In mid September, my wife and I took our annual float through town on the North Saskatchewan to see the leaves as well as the city from a unique angle.
We put in below the Quesnel bridge, which gave us the chance to paddle up Whitemud Creek. The water level was high for this time of year so we got much further than I have in the past.
There were some nice stretches and then a few placed where we had to negotiate shallow water or narrow channels.
We made it almost a kilometre upstream before running into a series of gravel bars and debris piles. We probably could have dragged the boats further but decided to just turn around.
We made it back out to the main channel and then continued on downstream. The river was periodically busy and then very quiet. Lots of fall colour already.
The street car was going across the top of the high level bridge while we went under.
It is always surprising just how big this bridge is from the water level.
The Edmonton Queen was out for a Sunday cruise. I don't think I've ever been on the water at the same time as the boat was sailing.
Spotted my first croc in the river.
Also huge pieces of coal eroding out of the river bank.
Downtown always looks so nice from the water.
We met the Queen again at accidental beach and then got stopped by the water cops doing a safety check.
We pulled out a Dawson Park. After a very busy float through downtown, there was no one at the park (which is unusual).
As usual, a nice float with zero challenges. This is a fun way to see the city.
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