Bowness Park Rentals Hours / Location

2023–2024 - CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON

Opening day December 22 (pending ice conditions).

Rent skates and ice bikes at the Boathouse during the winter season.

Rentals end 30 minutes before closing to allow for returns. 

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Holiday Period December 22 - January 1 
Daily: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

December 25
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

January - Mid March
Fridays: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 
Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 8 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.

2023 - CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER SEASON

Rent canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats at the Boathouse during the summer season.

Purchase Mini-Train Tickets at the Rental Kiosk.
First Train: 11 a.m. Last Train: 6:45 p.m.

Boat rentals end 30 minutes before closing to allow for returns. 

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Spring (Victoria Day Weekend - June 30)

Fridays: 2 – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 pm / Train not operational)
Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 p.m.)

Summer (July 1 - Labour Day Weekend)

Daily: 10 a.m.– 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 pm)

Fall (Labour Day - late September)

Fridays: 2 – 8 p.m. (last rental 7:15 pm / Train not operational)
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. 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.