Whether you’re hitting the Bow for a day or renting a lakefront cabin outside of the city, don’t go empty-handed! This summer trade that boogie board for a surfboard and your pool noodle for a paddle! Here are 8 water sport rentals that are available in Calgary and where to find them!
KAYAKS
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For those of you who prefer to enjoy the tranquillity of a lake or river with a pair of pants on – Kayaking gets a 10/10. With a paddle in one hand and a snack in your other, daytrippers and staycationers can get a tan, look at the fish below and dip their toes without getting their hair wet (unless you rock the boat.)
Here are just a few places you can rent kayaks in Calgary:
GLENMORE SAILING SCHOOL
Where: 8415 24 St SW, Calgary
Cost: $15+
THE PADDLE STATION
Where: 5227 – 13 Ave NW, Calgary
Cost: $50+
ILLUMINATED ESCAPES
Where: Heritage Park boat launch – 8003 14 St. SW, Calgary
Cost: $60+
PADDLEBOARDS
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We hope you’ve got some balance because paddle boarding is kind of THE thing. Luckily, because they can get pretty expensive there are a ton of places in the city where you can rent one for your next trip.
SPORTS RENT
Where: 4424 16 Ave NW Calgary
Cost: $55+
SUP&FLOW
Where: Online here
Cost: $65+
BOATS
While you’ll need a valid boating license, there’s nothing more fun than firing up an engine and letting it rip on the lake. Check out this link for more information on how to rent a private boat in Alberta this summer.
RAFTS
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There’s nothing better than a lazy day aboard a raft. This summer, call up some friends, pack up some snacks, a few drinks and your sunscreen and float down the bow. Here are just a few places, you can rent rafts in Calgary.
LAZY DAY RAFT RENTALS CALGARY
Where: 720 – 3rd Street NW, Calgary
Cost: $19+
SPORTS RENT
Where: 4424 16 Ave NW Calgary
Cost: $25+
THE PADDLE STATION
Where: 5227 – 13 Ave NW, Calgary
Cost: $39+
WATER SKIS & WAKEBOARDS
After you’ve got a boat locked down, you’re going to need some ‘accessories’ of sorts. Whether you’ve tried it before or not, waterskis and wakeboards are a ton of fun – it’s just a matter of where to get ’em! Check out the following provider in Calgary and get ready to have the time of your life.
SPORTS RENT
Where: 4424 16 Ave NW Calgary
Cost: $15+
SURFBOARDS
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Did you know that you can surf on the Bow AND at Kananaskis?! It’s true, luckily, if you don’t have a board in your garage or basement waxed and ready to go Bow Valley Sup and Surf in Canmore has a few that you can rent. Cowabunga, dudes.
JET SKIS
Who knew that you could rent a PWC the same way you rent a car?! We certainly didn’t. Check out the links below for more information, and please, ride safe and be smart!
EPIC RENTALS
Where: 105 McDougall Place, Langdon
Cost: $395+
SUNSPORT RECREATION
Where: 5104 Lakeshore Dr., Sylvan Lake
Cost: $135+
And there you have it! 8 water sport rentals that are available in Calgary and where to find them. Now get out there and enjoy!
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