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
Skate Rentals
Opening date December 20
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
Opening day December 20 (pending ice conditions).
Rent skates and ice bikes at the Boathouse during the winter season.
Rentals end 45 minutes before closing to allow for returns.
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
2024: Boathouse is now closed for the season due to low water levels.
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.)
TYPICAL OPERATIONAL HOURS (will be updated for 2025 season)
- 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)
- 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.