Outdoor Centre
Enjoy playing in the Canadian Rockies, on Alberta whitewater rivers and more. Choose from our activity lessons and trips, outdoor gear rentals or repair services. Open to the public.
What sets us apart
Everyone is welcome. The Outdoor Centre, part of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Active Living, has been renting gear and teaching outdoor skills for over 40 years. We offer a large range of expertise, lessons and rentals at affordable rates to our outdoor clients both on and off campus.
Activities
Programs, lessons and trips. Our experienced program coordinators ensure that you have the safest and best experience available. Browse through our offerings and register with the help of the shared Active Living registration tool.
Rental Gear
Choose from over 10,000 used, outdoor rental equipment items: skis, canoes, kayaks, sup boards, snowshoes, boots, ice axes, rafts, bikes, safety gear and more.
Ski / Bike Repair services
Bike Shop: qualified bike mechanics and full range of parts for your mountain or road bike. Ski / Board Repair Shop: experienced techs can wax, tune or repair your snowboards, downhill, alpine touring or telemark skis.
Do you need to speak to Outdoor Centre front desk staff? Call 403.220.5038. Contact list.
Novice Hang Gliding with the Outdoor Centre
Our Hang Gliding Program Coordinator and Instructor John Janssen, gives an overview of what to expect when taking one of our Novice Hang Gliding courses.
Featured events
See all University of Calgary Outdoor Centre events
Read more news from the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre.
Want to do an activity indoors and on-campus instead? Browse the Active Living website.
Bowness Park
We work with the City of Calgary to operate the boathouse, skate shop and train rides at Bowness Park.
Events and deals
Be sure to check out upcoming events, and current student discounts or activity-specific deals.