In the heart of the wild, where the waters flow, The North Saskatchewan calls, where the canoes go, With paddles in hand and the sky so wide, We set off on a journey, riding nature’s tide. North Saskatchewan River, take us away, Through the valleys and the hills, where the wild ones play, With the rhythm of the river, we’ll find our way, On a North Saskatchewan River canoe trip today.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Beautiful! That is just fantastic! Thank you so much.

@rooky55

Ай бұрын

Read the book Living on the Shed for the full history and geography of the North Sask River.

I just canoed the Pembina from Pembina Forks to Lodgepole. 7 days. Short paddling days. Took my time. Bad logjam hazards to start, then some good gradient and rapids. Downstream of Wolf Lake road it calms a bit. Tomorrow (May 27th )I am heading out to the Trunk Road. Brazeau to the reservoir.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Excellent, thanks for the info. I've often wondered about the Pembina in that area. Awesome, let me know how the trip on the Brazeau goes. I hope to paddle it from Smallboy Camp to Reservoir in the next year or two.

@riverrockranger812

Ай бұрын

Let me know. I’m not sure where that put in is. If i had time i would go look today while i am out there.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

I've never been there, and it doesn't sound very easy. You have to drive south of the FTR on Cardinal River Road, past Smallboy Camp/Village (reservation?), and look for a cut-block. Then it is a 1-2 km hike down to the river. That's really all I have to go on right now. You can kind of see it on google earth. I hope you have a great trip!!

@240Turbo48

Ай бұрын

Fished many of those areas, cool vid. I was looking into doing a trip. What’s it like doing a multi day solo trip?

@bombardier3qtrlbpsi

Ай бұрын

Nice relaxing trip

LOVE that you are still updating this series!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yep, lots of kms on this river still to paddle. I hope to canoe from Edmonton to Saskatchewan one of these summers. Thanks Julian, take care.

Really great video, I’ve done Rocky Mountain House to Drayton. Travelling as the voyages and early explorers did is an amazing experience!

@ImProbablyBetterThanYou

Ай бұрын

Love that section so much

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Phil. Yeah Rocky to Drayton is a really nice stretch. I hope to revisit that one someday. Travelling by river is the best!!

Great to see you back out doing what you enjoy, cheers Nick

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Jim. I hope you are doing well and getting some paddling in. Cheers.

Great memories of exact same trip done with scouts back some 40 years ago.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear it Jim. Sounds like it was an amazing trip for you guys. Thanks for taking the time, take care.

I just love watching your videos. They are not only interesting but very calming, for me anyway. I live in southern Alberta and don't get very far north so I love seeing the scenery.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Gerri. I'm glad to hear that, that is pretty much what I am going for in these videos. Yeah it's a bit different compared to down south. Plenty of amazing and beautiful landscapes down there too.

That was really interesting, thanks.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for taking the time.

Such a beautiful poem, the words certainly take you there.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yes, a great poem indeed. Thanks for watching Tammy.

Brings back memories of 1974 when four of us in two canoes went from the town of Peace River to the La Crete ferry crossing on the "Mighty Peace". Took us one week, and to this day one of my most memorable vacations ever.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

That would be quite a trip paddling the mighty Peace River. I'm jealous!! Thanks for watching, take care.

Loving these video's planning a canoe trip next year, from the Sask glacier to Prince Albert.

@nickharland3795

7 күн бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoy them, thanks very much. Best of luck on your trip, take care.

Excellent video. Thank You. ✅

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much. I glad you enjoyed it. Take care.

Another great video nick,your so inspiring. Thanks for all your great adventures

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Greg. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Take care.

Hiya Nick, Hope all is well with you n hope to see more of journey's Safe journey's I missed you! n your journey's ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Hi Miller. I am doing well, and hope you are doing well too. It's always nice to hear from you. Thanks so much, take care.

That was awesome thanks for sharing! I grew up in Drayton Valley and always wanted to do that.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It is a very nice trip. Thank you for watching.

Thanks Nick Harland for posting this awesome video !

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Hey thanks very much Jo. I appreciate you taking the time.

I really enjoyed the video.

@nickharland3795

23 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time.

