Bowness Park Rentals Hours / Location

2024–2025 

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.

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.)

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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.