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The Most Unique Way to
Explore the Bow River
& Inner City

Discover the City like never before with your very own floating experience!
The perfect adventure for everyone - including beginners & families.

All you need to do is book a boat & a time. We'll take care of the rest. 

 
#YourRiverisWaiting
River
Water touring

Our Rates
All options suitable for beginners & families 

2-4 Person Raft (Small)
$79

4-6 Person Raft (Round)
$119

6-8 Person Raft (Medium)
$159

8-12 Person Raft (Large)
$239

12-20 Person Raft (Big Blue)
$399

Solo Kayak (16+)
$59

Double Kayak
$79

Tours include your raft or kayak plus life jackets, paddles, and safety kits. No hidden fees.  

The starting location is at Shouldice Park and ending at the Calgary Zoo West Parking Lot. For your launch, please arrive 30 minutes before your booking time for orientation. We are located down at the end of the Shouldice Park parking lot - just look for our signs and the big containers. 

Basic paddling knowledge is required. If you've never paddled before just let us know and we will teach you! You can also hire a guide to go with you if you're not feeling comfortable. 

Please note that transportation is not included - rafters are responsible for organizing their own way back to the launch site. Most people bring two cars, or book an Uber / Taxi to take them back to the start.

An Uber or Taxi is
cheaper than a shuttle in most cases as a shuttle costs $8 per person and an Uber is $20. It's also way more convenient as you can leave as soon as you get off the raft. Once again, hassle free for your benefit!

We recommend bringing a dry bag or resealable bag to protect your valuables. You just never know how wet you'll get!

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tours

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Book your vessel online

  2. Come to the starting paddle station at the water’s edge in Shouldice Park where your gear is all waiting for you

  3. Get geared up, listen to our safety talk and orientation

  4. Paddle down the River - or just float!

  5. Leave the kayak or raft with our Crew at the end point (Calgary Zoo west lot)

  6. Walk away - no fuss, no hassle, no hidden fees!

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Discover the City
like
never before.

We are proud to be one of the ONLY full service rafting rental companies in Alberta and our team of experienced guides will ensure that you have a fun, safe, and environmentally conscientious adventure!

Adventure

Safety

Experience

Peak Experiences

"A super easy online booking process! The overall experience was wonderful...The staff was super helpful and friendly and they gave us a few tips for navigating and safety that really came in handy."

Maya

Bow River Float
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The Paddle Station is based in Calgary, Alberta.
 

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.

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