Very nice!!! Even nicer to see some Alberta adventures for once!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yes, there are lots of nice trips in Alberta. Thanks for watching.

This looks like a blast omg lived in Edmonton for 3 years never once thought of this. Thanks for the idea great video to

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Yeah it's a nice trip paddling back into the city. I hope you get it done.

How fun. I envy you. I canoed the peace 45 years ago.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

It is a lot of fun. The Peace River would be a great trip! Thanks for watching Sandra.

beautiful campsite night 1! Really cool seeing some of those Edmonton bridges from a different perspective! Looks like a fun wet trip Nick!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Hey Matty. The camping was good, the weather not so much. But all in all, it was great to be on the water. Yeah it changes from a semi-wilderness trip to an urban float pretty quickly.

That was fun to see I don't think I would be brave enough to get in a Canoe for that long so thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the sights and animals

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

It is a enjoyable trip with good camping. The wildlife sightings are always nice. Thank you for watching.

nice n easy start the wind must have sucked nice start to the year

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks Dana. Yeah it was windy for a lot of it. But day 3 was almost all tailwind. It was good to get out.

Nice work Nick! my Dad and I did Drayton Valley to Edmonton years ago and he eventually made it all the way to Le Pas and it was the happiest I've ever seen him.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Wow, hats off to your Dad. That would be quite a trip all the way to Manitoba. Awesome!! Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care.

Hey Nick, another great video. I can’t get over the size of the cliffs … and the trip through Edmonton was awesome. It’s amazing how well hidden the city is when you’re out on the middle of the river. Wow, there are so many bridges in Edmonton now … when I grew up there, there were only three … the High Level, Low Level and the Groat Bridge. But lol, that was a very loooong time ago. Thanks for posting and I always look forward to the next one. Stay well.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Hi Robbie, thanks very much. It's always great to hear from you. There is some nice scenery in this trip, with quite a few tall cliffs. Yes, the city doesn't infringe on the river valley too much, thankfully!! Lots of bridges... I left one other bridge out of the video as I couldn't recall what the street was. I appreciate you taking the time Robbie, take care.

@andynicoll8566

Ай бұрын

Lol, why does everyone forget the Dawson Bridge, it's been there longer than the Groat Bridge. It runs from 106 ave over to Riverdale. MacNalley High School on top of the north side bank, my old High School. Lol, 55 years ago.

Awesome video man.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Take care.

looked like a great trip thanks for sharing

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

It was a nice getaway. Thanks for watching Willy. I hope you are doing well. Great to hear from you!!

Did that trip in 1989 with my 18 ft Lund and 50 hp . My 2 kids wife and I on the trip ,camped out 3 nights and it was a beautiful trip trip caught lots of fish and I suggest everyone to try it.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Sounds like you guys had a great trip. It is a very nice section of river. It is always nice when the fish are biting. Thanks for watching.

I enjoyed this thanks.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

looks like a great trip. very nice video.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much Dave. It is a nice trip indeed.

Great stuff. I’ve done Genessee to Edmonton overnight a few times but this trip is on the list for sure. Cheers.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Yeah Genessee is a nice trip. It bit more faster current near Drayton, but otherwise the same.

It was nice going on a journey down the river ,thank you for sharing 😎

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time.

Thanks for this great video!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for watching.

Nice trip Nick, glad all went well except for the rain. Thanks for posting another river adventure.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks BD. Yeah it was a nice flat water trip to work off some rust.

Thanks for posting a great video! Canoeing to Edmonton from Rocky Mountain House is on the "to do" list. It's a lovely river!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Rocky Mountain House to Edmonton would be a great trip!! Maybe 5-7 days altogether. I hope you get that trip done. Thanks for watching.

This trip looks amazing!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

It is a nice trip for camping and relaxing river travel. Thanks for watching.

Absolutely beautiful ! So much natural wilderness in the Edmonton area for all to enjoy including the best river valley on earth !

@billfarley9167

Ай бұрын

Nope. You obviously haven't been to many river valleys.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

The North Saskatchewan River is beautiful. It has gorgeous headwaters in Banff National Park, leading to a wonderful river valley in Edmonton. Thank you for watching.

