There's a certain kind of quiet you only find on the water. No notifications, no traffic, just the sound of a paddle dipping and the occasional splash. For our family, one of the best ways to unwind, reconnect, and get a little exercise in has been paddleboarding the Oldman River — and this past weekend marked our last float of the 2026 season.

High Level Bridge from the river, Photo by Robert Messenger

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