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  • Float Into Adventure: Your checklist for discovering East Village & St. Patrick’s Island.
    July 1, 2022 at 6:00 AM
    Fact: East Village serves up some of the best inner-city views YYC has to offer. Insider Fact: Some of the best and most unique vantage points can only be accessed from floating down the Bow. St. Patricks Island (SPI) - East Village’s 33-acre backyard is...
  • Paddle Station introduces a new app
    May 15, 2021 at 6:00 AM
    In line with the company’s mandate to create a seamless and hassle free rental experience for all our customers, we are pleased to announce that our brand new app will be rolling out very soon. We developed this app out of the necessity to improve the way ...
  • Hidden Gems
    July 24, 2020 at 6:00 AM
    As we emerge out of our quarantine routines like butterflies from our cocoons, the warm sun shines on our beautiful Bow River. At the Paddle Station, we offer rafts, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards so that you can see our magnificent city of Calgary thr...
  • Back to Summer Floats
    June 22, 2020 at 6:00 AM
    As of Saturday, June 20th, the Paddle Station is officially open for business! As Calgary currently sits in phase 2 of reopening, we are finally ready to get you floating down the river as safely and efficiently as possible. We are all incredibly excited t...
  • The New Normal in 2020 at Paddle Station
    May 1, 2020 at 6:00 AM
    The beginning of 2020 has definitely been one to remember. In times like this, it can be difficult to see the silver linings. But it’s important to remember that the courageous frontline workers are doing their part to bring us back to our active everyda...
  • Rent Kayaks and Rafts at The Paddle Station in Calgary
    August 12, 2019 at 12:00 AM
    Calgary and the surrounding area offers a plethora of potentially amazing opportunities for you to experience and enjoy. The city combines an exciting Wild West tradition with a modern cosmopolitan flair, close to some of the most jaw-dropping scenery in N...
  • 5 Ways to Love Kayaking Calgary
    July 10, 2019 at 12:00 AM
    The rush of the rapids greeting you with a splash. Gliding serenely over a glassy clear lake. The sun warming your back as a breeze caresses your face. All of these make kayaking truly exciting no matter where you hit the water. And yet, Calgary and the su...
  • The Paddle Station Presents the Top Things to Do in Calgary 
    June 24, 2019 at 12:00 AM
    Calgary is a thriving community with fun events to explore all year long. Whether you're looking for something different or you're planning a vacation and want to create an action-packed itinerary, we can help. We've rounded up the top things to do in Calg...
  • Introduction to The Paddle Station
    May 8, 2019 at 12:00 AM
    Welcome to The Paddle Station There is no better way to explore Calgary's Bow River than with a raft, kayak or paddle board rental. Paddling through the water alone or with friends or family, you get the opportunity to see the city from an entirely ne...