdmontonPuck? I googled it but came up with nothing

Here is the linky.

[OilKiller]

Normally I would come into this thread and bitch about the posts. But now? LOL....

[Northendzone]

It is saturday - town bath night, the river is packed......

[oilboy2]

[QUOTE=wooohooo;3197408]I'm looking at going tubing with my girlfriend somewhere around Edmonton. I was around Edworthy Park today and we thought it'd be fun to go... except I've never really seen anyone go down the North Saskatchewan River. Is there reasons why?

Anywhere within an hours drive would be good, and do we need to rent/buy special rafts or would the $50 Canadian tire specials suffice?

if you want legitimite advice i like this one:

http://www.pembinarivertubing.com/

about an hour from edm with a very nice campground to stay in. best part they supply all the tubes and transportation at pretty good price