Rentals – Astotin Lake, AB
Elk Island National Park
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON AS OF SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH @ 7PM
Canoe, Kayak, Paddle Board Rentals
RENTALS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! LIMITED RESERVATIONS ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE FULL RESERVATION DETAILS BELOW.
CONTACT US
Call: (403)827-3254
Email: ELKISLAND@EXPLORERIDGE.COM
HOURS
PLEASE NOTE: LAST CALL FOR RENTALS IS 7PM (1HR PRIOR TO CLOSING). ALL RENTALS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CENTRE BY 8PM.
May 18th, 19th + 20th: 9am – 8pm (Victoria Day Long Weekend)
May 21st – June 28th: WEEKENDS ONLY – Saturday + Sunday 9am – 8pm
June 29th, 30th + July 1st: 9am – 8pm (Canada Day Long Weekend)
July 2nd – August 30th: Weekdays 12pm – 8pm, Weekends 9am – 8pm
August 31st, September 1st + 2nd: 9am – 8pm (Labor Day Weekend)
September 3rd onward: WEEKENDS ONLY – Saturday + Sunday 11am – 7pm (*last call for rentals will be 6pm)
RESERVATIONS
- Only available during the week.
- Minimum 5 or more vessels per reservation
- Minimum 3-hour rental per vessel
Paddle Safety
- Always wear your lifejacket.
- Don’t stand, move around or lean out of your boat.
- Balance your load side to side and front to back.
- Stay close to shore. Don’t go further out than you are prepared to swim.
- Beware of winds and sudden changes in weather.
- Beware of other boats and swimmers in the water.
- Paddle directly into the waves.
- If you tip over, stay with your boat.
- Don’t exceed the allowable number of people or amount of weight in the boat.
- Ensure everyone in your boat is aware of these safety precautions.
WE DO NOT PROVIDE A “RESCUE BOAT” OR RESCUE SERVICES.
Do not take valuables into the boat!
PaddleSmart: Take the essentials, training, and have a trip plan.
THERE IS NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY.
PRICING
Stand Up Paddle Board (1 person)
1st-hour rental – $23.50 + GST
Each additional hr – $12 + GST
Single Kayak (1 person)
1st-hour rental – $23.50 + GST
Each additional hour – $12 + GST
Double/Tandem Kayak (2 people)
1st-hour rental – $36 + GST
Each additional hour – $16 + GST
Canoe (2 adults + 2 small kids or 3 adults)
1st-hour rental – $36 + GST
Each additional hour – $16 + GST
Contact Us
Ready to register, but have a question? Call us!
604-477-4663
Please note: Our handcrafted canoes are meticulously built by our sister company, Ridge Pinnacle Product Sales Ltd, and are exclusively sold through Ridge Wilderness. This collaboration ensures that each canoe meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship that you have come to expect from Ridge Wilderness.