Equipment Rentals

Rentals are intended for ages 4+. One adult supervisor is recommended for every four youth (ages 4-11) while fishing.

Ages 16+ and/or assisting others with their fishing rod (casting or reeling in the line) must present a valid Alberta Sportfishing Licence prior to rental. However, Alberta residents ages 65+ do not require a Sportfishing Licence.

Alberta Sportfishing Licences can be purchased on line through AlbertaRELM or at approved retail vendors.

Bow Habitat Station fishing rods can only be used at the Kids Can Catch Trout Pond. They cannot be taken off-site, used in the Bow River or in any other waterbody.

Yes, provided there is not a wait for rod rentals, another hour can be added for $9.00.

You will be provided with a fishing rod and tackle box that includes everything you need for your angling experience at the Kids Can Catch Trout Pond. A brief demo will be provided at time of rental purchase.

Bow Habitat Station offers both closed and open reel fishing rods that are provided based on age and fishing experience.

Large groups of 10+ can rent a maximum of one rod per adult supervisor, subject to rod availability. A maximum of 10 rods may be rented at any given time.

No. Rentals are available as walk-up purchases only, on a first-come, first-served basis. Availability is limited to no more than 10 rods out at one time. The 1-hour rental starts from the time of payment and cannot be booked in advance.

Snowshoe rentals are available seasonally and subject to snowfall during Discovery Centre hours from January through March.

Snowshoes fit shoe sizes starting at children's size 4 and shoes up to 14" in length.

Snowshoes can be used to walk the scenic trails of our Interpretive Wetland. They are not permitted to be taken off-site or outside the boundaries of Pearce Estate Park.