CALGARY RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Pack, Pump, Push Off: DIY Rafts to Explore Calgary’s Waterways
Rent high-quality inflatable rafts from Lazy Day Raft Rentals in Calgary—rolled-up and vehicle-friendly, each rental includes a safety kit, pump, paddle and PFD so you can add an independent water leg to your camping or hiking trip.
Pack, Pump, Push Off: DIY Rafts to Explore Calgary’s Waterways.
DIY Rafts from Lazy Day put buoyant, high-quality inflatable boats into your hands for independent exploration of Calgary’s waterways—these are the same inflatables used on the Bow, and they’re designed to be packed into a vehicle and taken to the body of water you choose, making them an easy way to layer a river or lake day onto a longer outdoor itinerary.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Commercial-grade inflatables you can take anywhere
The DIY Rafts are the same high-quality inflatable rafts the operator uses on the Bow River, offering robust construction in a package you can pack into a vehicle and deploy yourself.
Choose your own launch and itinerary
Because these are do-it-yourself rentals, you can take a raft to a lake, a calm stretch of river, or add it to a camping or hiking trip—where you paddle is up to you.
Everything needed to get on the water
Each rental comes with a safety kit, foot pump, paddle and personal flotation device so you don’t have to improvise critical equipment before launch.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to DIY a Calgary water day
Load a rolled-up raft into an SUV, pump it up at the parking area, clip on your PFD and push off: the DIY Rafts package is built to let self-sufficient paddlers add a water leg to a day out. Because the rafts mirror the operator’s fleet, they strike a balance of durability and portability—ideal for a standalone float or a lakeside extension to a camping trip.
THE GEAR
Commercial-grade inflatables you can take anywhere
The DIY Rafts are the same high-quality inflatable rafts the operator uses on the Bow River, offering robust construction in a package you can pack into a vehicle and deploy yourself.
THE FLEXIBILITY
Choose your own launch and itinerary
Because these are do-it-yourself rentals, you can take a raft to a lake, a calm stretch of river, or add it to a camping or hiking trip—where you paddle is up to you.
THE BASICS PROVIDED
Everything needed to get on the water
Each rental comes with a safety kit, foot pump, paddle and personal flotation device so you don’t have to improvise critical equipment before launch.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of a DIY Raft rental
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pick up and drop off at the Lazy Day shop, 720 3 St NW (inside the Calgary Curling Club). Rafts roll up and fit in SUVs and truck beds and should work in larger sedan trunks.
Each rental includes a safety kit, foot pump, paddle and PFD—plan to bring any personal items, shore-side gear and food you need.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How do I pick up the raft?
Pick up and drop off take place at the Lazy Day shop at 720 3 St NW (inside the Calgary Curling Club).
What’s included with the rental?
The rental includes a safety kit, foot pump, paddle and PFD.
Can I take the raft anywhere?
Yes—these are do-it-yourself rafts that can be taken to a body of water of your choice, including lakes, slow river stretches or campsite shorelines.
Will the raft fit in my car?
Rolled-up rafts easily fit in SUVs and truck beds and should work in larger-sized sedan trunks.
How much does a DIY Raft rental cost?
The listed price context for this offering is $197 with pickup at the Lazy Day shop.
Is there a guide included?
This is a Do-It-Yourself rental—renters are responsible for transporting, inflating and operating the raft themselves.