{"id":6560,"date":"2024-09-12T19:53:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T19:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/?p=6560"},"modified":"2026-08-25T07:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:53:19","slug":"paddle-board-in-calgary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-calgary\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Places to Paddle Board in Calgary, CAN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to Calgary, where adventure meets serenity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ever considered paddling amidst the stunning Canadian Rockies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the best places to paddle board in Calgary and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us as we navigate through Calgary&#8217;s picturesque waters. Are you up for the challenge?<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-spot.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"120\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-spot.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-spot-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-spot-768x92.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1IQpamUZzxmqvC2ACD_AUTP7khI6l-JA&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nsp-fakten\">Planning Your Paddle in Calgary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Season figures are averages of the daily maximum temperature in the ERA5 climate archive for 2019 to 2024. Every spot below can carry its own rules on top of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Season:<\/strong> average daily highs clear 15 \u00b0C from May through September. July is the warmest month, averaging 24 \u00b0C, and outside that window a wetsuit is what separates a short session from a comfortable one.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Rules and licences:<\/strong> Transport Canada counts a paddleboard as a human-powered vessel once you use it to take a trip or a crossing. A Canadian-approved lifejacket or PFD of the right size is then required by law for every person, along with a sound-signalling device. No operator card is needed as long as there is no motor.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Paddle Board in Calgary<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> While we strive for accuracy, always verify details before paddling. If you spot an error or if you're a local official wanting to make a correction, please comment below. Thanks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Barrier Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd <\/strong>Access Point:<\/strong> Barrier Lake Day Use Area off Highway 40 in Bow Valley Provincial Park, with a boat launch at the parking area&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=51.020706,-115.063519\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> An impoundment of the Kananaskis River behind Barrier Dam; Alberta Parks warns that the larger Kananaskis lakes can change weather fast and blow hard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> May through mid October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Barrier Dam, the interpretive trail around the shore, the peaks of the Kananaskis Range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for the vehicle, watercraft go through the mandatory aquatic invasive species inspection, and Alberta Parks asks paddlers to wear a lifejacket that fits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barrier Lake lies in Bow Valley Provincial Park in Kananaskis Country, about 80 kilometres west of Calgary on Highway 40. Alberta Parks describes the day use area as a lakeside site with a boat launch, and hand launching is allowed on Kananaskis water bodies large enough for the craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lake sits below Barrier Dam and is fed by the Kananaskis River, with mountains on three sides. The season runs from May to mid October, and the wind here is the thing to plan around, it can get up quickly in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Bow River<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bow-River.png\" alt=\"Bow River\" class=\"wp-image-18436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bow-River.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bow-River-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bow-River-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Access Point: <\/strong>Shouldice Park &amp; Edworthy Park&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/6Wx25T1xjnNouEU68\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83c\udf0a\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Gentle currents, varies with seasons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> Late Spring to Early Fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83d\udc1f\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Trout, geese, ducks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Calgary downtown, beautiful river passages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Watch for river hazards, and respect local rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bow River, which runs through the heart of Calgary, provides a relaxing and scenic paddleboarding experience along its shores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to varying currents depending on the season, it&#8217;s essential to watch for potential river hazards such as rocks and logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Fish Creek Provincial Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fish-Creek-Provincial-Park.png\" alt=\"Fish Creek Provincial Park\" class=\"wp-image-18447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fish-Creek-Provincial-Park.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fish-Creek-Provincial-Park-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fish-Creek-Provincial-Park-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Access Point: <\/strong>Fish Creek Park (near Sikome Lake)&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/15jnmDuXW3rrEKR17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83c\udf0a\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Calm water, minimal currents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> Late Spring to Early Fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83d\udc1f\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Fish, beavers, deer, birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Dense forest, scenic park trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Adhere to park rules, respect wildlife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/albertaparks.ca\/parks\/kananaskis\/fish-creek-pp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fish Creek Provincial Park<\/a> is home to Fish Creek, which provides a serene paddleboarding experience surrounded by dense forest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its calm waters are easy to navigate and are suitable for all skill levels. Be sure to keep an eye out for the abundant wildlife in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 Chestermere Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chestermere-Lake.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chestermere-Lake.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chestermere-Lake-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chestermere-Lake-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Bythelake10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bythelake10<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lizenzhinweisgenerator.de\/wiki\/Special:Contributions\/Bythelake10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contribs<\/a>),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Chestermere_Alberta_2.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chestermere Alberta 2<\/a>, Scaling by stand-up-paddling.org,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/legalcode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Access Point: <\/strong>Anniversary Park &amp; John Peake Park&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/dfCEYUrS6Hmdv8Zm7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83c\udf0a\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Generally calm and shallow, afternoon winds possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> Late Spring to Early Fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83d\udc1f\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Ducks, geese, fish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Lakeside community, recreational activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Adhere to local lake rules, watch for other watercraft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located just east of Calgary, Chestermere Lake offers a beautiful lakeside paddleboarding experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calm and shallow waters make it friendly for all skill levels. Beyond paddleboarding, the lake also hosts various recreational activities suitable for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Ghost Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ghost-Lake-Calgary.png\" alt=\"Ghost Lake\" class=\"wp-image-18446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ghost-Lake-Calgary.