Canoeing east of calgary? Not really a fishing post.

[commieboy]

Hi All,

I was supposed to take my wife and her mother canoeing on the Bow tomorrow but the forecast is looking ominous, and the further west, which is the direction I always head, the worse it gets!

I've never explored east of Calgary and I'm wondering if any of you have a suggestion for a scenic body of water about an hour's drive out.

Fishing is totally secondary. I just want a picturesque place to bring my mother in law for her birthday.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[ÜberFly]

Red deer river is a nice paddle.

[commieboy]

Thanks, Überfly.

You've always got some good suggestions for people.

We ended up on the bow as the weather was quite nice. Not all went well. I'm posting a follow up thread.

Red Deer River looks like a great paddle. I'll keep that in mind for next time.