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Boats, kayaks & rafts: 5 fun water sport rentals and where to find them in Edmonton

Whether you’re hitting the North Saskatchewan River 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 5 water sport rentals that are available in Edmonton and where to find them!

KAYAKS

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 Edmonton:

THE PADDLE STATION

Where:111904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NW
Cost: $50+

ILLUMINATED ESCAPES

Where: 107 Ray Gibbon Dr. St. Albert
Cost: $60+

EDMONTON CANOE

Where: 13221 Buena Vista Rd NW
Cost: $90+

PADDLEBOARDS

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.

CHAD HAS A PADDLE 

Where: 1362-5328 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton
Cost: $50+

GET FIT RENTALS

Where: 9014 Meadowlark Road, Edmonton
Cost: $45+

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.

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!

ALPHA RENTALS

Where: 20 Oswald Drive, Spruce Grove
Cost: $325+

RAFTS

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 North Saskatchewan River. Here are just a few places, you can rent rafts in Edmonton.

THE PADDLE STATION

Where: 111904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NW
Cost: $79+

RIVER VALLEY ADVENTURE 

Where: 9731 Grierson Hill NW, Edmonton
Cost: $89+

And there you have it! 5 water sport rentals that are available in Edmonton and where to find them. Now get out there and enjoy!

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