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ghost-Lake-Calgary-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ghost-Lake-Calgary-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> Mountain Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Access Point: <\/strong>Ghost Lake Recreation Area&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/QgDdvRuThEqVNrRGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83c\udf0a\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Water, Currents &amp; Wind: <\/strong>Generally calm waters, may have afternoon winds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons: <\/strong>Late Spring to Early Fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong>\ud83d\udc1f\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Fish, birds, occasional wildlife on the shores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Rocky Mountains, dense forests, Ghost Reservoir Dam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Be prepared for cool water, occasional winds, and follows reservoir rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghostlakerecreations.com\/ghost-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ghost Lake<\/a>, a short drive west of Calgary, provides a mountainous paddleboarding experience with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calm waters, combined with the natural surroundings, make it an ideal spot for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calgary paddlers have the Bow running straight through town and the Rockies an hour west. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-peyto-lake\/\">Peyto Lake<\/a> is that mountain trip, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-white-water\/\">White Water<\/a> the current-focused one and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-canada\/\">the national guide<\/a> everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-end.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"120\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-end.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-end-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-end-768x92.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nsp-gear\">What to Take With You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever the water here looks like, the same short list comes along. Each box below shows the model that currently sits at number one in our own test of that category.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card cb-pick\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><div class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00P26X1ZS?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Vest<\/a><\/div><span class=\"cb-pill\">Life jacket<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00P26X1ZS?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Vest Adult Life Jacket, USCG\/TC Approved\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ZIdgGb6AL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Vest Adult Life Jacket, USCG\/TC Approved\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00P26X1ZS?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Type<\/span><span class=\"v\">foam, paddle cut<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Approval<\/span><span class=\"v\">USCG and Transport Canada<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Rules differ from state to state and from country to country, but on open water this is the piece that gets checked, and the one that counts when the wind turns while you are still a long way out.<p class=\"cb-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-life-vests-for-paddle-boarding\/\">Every model we tested: 10 Best Life Vests for Paddle Boarding<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card cb-pick\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><div class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07BK9M9G2?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NRS Quick-Release SUP Leash<\/a><\/div><span class=\"cb-pill\">Waist leash<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07BK9M9G2?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"NRS Quick-Release SUP Leash\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Wr0WyIl5L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"NRS Quick-Release SUP Leash\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07BK9M9G2?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Cord<\/span><span class=\"v\">coiled, stretches to 9 ft<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Swivels<\/span><span class=\"v\">two in-line<\/span><\/li><\/ul>A leash keeps the board within reach after a fall, and a board that drifts off is the start of most rescues. On moving water use a quick release belt rather than an ankle cuff.<p class=\"cb-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-waist-leashs-for-paddle-boarding\/\">Every model we tested: The 9 Best SUP Waist Leashes<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card cb-pick\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><div class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09WF6BTXY?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch<\/a><\/div><span class=\"cb-pill\">Phone case<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09WF6BTXY?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Pelican 2 Pack Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch (Regular) -Black\/Hi-Vis Yellow\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41-MwkMHTKL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican 2 Pack Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch (Regular) -Black\/Hi-Vis Yellow\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09WF6BTXY?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Rating<\/span><span class=\"v\">IP68 certified, 1 m for 30 minutes<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Floats<\/span><span class=\"v\">yes<\/span><\/li><\/ul>A pouch you can still swipe through, so the map stays usable and the phone survives the swim you did not plan.<p class=\"cb-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-waterproof-smartphone-bags\/\">Every model we tested: 10 Best Waterproof Smartphone Bags<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card cb-pick\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><div class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06XD2N14J?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag, 20L Roll Top with Phone Case<\/a><\/div><span class=\"cb-pill\">Dry bag<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06XD2N14J?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Earth Pak 20L Waterproof Dry Bag - Marine Roll Top Dry Sack for Kayaking\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41KVXX3qwoL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Pak 20L Waterproof Dry Bag - Marine Roll Top Dry Sack for Kayaking\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06XD2N14J?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Capacity<\/span><span class=\"v\">20 L, range from 10 to 55 L<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Material<\/span><span class=\"v\">500D PVC tarpaulin<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Keys, a dry layer and something to eat, strapped to the deck. Twenty litres is the size most paddlers end up with.<p class=\"cb-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-dry-bags-for-paddle-boarding\/\">Every model we tested: The 9 Best Dry Bags for Paddle Boarding<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card cb-pick\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><div class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00FS5RPNC?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cressi Minorca Long 3mm Crew Diving Boots<\/a><\/div><span class=\"cb-pill\">Water shoes<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00FS5RPNC?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Cressi Minorca Long 3 mm Crew Diving Boots, Black\/Black, US Men&#039;s 11 \u2022 US Ladies&#039; 12\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41dWrv8hJzL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Cressi Minorca Long 3 mm Crew Diving Boots, Black\/Black, US Men&#039;s 11 \u2022 US Ladies&#039; 12\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00FS5RPNC?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Type<\/span><span class=\"v\">tall neoprene boot<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Thickness<\/span><span class=\"v\">3 mm<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Launch spots are rarely soft. Neoprene boots deal with sharp gravel, hidden glass and water that is colder than the air.<p class=\"cb-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-shoes-for-paddle-boarding\/\">Every model we tested: 10 Best Shoes for Paddle Boarding<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1702299077319\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where can you paddle board in Calgary?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can paddle board at notable locations in Calgary like the Bow River, Sikome Aquatic Facility, and Ghost Lake.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1702299084043\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do paddle boards need to be registered in Calgary?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p> No, paddle boards do not require registration in Calgary.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1702299090493\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When is the best time to paddle board in Calgary?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The ideal time to paddle board in Calgary is from May until September, when the weather conditions are most favourable.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nsp-naehe\">Paddle Boarding Near Calgary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for another spot on the same trip? These guides cover the closest paddling waters we have mapped around Calgary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-ghost-lake\/\">Ghost Lake<\/a> (48 km west)<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-canmore-reservoir\/\">Canmore Reservoir<\/a> (87 km west)<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-banff\/\">Banff<\/a> (104 km west)<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-alberta\/\">Alberta<\/a> (140 km north)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Calgary, where adventure meets serenity. Ever considered paddling amidst the stunning Canadian Rockies? 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