Outdoor Centre
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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 more than 40 years. We offer a large range of expertise, lessons and rentals at affordable rates to our outdoor clients both on and off campus.
Programs
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, snowshoes, ice axes, splitboards, safety gear and more! Our summer gear rentals, including rafts, canoes, kayaks, and SUP boards.
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.
Certifications - Wilderness and Water Safety
Don't let your day of paddling or your weekend in the backcountry turn into a crisis. Learn everything from backcountry emergencies to how to stay safe in fast, moving water and rescue yourself or others. Certifications are through Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine.
Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies
Be introduced to beautiful Rocky Mountain snowshoeing locations in the safety of a group with an experienced guide. To start your adventure, go to our snowshoeing page and choose a location, then click 'browse programs' to choose a date to register. Easy!
Featured news
Say goodbye to your fitness comfort zone and hello to something new
UCalgary Outdoor Centre's Paul Chiddle offers five steps to change up your fitness routine...
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.