51.0447° N · 114.0719° W Elev. 1,045 m

Paddle
every
water

Canoes, kayaks, SUPs, whitewater, and rafts. Rent the gear, book a lesson, and spend more time on the Bow. Calgary's paddling headquarters since 1994.

Reserve Gear River Guide
30+
Years on the Bow
5
River Sections
All
Skill Levels
Year
Round
Canoeing on Alberta lake
The Fleet · 7 Categories

Paddling
Rentals

№ 01 · Top Pick
Canoes
Flatwater · Family
Canoes
$75
1 Day
$64
2–3 Days
$56
4+ Days
Reserve Now Info
№ 02
Recreational Kayaks
Flatwater · Beginner
Recreational Kayaks
$60
1 Day
$51
2–3 Days
$45
4+ Days
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№ 03
Touring Kayaks
Lakes · Touring
Touring Kayaks
$78
1 Day
$66
2–3 Days
$58
4+ Days
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№ 04
Whitewater Kayaks
Whitewater · Advanced
Whitewater Kayaks
$68
1 Day
$58
2–3 Days
$51
4+ Days
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№ 05
Stand Up Paddleboards
Flatwater · All Ages
Stand Up Paddleboards
$55
1 Day
$47
2–3 Days
$41
4+ Days
Reserve Now Info
№ 06
Rafts
River · Groups
Rafts
$110
1 Day
$94
2–3 Days
$82
4+ Days
Reserve Now Info
Bow River Calgary
Route № 01 · Bow River Float

Bow River
Float Guide

0 km
Bow River Centre
1,045 m
8 km
Harvie Passage
1,038 m
35 km
Policeman Flats
1,022 m
55 km
Carseland Weir
1,008 m
80 km
Ghost Lake
1,058 m
Since 1994

Calgary's
Paddling HQ

01
Every Craft
Stable recreational canoes, touring kayaks for lakes, whitewater boats for Harvie Passage, SUPs for the lazy Bow stretches, and group rafts. If it floats on Alberta water, we probably rent it.
02
Paddle Canada Certified
Our instructors are Paddle Canada certified and teach canoe, kayak, whitewater, and SUP from fundamentals to advanced. Learn Saturday, rent the boat Sunday. We make it that simple.
03
Cold Water Ready
Alberta rivers run cold. We fit every renter with a proper PFD before they leave the shop. Wetsuits, dry bags, and throw bags are all available. We take cold water immersion seriously, not theoretically.
04
River Knowledge
Bow, Elbow, Glenmore, Kananaskis — we know the current conditions, the put-ins, and the take-outs. Ask us where the water is running well before you load the boats. That's part of the service.
Folio III · Find Us

26 Street
SE Calgary

51.0447° N · 114.0719° W
Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre
51.0447° N · 114.0719° W · Elev. 1,045 m

1975 26 St SE

Calgary, AB T2B 2M3 · Est. 1994

Short drive from the Bow and Elbow rivers. Ample space for loading boats on vehicles, fitting PFDs, and getting your river briefing before heading to the water.

Address 1975 26 St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2M3
Phone 403-202-8490
Email info@rockymountainpaddling.com
Operating Hours · May to September
Mon–Sat9 AM – 6 PM
Sunday10 AM – 5 PM
Off-SeasonBy Appointment