Itinerary

  • Edmonton -

    North Saskatchewan River
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    THE RIVERWATCH ADVENTURE

    There is a lot to do during a RiverWatch day! Not only do students learn rafting and then paddle as much as 10 km, there is science to do along the way. RiverWatch programs are built around data comparisons between two separate shoreline test sites well separated by a lunch stop. Any other activities such as a forest transect, interpretive activities or wastewater treatment tours are dependent on available time.

    Start &
    Bus Drop-Off

    Groups and buses arrive at Dawson Park to begin their river adventure at Rowland Road and north on 89 St.

    Buried Treasure

    A slow float past a 1900’s city dump below Jasper Avenue reveals a time capsule of history eroding out of the river bank.

    First Test Site

    An upstream island stop in sight of Wayne Gretzky Drive Bridge provides control data for water quality analysis.

    Lunch

    A stop at 50 St. and 109 Ave Capilano Park and 50 St. Pedway is our picnic shelter lunch and walking tour of the EPCOR Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant.

    Geologic Time

    We cruise past exposed geological layers of coal and sandstone millions of years old buried below Ada Boulevard.

    Second Test Site

    A downstream gravel bar stop at the mouth of Gold Bar Creek and Ainsworth Dyer Pedway provides the experimental data for water quality analysis and a walking exploration of the creek valley.

    Finish &
    Bus Pick-Up

    The 8 km river tour ends in east Edmonton at Strathcona Science Park and Sunridge Skill Hill.

  • Calgary -

    Bow River
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    The RiverWatch Adventure

    There is a lot to do during a RiverWatch day! Not only do students learn rafting and then paddle as much as 10 km, there is science to do along the way. RiverWatch programs are built around data comparisons between two separate shoreline test sites well separated by a lunch stop. Any other activities such as a forest transect, interpretive activities or wastewater treatment tours are dependent on available time.

    Bus Stop and Trip Start

    Groups and buses arrive in the community of Inglewood to meet RiverWatch guides curbside at 7 Ave/21 St S.E.

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    Bioengineering Demonstration
    Project

    Showcasing the use of natural materials to stabilize river banks and prevent erosion.

    First Test Site

    Students collect water quality data for chemical and invertebrate indicators.

    Industry History

    Railway, roadway, oil refining and irrigation all come together here as historical users of the river.

    Wastewater Treatment

    The City of Calgary Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant is a school program picnic site and a walking tour showcasing state-of-the-art wastewater technology.

    Second Test Site

    Students collect water quality data for chemical and invertebrate indicators.

    Wrap-Up

    Students review what they’ve observed and learned.

    Finish &
    River Take-Out

    The 10 km river tour ends in southeast Calgary where Glenmore Trail and Heritage Drive intersect under the Graves Bridge.

  • RED DEER

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    The Adventure of
    Red Deer

    There is a lot to do during a RiverWatch day! Not only do students learn rafting and then paddle as much as 10 km, there is science to do along the way. RiverWatch programs are built around data comparisons between two separate shoreline test sites well separated by a lunch stop. Any other activities such as a forest transect, interpretive activities or wastewater treatment tours are dependent on available time.