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Paddle Canada's Intermediate Tandem Lake Canoe course is recognized as the minimum requirement to take GGC youth canoein...
05/31/2026

Paddle Canada's Intermediate Tandem Lake Canoe course is recognized as the minimum requirement to take GGC youth canoeing on near-shore, calm waterway with no current. This is a foundational course for other Paddle Canada courses, and requires some basic knowledge of canoeing. It is a two-day course under the direction of a Paddle Canada Instructor, at Calgary Area's Westover Lake Camp.

Canoes and safety equipment are on site. This is a wilderness, walk-in camp site with minimal facilities. Dress for the weather including full rain gear.

When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 & Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Daily
Where: Camp Westover Lake
Who: Rangers & Adult Guiders
Cost: $175.00 including tax per person (don’t forget Calgary Area and most Districts have a training reimbursement, so don’t let the cost discourage you from signing up!)

Prerequisite: Paddle Canada - Intro. Tandem Lake Canoe Course or equivalent skills.

Additional Details:
- Day trip Saturday & Sunday.
- Overnight Camping may be available with a minimum number of 4 campers.
- Please pack a nut-free lunch, snacks, and water.

Please direct your questions to Susan at:
[email protected]

Register here: https://girlguides.doubleknot.com/event/intermediate-tandem-lake-canoe-course-2026/3142606

We’re excited to be taking part in the 4th Annual Calgary Search and Rescue Outdoor Show!We will be at Capitol Hill Comm...
05/30/2026

We’re excited to be taking part in the 4th Annual Calgary Search and Rescue Outdoor Show!

We will be at Capitol Hill Community Association today, Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM with so many other amazing vendors, stop by and say HI 👋

There might even be cookies... 😉
We can't wait to see you!

Calgary Search and Rescue Association

We are excited to invite you to apply to participate in this year's Calgary Stampede Parade! 🤠Pathfinders, Rangers and T...
05/30/2026

We are excited to invite you to apply to participate in this year's Calgary Stampede Parade! 🤠

Pathfinders, Rangers and Trex are welcome to apply. Those that are successful will be contacted with further information shortly after registration closes.

Applicants Must:
- Be available for a mandatory meeting on June 30, 2026 at 7PM at the Calgary Area Guide Centre with a Parent or Guardian.
- Be available on Parade day, July 3, 2026 from 6:40AM - 1PM.
- Provide their own transportation to Fort Calgary for form up and get home after the parade.
- Have a current uniform shirt (navy with white trefoil) and branch scarf to wear (minimal scarves are available to lend from the area)
- Have navy blue slacks, capris or walking shorts.
- Be able to walk the entire parade route, 4.5km.
- Have a signed Image Release (IR.1)
- ​Have a Guiding reference that will attest to your ability to represent Calgary Area Girl Guides positively.

Youth can apply here: https://girlguides.doubleknot.com/event/calgary-stampede-parade-2026-application/3144950

The deadline to apply is June 8th. Youth that have been selected will be contacted after that date.

The Introduction to Lake Canoeing course is designed for Guiders and youth members (16+ years) who want to learn the bas...
05/28/2026

The Introduction to Lake Canoeing course is designed for Guiders and youth members (16+ years) who want to learn the basics of canoeing or practice their paddling skills. Beginner-level tandem paddlers will learn how to paddle with a partner in calm sheltered waters; be introduced to basic paddling strokes and land and water rescues techniques. At the end of the course participants will have the confidence and basic skills to venture out on short, near-shore paddling adventures. 🛶

The course includes 6-8 hours of instruction, plus travel time in and out of Camp Westover. This course is often a required minimum level for GGC canoe out-trips. This course or equivalent skills are required before taking the Tandem Lake Canoe Intermediate course which will allow you to take girls out on sheltered, near-shore canoe trips.

A whole day to learn and practice paddle strokes and maneuvers! Learn to identify when to get off the water - a critical skill with weather changes. Learn some basic knots and their uses. These are life skills that can be used in everyday applications, not just in canoeing. Learn canoe and paddle care to decrease incidence of avoidable emergencies. Perfect your canoe carries and transportation options.

Registration for this event is open to ALL members in ANY Council 16+ years old, but closes on May 29, 2026. Sign up today!

