Courses and equipment
So you want to buy or rent some gear. Or maybe you want to take a course.
Check out these options below!
Located at Ghost Lake, this local company can fulfill your paddle board rental needs - plus e-foils, social events, and trips!
http://www.ghosteknorth.com/
A wealth of knowledge, experience, and equipment to choose from, Aquabatics is a local reliable favourite if you’re in the market to purchase your own gear. They also offer phenomenal courses!
https://aqoutdoors.com/
A great option for rafts, paddles, and pfd rentals of all sizes. And not too far from Cochrane!
https://sportsrent.ca/
An outdoor store for a variety of needs, MEC has a wide range of pricing and options for a variety of paddling styles
https://www.mec.ca/en
From rentals, to courses, to seasonal social and instructional programs, U of C Outdoor Centre has a ton of options for the novice and experienced paddler.
https://outdoor-centre.ucalgary.ca/
If you need a quick rental of a lifejacket for your kiddo, make sure to give the Cochrane Library a shout! They occasionally have some available to rent or loan <3
https://www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Using-the-Library/Borrowing
If consignment gear is more your speed, Trailblazers right in Cochrane can’t be beat
https://trailblazerscochrane.ca/
Personalized whitewater kayak instruction with a private instructor. Reach out directly to Jiri to book a solo lesson, or a group session!