easy
3–4 hours
Suitable for beginners and casual fitness levels, no special training required.
Lazy Day Raft Rentals offers a refreshing way to take in Calgary’s Bow River with dependable raft and kayak rentals, plus e-bike tours that blend urban trails and riverside calm. Whether paddling or pedaling, their family-run service makes outdoor adventure accessible and hassle-free.
Life jackets are available through Lazy Day and essential for safety on the water.
Plan to arrive ahead of your booked time to coordinate shuttle logistics from the rental shop to launch points.
Bring a cooler or use one from Lazy Day to keep refreshments cold during your 3-4 hour float.
The Bow can run fast in spring; confirming river flow can help choose the right vessel and timing.
The Bow River was central to the Indigenous peoples of Alberta long before Calgary was established and later fostered early trade routes during settlement.
Lazy Day promotes leave-no-trace principles and supports local river clean-up efforts to protect the Bow’s ecosystem.
Protects phones and valuables from splashes during your river trip.
summer specific
Keeps you comfortable during chilly spring mornings and variable temperatures.
spring specific
Prevents sunburn during prolonged exposure on open water or bike trails.
summer specific
Offers grip and protects feet when entering or exiting rafts and kayaks.
summer specific