Find more information and register via the link: https://girlguides.doubleknot.com/event/any-paddle-canada-intro-tandem-lake-canoe-2026/3142480

*You can also find the registration link in our Area Highlights, on our LinkTree and up on our Events Calendar on our Calgary Area Website.

We are so excited to celebrate the end of the Guiding year and our amazing Guiders with you tonight! ✨🎩☕Please be sure t...
05/27/2026

We are so excited to celebrate the end of the Guiding year and our amazing Guiders with you tonight! ✨🎩☕

Please be sure to check your email for all the details you will need for tonight's Area Awards Dinner, this was emailed out Monday night by our Awards lead, Jennifer.

"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to."
~ Alice in Wonderland

We are excited to invite you to apply to participate in this year's Calgary Stampede Parade! Pathfinders, Rangers and Tr...
05/24/2026

We are excited to invite you to apply to participate in this year's Calgary Stampede Parade!

Pathfinders, Rangers and Trex are welcome to apply. Those that are successful will be contacted with further information.

Applicants Must:
- Be available for a mandatory meeting on June 30, 2026 at 7PM at the Calgary Area Guide Centre with a Parent or Guardian.
- Be available on Parade day, July 3, 2026 from 6:40AM - 1PM.
- Provide their own transportation to Fort Calgary for form up and get home after the parade.
- Have a current uniform shirt (navy with white trefoil) and branch scarf to wear (minimal scarves are available to lend from the area)
- Have navy blue slacks, capris or walking shorts.
- Be able to walk the entire parade route, 4.5km.
- Have a signed Image Release (IR.1)
- ​Have a Guiding reference that will attest to your ability to represent Calgary Area Girl Guides positively.

Youth can apply here: https://girlguides.doubleknot.com/event/calgary-stampede-parade-2026-application/3144950

The deadline to apply is June 8th. Youth that have been selected will be contacted after that date.

This May long weekend, the 96th Calgary Sparks had a 3-season sleepover at Heritage Park. Friday night featured a beauti...
05/22/2026

This May long weekend, the 96th Calgary Sparks had a 3-season sleepover at Heritage Park.

Friday night featured a beautiful fall like, sweater weather walk through the historical village. They saw the school house, the Prince House and the horses next door to the barn. There were also the normal games and shenanigans. ☀️

Saturday morning was an amazing breakfast, butter making and clothespin dolls. The Guiders brought the supplies down to the parking lot in a downpour. ☔️

When they started out for Gasoline Alley at 9:30AM, it was snowing. A lovely pair of Heritage Park employees stopped their tractor and wagon and drove us down. ❄️

It was a super fun sleepover and many memories were made. Miss Ivy, the HP facilitator was awesome.

📷: Joanne M.

Thanks for sharing! We love seeing what our units in Calgary Area get up to, and would love if you could share those photos and activities with us.

Please email your photos to [email protected] ensuring that those in the photos have signed IR.1s. Please include a little blurb explaining what your unit was doing in the photos.

Some of the 100th Calgary Rangers volunteered their evening at the calgaryfoodbank. They bagged many pounds of carrots a...
05/21/2026

Some of the 100th Calgary Rangers volunteered their evening at the calgaryfoodbank. They bagged many pounds of carrots and potatoes 🥕 🥔

Email [email protected] to discuss group volunteer opportunities.

📷: Rachel B.

Do you love Archery?Have you always wanted to become an Archery Rangemaster? 🏹If you said yes, we want you to register f...
05/20/2026

Do you love Archery?
Have you always wanted to become an Archery Rangemaster? 🏹

If you said yes, we want you to register for our upcoming training and become a recognized Archery Facilitator for Calgary Area!

We are hoping to have more facilitators trained in time for the beginning of our 2026 Archery Season!

Archery Facilitator Training:
Date: Wednesday, June 10 2026
Time: 6PM - 8PM
Location: Camp Jubilee, Stan's Cabin
Who: Adult members & Rangers (16+ years of age)

Archery is a yellow level activity, and therefore a signed "Parent/Guardian Permission for Non-Regular Unit Activities (SG.2)" must be provided to the requesting unit for their SafeGuide package.

*Registration closes May 26, 2026 to allow for time to complete the Safe Guide paperwork.

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