Bowness Park Rentals Hours / Location

We operate the Boathouse, Skate Shop and Mini-Train.

For park hours, facilities, or cookhouse bookings, go to The City of Calgary - Bowness Park

2025 Boat Rentals Opening May 16 - Mini Train Starts July 1

Stay informed about our operational status - whether we're open, closed, or temporarily closed due to conditions - by checking our live calendar here

Winter Ski & Skate Shop Hours

2024–2025 - Skate Shop is now closed for the season due to conditions.

Opening day December 20.

Rent skates and ice bikes at the Boathouse during the winter season.

Rentals end 45 minutes before closing to allow for returns. 

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OPERATIONAL HOURS

  • Holiday Period December 20 - January 5
    Daily: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 p.m.)
  • December 25
    11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last rental 5:15 p.m.)
  • January - March 16 (pending ice conditions).
    • Fridays: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. (last rental 7:15 p.m.)
    • Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 p.m.)

Rentals are on a first-come, first-serve basis and we do not reserve the equipment. Bowness rentals will remain closed if the temperature is forecast to be -20 or below, or if the wind chill is forecast to feel like -25 or below.

Summer Boathouse & Rental hours

2025: Boathouse opening May 16 (pending water levels). Mini Train opens July 1

Rent canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats at the Boathouse during the summer season. Boat rentals end 30 minutes before closing to allow for returns. 

Purchase Mini-Train Tickets at the Rental Kiosk starting July 1.
First Train: 11 a.m. - Last Train: 3:45 p.m. (ticket sales close 3:30 p.m.)

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TYPICAL OPERATIONAL HOURS 

  • Spring (Victoria Day Weekend)
    • Fridays: 2 – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 p.m.) Train not operational
    • Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 p.m.) Train not operational
  • Summer (July 1 - Labour Day Weekend)
    • Daily: 10 a.m.– 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 p.m.) Train operational
  • Fall (Labour Day - late September/October)
    • Fridays: 2 – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 p.m.) Train not operational
    • Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 p.m.) Train not operational

Rentals are on a first-come, first-serve basis and we do not reserve the equipment. The dates and hours of operation are weather dependent. In the event of poor weather or a severe weather warning, all boats will be called off the lagoon for the safety of our customers, and the boathouse will close. 

 

Questions?

E: bowness@ucalgary.ca during operational hours.

T: 403-220-7430 during operational hours.

Bowness Park

Location

The Boathouse, Mini-Train and Skate Shop are located near the park entrance, close to the west side of the lagoon.

8900 48 Ave NW Calgary, AB T3B 2B2

Parking

There is free parking at the facility. 

City of Calgary Bowness Park Parking Map