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.
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!
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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.