Outdoor Centre
Include us in your outdoor adventures.
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Everyone is welcome. The Outdoor Centre has been renting gear and delivering outdoor programs for more than 45 years. We offer a large range of programs and rentals to outdoor lovers both on and off campus.
Programs
Programs, lessons, and trips. Our experienced program coordinators ensure that you have the safest and best experience available. Browse through our offerings and register online.
Rental Gear
Choose from over 10,000 used outdoor rental equipment items including rafts, canoes, SUP boards, tents, sleeping bags, and bikes. Our winter gear rentals include skis, snowshoes, ice axes, splitboards, avalanche safety gear, and more!
Ski/Bike Repair services
Bike Shop: qualified bike mechanics and full range of parts for your mountain or road bike. Ski / Board Repair Shop: experienced techs can wax, tune or repair your snowboards, downhill, alpine touring or telemark skis.
Featured news
In the News Arch
Peak Wisdom for Hiking This Season
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
Worldwide adventurer and stunt double leads University of Calgary Outdoor Centre
New manager’s lifetime in mountains sparks education
A new landing for Outdoor Centre hang-gliding veteran
Retiring John Janssen encourages all to try something new to keep active for life
Shoulder injury? Surgery is not the only option
Sport Medicine Centre hosts free event to learn about managing shoulder injuries
Read more news from the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre.
Want to get active indoors? 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.