AQ Outdoors

At some point, “I’m pretty comfortable in Class II” turns into, “I wonder if I could run that III line...”

Our Intermediate Packraft Skills Development course is where you’ll build the skills and confidence to take the next step.

Over two days on the Kananaskis River, you’ll paddle Class II+ water, start progressing into Class III, work on combination moves, read river features and build more control on challenging water.

Sign up now: https://aqoutdoors.com/apps/courses/code/IPRSD

So... you survived the intro course. Now, things get a little more fun 👀

Our Beyond Intro Evenings Kayaking Course is all about building confidence in moving water and turning your intro skills into ones you can rely on.

You’ll paddle a section of river that matches the group’s comfort level while working on:

🔹 Ferrying and eddy turns in Class I/II water
🔹 Boat control and moving-water skills
🔹 Basic self and assisted rescues
🔹 Personal feedback from instructors
🔹 Clear next steps to keep progressing

Sign up now at the link in bio.

If you’ve been casually eyeing an Old Town Fishing Kayak, consider this your sign. 👀

We're doing a 20% off sale on all Old Town Fishing Kayaks, starting today, as part of our Summer Blowout Sale. Boats like the Sportsman PDL, Autopilot and Bigwater PDL are all up for grabs. So you can stop dreaming and start paddling.

Shop Now: https://aqoutdoors.com/collections/on-sale

Ready for a night of packrafts, wild stories and big adventures? The International Packraft Film Festival is rolling into Calgary!

Join us at AQ Outdoors on Thursday, October 8 for an inspiring night of films from around the world celebrating the many ways people use packrafts to explore wild places - from whitewater and remote rivers to bike-rafting, canyon adventures, multi-day wilderness routes, fishing, hunting and family floats.

Whether you’re a dedicated paddler or just love a good adventure story, there’s something here for everyone to get fired up for their next trip.

AQ Outdoors Calgary — 5063 11th Street SE
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Doors open at 6:15 PM | Show starts at 6:45 PM

Get your tickets here: https://aqoutdoors.com/products/international-packraft-film-festival?variant=48400685498589

Who said you can’t learn how to sea kayak in the middle of Calgary? 🙃

Okay, technically we’re heading out to the Calgary/Kananaskis area… but you get the idea.

Join us for our Introduction to Sea Kayaking Weekend and spend two full days getting comfortable in a touring kayak and learning the skills you need to start exploring with confidence. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have a solid foundation for planning your own 1 - 2 day kayak trips, whether that’s on a mountain lake or eventually out on the ocean.

You’ll learn:
- Paddling strokes & boat control
- Solo & assisted rescues (because knowing how to get back in is kinda important)
- Trip planning & kayak packing
- Weather & safety considerations
- Then put it all to the test on a scenic mountain-lake paddle

Spots are limited! Sign up now and let’s get you on the water: https://aqoutdoors.com/apps/courses/code/ITK

There's never been a better time to be a half-slice paddler!

With all the hype coming up around the Pyranha Storm and Jackson Antix 3.0, we decided to put them head-to-head. In our latest blog, we compared everything from surfing and stern squirts to outfitting, comfort, and creek performance.

If you're trying to decide which half-slice deserves a spot on your roof rack, this comparison will help make the choice a whole lot easier.

👉 Read the full comparison here: https://aqoutdoors.com/blogs/kayak-canoe/pyranha-storm-vs-jackson-antix-3-0-review

Our favourite event is coming up this fall… have you submitted your film yet?

If you wanna see your film on our biggest screen yet, you’ve gotta get it in by October 15!

River Reels is back for 2026, and we’re looking for the best (and weirdest, wildest, funniest, most creative) paddling stories from across Canada. Kayaking? Canoeing? SUP? River surfing? Packrafting? Headcam chaos? We want to see it - and no, you definitely don’t have to be a pro filmmaker.

Submit your film in one of 5 categories and you’ll see it featured at River Reels Rendezvous this November at Canyon Meadows Cinemas, alongside a whole night of community-made films, laughs, awards, refreshments, and some seriously good raffle prizes.

Submit your film and get all the details here: https://aqoutdoors.com/pages/river-reels-film-competition