Thank you, great video.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks you Travis. Take care man.

Enjoyed the video. A real adventure trip. I've done Devon to Edmonton. The route from Drayton Valley to Edmonton would be very scenic and lots of fun.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Thomas. It is a nice trip. My first ever canoe trips were in this stretch. The current is a bit stronger near Drayton, but all in all, it is a straight-forward trip.

I love the videos it would be cool to see you do some fishing on some future trips

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Yeah I hope I can get some more fishing in upcoming trips. Take care.

Nick! Great video … as always!! 7 of us just did a short overnighter from Genesee to Devon. One couple had their 13 year old with them. Gotta start ‘em on the river early and keep them paddling. Thanks for your great videos.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Hey thanks very much. Yeah Genesee to Devon is a nice short trip with good camping. Exactly, start them young!! I wish I got into canoe tripping when I was 13. Thank you for watching, happy paddling!

Too bad you had such crappy weather but on the other hand, we do need the moisture. Thanks for taking us with you.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yeah it wasn't the warmest trip, but we did need the rain. So it is all good. Thanks for watching.

Great trip I subscribed :)

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

It is a very nice trip. Thanks Kimberley.

What a amazing adventure in our own backyard. in Alberta.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yeah it's a nice trip paddling back to Edmonton. Thanks for taking the time.

Hello Nick! been along most of that route only in an F350, Was in the Third Aurora Scouts and went on many Canoe trips and that is were it ended was a long time ago now, however I would dearly love to take that fly in Canoe trip on the Nahanni : ) maybe in the next Life but the North Saskatchewan seems a cost effective Option and no less Special at the same time! Thank You from Ontario!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Hello Rick. Yeah it's a nice trip. Wilderness and good camping in the first half, a bit more urban in the end. My first ever canoe trip was from Drayton Valley, so I always enjoy this stretch. Oh man, the Nahanni River is a dream trip of mine. Maybe someday? Hopefully!! But yeah, the North Saskatchewan River is a nice alternative. Thanks very much Rick, take care.

I heard mourning doves. I haven’t heard those since moving to Edmonton from Ontario almost 20 years ago. I honestly didn’t realize they had them in Alberta.

@nickharland3795

2 күн бұрын

That's great!! I'm not familiar with their song, but I'm glad you could hear it. Thank you for watching, take care.

The two bridges in Edmonton are the James McDonald and the Low Level.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yes that sounds familiar. Thanks so much Robert.

Awesome ride along Bud ! I haven't seen those waters paddled before :) Nice trip it's to bad a lot of rain, Being prepared i guess makes it work ! 👍 Mother Nature is beautiful just have to get out in it :)) Not much water in the rivers here in northern Ab.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yeah it rained on and off for most of the trip. I had full BBQ type meals to eat, but opted for easy freeze dried meals a couple nights. All in all, everything worked out fine. Hopefully you get some more rain up there and raise the levels. Thanks for watching, take care.

30 + years ago Coworkers and myself did an annual canoe trip from Berrymoor to Genesee (1 day) Then to Devon bridge (1 day), Was awesome! (Truck All Alumni anyone?)

@nickharland3795

20 күн бұрын

Sounds like great times Doug. Those are nice stretches to paddle for sure. Thanks for taking the time.

Thanks Nick

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

It's my pleasure. Thank you.

I did Rocky to Devon years ago. Great trip.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Awesome!! That would be a great trip!! Thanks for watching.

Well done. From a hardcore private backcountry canoe traveller I enjoy your videos. Keep up the sharing!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much. I appreciate you taking the time. I definitely have a few trips in mind. Take care.

I love this. I have done this so many times. I love watching someone else do it. Nice work kid!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Trent. It's a nice trip. My first ever canoe trips were in this stretch. I wish I was still a kid, haha!!

Way cool! I'm hoping to kayak from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan in the not too distant future. Also, I live very close to the Capilano / Gold Bar boat launch. Good to see it's being used a lot lately.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Awesome!! I hope you have a great trip. Yeah it is always nice to see people using the river valley. Thanks Jeremy.

