The Paddle Station
The Paddle Station
Take a lazy raft ride through the center of Calgary on the Bow River for a new perspective of the city
October 20th, 2023
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Raft and kayak rentals
The idea of a leisurely float or paddle on the Bow River on a summer day sounds idyllic, until you realize what's involved. Finding a raft, buying life jackets, securing the vessel safely to your vehicle, inflating the raft, arranging drop-off & pick-ups, and then returning everything.
The Paddle Station makes the urban river adventure hassle-free! What makes us your best rafting/kayaking choice, is that we are located right on the banks of the Bow River.
Stations are located at Shouldice Park and St. Patrick's Island, for a 2-hour float. We have 4-6 or 8-10 person rafts, and single/double kayaks. Booking is simple by phone, online, or just show up, and your inflated rafts or kayak will be waiting for you.
Why Go
The idea of a leisurely float or paddle on the Bow River on a summer day sounds idyllic, until you realize what's involved. Finding a raft, buying life jackets, securing the vessel safely to your vehicle, inflating the raft, arranging drop-off & pick-ups, and then returning everything.
The Paddle Station makes the urban river adventure hassle-free! What makes us your best rafting/kayaking choice, is that we are located right on the banks of the Bow River.
Stations are located at Shouldice Park and St. Patrick's Island, for a 2-hour float. We have 2-4, 4-8 or 8-12 person rafts, and single/double kayaks and standup paddle boards. Booking is simple by phone, online, or just show up, and your inflated rafts or kayak will be waiting for you.
What's Great
The Paddle Station is one of the only raft rental companies that are completely turn key. Show up to their station and the raft and all safety equipment is ready for you to float down the river (no pumping the raft full of air and no pickup!)
Local Tip:
Be sure you are wearing your life jacket the entire time you float down the Bow to avoid a visit from police, fire, and bylaw officers who patrol the river to ensure everyone's safety.
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