The Kananaskis River is the whitewater recreation hub for western Canada. With one excellent surf wave, many fun whitewater features and a permanent race course, the facility has been the lifeblood of whitewater canoe, kayak, SUP and river surfing in Alberta since it was built in 1984.

With all the growth comes a need for a high quality wave feature. We have researched, modelled and designed an adjustable wave that can be changed between surf and freestyle modes. 

After 6 years of new-normal high peak flows since the last flood reconstruction, the rest of the river is in need of rehabilitation and upgrades. We will be increasing the robustness of the race course, Chubbys, Point Break, and Santa features, to name a few. The facility remains free to the public and all of the research and engineering will be non-proprietary, so that the technology can be shared widely and encourage more waves around North America.

Wave Research

Kayak Wave Research

We recently received a $150,000 CFEP grant from the Province of Alberta and have raised $60,000 from individuals, businesses and other organizations. We are now $100,000 short of the total expected cost of both the river enhancement and adjustable wave completion. Donate overall, or choose a sub-campaign here:

Kananaskis Adjustable River Wave sub-campaign ($50,000)

Kananaskis River Enhancement sub-campaign ($50,000)

Your contribution will allow Albertans to enjoy one of the premiere natural whitewater parks for years to come!