Nice video. We used to do Genesse Bridge to Devon or Edmonton every year, but I haven't been out in 6 years now.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

The trip from Genesee is very nice too. I have done that one many times. I hope you get out there again sometime. Thanks for watching.

Good. Thanks.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thank you too!

Would have been nice to have historical sites identified, such as Fort Edmonton Park, the water treatment plant that is now closed. I ended up following you with a split screen and google maps. Sure illustrated how Edmonton’s river flats flooded with big log jams and how very much worse it would have been before the Brazo Dam was built. (I am not positive of name of dam.) Is Genesee plant still in operation. A senior citizen enjoying your video, thanks

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Hello Rita. The Genesee plant appears to still be in operation. I drove by it last summer, apparently at a shift change. There were hundreds of cars leaving the parking lot and turning onto the highway. Sorry for not showing the historical sites. I thought about mentioning Fort Edmonton, but when on the river, you really can't see any of it. It is treed in on a fairly high river bank. Some people view the old treatment plant as an eyesore, so I didn't mention that either. If I was more of a "talker" then I probably would have focused on these things more. I like to hide behind the camera, and not say too much :) The Brazeau dam definitely helps with flood control. The Brazeau River is a trip I would like to try someday. Thanks again for the comment Rita, I appreciate you taking the time.

Rough conditions, but nice video nonetheless! Thanks Nick.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks Udo. It felt really good to get out.

Pretty cool. Didn’t think would take 3 days

@nickharland3795

20 күн бұрын

It's a nice trip, 3 or even 4 days depending on pace. Thanks for taking the time.

Damn, how I miss Alberta.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

There are definitely some beautiful places in Alberta. Come back... bring your kayak, haha. You are in B.C.? Pretty epic landscapes over there too.

Awesome video! Trying to get some friends to do this was thinking of starting at Chelsea Robinson or Genesee bridge to Edmonton! Definitely want a canoe at some point kayaks are fun but limited storage!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Either one of those starting points would make a nice 2 or 3 day trip to Edmonton. I don't have much experience with kayaks, but they do look fun. But yeah, canoes can handle all kinds of gear and weight. Go for it man, have a great trip!!

I did this very trip back in 1969, except we started in Rocky Mountain House. You could drink right out of the river until you reached Drayton Valley... after that, maybe not a good idea.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yeah it would be much better water above Drayton Valley for sure. I would have loved to canoe the river before the dams were built. Sounds like you had a great trip. Thanks for watching Steve.

havent done this in years...Joffree to Drumheller is great

I saw the Ogopogo in the river! 😄

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Haha, I was waiting for a comment like that. Thanks.

This was a surprise, a few years ago we done the same trip, loved every minute of it. You brought back alot of memories. That pile of driftwood was nice to see the next morning after being hit with a thunderstorm all night. One of my best canoe trips. Notice the difference in the water closer to Edmonton ? Thanks bud.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yeah this is a nice section to paddle and camp... my first ever canoe trips were in this stretch. Well, the water is not so nice by the time you get to Edmonton. All the storm water drains, among other stuff, not quite as pristine as out west. But still always enjoyable for canoeing. Thanks Dave, I appreciate you taking the time.

Nice. I'm impressed that your butt can handle sitting in the canoe for that long.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thank Jim. Haha, yeah it's a bit of a long haul.

Be a little chilly yet with the snow still on some of the banks. Would be a great trip though.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

It was not a warm trip, a little chilly at times. All in all, it is a great trip. Thanks for watching.

Great! I want to do this!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Go for it! It is a very nice trip. Thanks for watching Shirley.

Is it just me or is it much windier this spring all across Alberta? Great video, as per usual Nick; I’m thinking of doing a local river trip in my prospector next month. Happy trails and may the wind be ever at your back 😉.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

It seems windy around Alberta for sure. Yeah man, get out there and paddle that Prospector. If you ever plan on going paddling in Jasper, let me know.

@T410ce

Ай бұрын

@@nickharland3795 … thanks Nick, will do.

❤

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much.

