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
Boathouse Closed for the Season
Due to low water levels in the lagoon, the Bowness Boathouse is now closed for the 2023 summer.
We look forward to seeing you this winter for skating!
Winter Ski & Skate Shop hours
2022–2023 - NOW CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON
Winter rental opening for 2023-2024 date TBA
Rent skates and ice bikes at the Boathouse during the winter season.
Skate rentals end 30 minutes before closing to allow for returns.
Ice Bikes are only available on Saturdays and Sundays, last rental: 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Period
Daily: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
December 25
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
January - Mid March
Fridays: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 8 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
2023 - NOW CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
Rent canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats at the Boathouse during the summer season.
Purchase Mini-Train Tickets and rent Surrey Bikes at the Rental Kiosk.
First Train: 11 a.m. Last Train: 6:45 p.m.
Boat rentals end 30 minutes before closing to allow for returns.
Spring (Victoria Day Weekend - June 30)
Fridays: 2 – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 pm / Train not operational)
Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 p.m.)
Summer (July 1 - Labour Day Weekend)
Daily: 10 a.m.– 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 pm)
Fall (Labour Day - late September)
Fridays: 2 – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 pm / Train not operational)
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. 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.