Helped 3 youngsters, like myself at the time, enter the North Saskatchewan at Drayton Valley on their way back to Edmonton over 50 years ago. Didn't know them, just helping them out. When they were loaded up and pushed off, there was only a couple of inches of their canoe above the water line, over loaded I would say. Never knew how their trip ended up, but didn't here of a tragedy on the news, so assumed they made it safely back to the city.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yeah it sounds like they probably made it just fine. Having a over-loaded canoe can be sketchy. It is a nice trip from Drayton Valley to Edmonton. Thank you for watching Randall.

Never did drayton Valley to edmonton. Would be great 👍. Devon to edmonton a few times . And love it every time

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yeah Devon to Edmonton is a nice pleasant day trip. The Drayton trip is good is you want to stretch it out and go camping. Thanks for watching.

Did that same trip with 2 canoes and 6 flats of beer

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Haha, yeah you can fit lots of "gear" in a canoe. Thanks for watching Andrew.

is that first one a beaver or otter? i think it looks more like a beaver/ that later ones were obviously beavers, awesome... Big River, love the wide open water and big banks. // no way! you end up in a pretty urban area there that is not our typical paddle with you/// kinda funny coincidence i was going to tell you about this guy Two Feet Outdoors who kayaks back east - i started watching because i grew up on long island but now dude is paddling in some of the most polluted, densely urban NYC rivers and canals, very interesting and oddly peaceful but kind of gross too/// also pretty sad to think of all those people trapped over there in the crowds.. /so nice you could be way out in nature like that even near the city, thanks for sharing

@nickharland3795

18 күн бұрын

Hi Thorn. Yeah that first one was a beaver too. There was a resident beaver at all three campsites on this trip. It's a nice semi-wilderness trip for three days, then ends in an urban setting. Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta with roughly a million people, so yeah, it's quite a contrast to my other trips! It's a necessary "evil" in order to document this entire river from start to finish. There is still another 500 miles or so to paddle to reach the end of the river proper. Yeah I'll check him out, haha, that's sounds pretty cool. A gross kind of peace, haha!! Thanks for the comment and recommendation, take care man.

@potatothorn

18 күн бұрын

@@nickharland3795 awesome/ looking forward to more of the series

👍🏻👍🏻

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks Barry. Take care.

Hay Nick ! Great Paddling Along With Ya, Thanks For Sharing This Buddy ! Hap-E Paddling From Down East, Stay Safe ! ATB T God Bless

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Terry. It is always great to hear from you. Take care my friend.

Great video, some serious kms on the river. What was the wood stove you had a dutch oven on?

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Chris. Yeah by the second day, it is a fairly long trip on some slow moving water. All in all, a nice trip with good camping. It is an Emberlit Titanium stove. I've had it about 10 years and it has worked great every time.

IT was called the Beaver River before it was renamed the North Sask.real canadian history

@nickharland3795

14 күн бұрын

Yeah that sounds logical... many furs to be had in this watershed. Thanks for taking the time.

@KFerg9

8 күн бұрын

best beavers in the world #1 beaver made canada what' it is today!

I wish I could do this trip

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

I hope you can get it done if possible. Thank you for watching. Take care.

Just curious ......what do you do for water ....filter or bring your own??? Nice video. Thanks for sharing

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

For a trip like this one, I just bring my own water. Thanks for watching and commenting, take care.

Fished many spots on the NSR. Cool vid. I want to do a trip but going solo is freaking me out a bit. What’s it like doing multi day solo trips?

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much. My first ever solo canoe trip was from Genessee to Laurier Park in Edmonton. I was nervous the first few times, but it is no problem now. It just takes getting used to. There is something about solo trips and depending only on yourself, that makes it very rewarding. Best of luck to you.

Ft mac to the sand dune preserve, forgot the name , on the AltaSask border. Then float plane out. Anyone try that?

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Not I, but I dream of canoeing up there.

this is the first video of yours I've seen. Subscribed. I live in Edmonton and have a Royalex prospecter if you want a partner or paddling buddy. Cheers!

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much. That is a great canoe!! This is a nice trip... it is always nice to paddle back to the city.

Great video. Could you tell the approximate depth of the river?

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks Harry. It's hard to say exactly. This was a moderate flow, about 250 cm/s. My paddle hit bottom more than a few times, and the canoe scraped over a few hidden gravel bars. On average, I would say it was 1 meter deep. Of course the middle part of the main channel would be deepest, 1-3 metes deep maybe.

I'd really like to go the opposite way to the mountains 😢

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yeah this river is definitely more exciting and pristine in the mountains and foothills. Thanks for watching.

No bears..😮... How do you like the solo canoe

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

No bears to see on this trip. There are some black bears occasionally, but I did not see any. It is a 16' canoe with two seats, but I love using it solo. Thanks for watching, take care.

Sponsorship in-line maybe for Nick in the Ganges.

@nickharland3795

17 күн бұрын

Sounds good, thanks for watching.

Looks like a very cool experience but do you get scared when the river gets a bit rough and your canoe goes up and down making a splash? I also noticed that some parts look a bit rough. Do you know why that is? I’d love to do that trip but I’m scared of the river.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

There are a few wavy sections during the trip, but it is mostly calm and flat. The waves splash sometimes, but it is not scary once you get used to it. You just slow down the canoe, and make sure you are facing forward into the wave. All in all, this is a very calm trip. Thanks for watching.

@Bright.Owl.Gifts24

Ай бұрын

@@nickharland3795 do you know what causes the wavy sections on the river?

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

A slight increase in the gradient. The water is moving a little faster in short sections. Or a narrowing of the river channel, all normal situations on this river.

How long did it take to get from devon to the spot where you got off

@nickharland3795

29 күн бұрын

It's 50 km from Devon to Capilano/Gold Bar boat launch. It was probably 7 or 8 hours paddling.

You ever run into Steve Wallis the stealth camper?

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Hey Gary, I can't say I have. He sounds like a hard guy to find :)

The James MacDonald and the Low Level Bridges. What happened to the Dawson Bridge? Lol.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thanks Andy. Yeah I never remember those bridges... very rarely am I downtown or the south side in that area. The Dawson Bridge (blue steel bridge?) was edited out for time. Another bridge for LRT/trolley also didn't make it, and all the footbridges (except one at the finish) were edited out to keep the time down. Most of the trip was west of Edmonton, but most of the footage was in the city. Just tried to even it out a bit. Thanks for watching.

What's the average speed that you go with the current?

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

It depends on a few things. The flow rate of the river, wind, how hard you paddle. If you were to just drift and float with the current, maybe 2 km/h. If you paddle hard, you could maybe do 10 km/h. The average would be somewhere in the middle.

13:30 gratuitous beaver shot

@nickharland3795

2 күн бұрын

Haha, yeah three of them on this trip.

Nicest stretch is from the headwaters , Abraham Lake to Rotten Monkey House , not only for the views but the challenge of white water ( The Briley's / Devils Elbow ) , my grandma could do Rocky to Drayton on her own like this old guy in the video. The water is much cleaner up river too and fish are way less contaminated , it looks so muddy and dirty I'm glad I live where I do we're able to drink from the river and not get sick.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

The stretch from Abraham Lake to RMH is a great trip. I've done it many times, and will do it a few more for sure. The headwaters of this river are in Banff National Park at Saskatchewan Glacier, exiting the Columbia Icefields. You will not find cleaner water than that, and it is a pleasure to canoe up there. Thanks for watching.

Too bad the weather wasn't nice, at least its not smokey.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yeah it's all good, we definitely needed the rain. Thanks for watching.

I have a Rolex Old Town Prospector canoe looking for a partner to help the guy in back. Rigged for tripping long distances. Anyone interested in having a partner is welcome to reach out.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Sounds like a beauty Dave. I hope you get out on the water many times.

@davehorner2013

Ай бұрын

@@nickharland3795 I'd like to but I need to find a friend who likes tripping even for just a day. Class 2 for sure. I've done a lot of segments of the Red Deer and North Saskatchewan, and to top years of it all, the Nahanni. Anybody out there interested in paddling with me?

Brown muddy water, wet muddy shores. The South Saskatchewan is better.

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

The Bow River is very nice, that's as close as I've gotten to paddling the South Saskatchewan River. Hopefully someday.

been a long time sense i have been back home

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Barb.

goat bidge is it ever different

@nickharland3795

Ай бұрын

Yeah some things have really changed.