Gear up for your adventure
Fishing Rod Rentals
No gear or experience? No problem! Reel in the fun with our fin-tastic fishing rod rentals, available inside Bow Habitat Station. Cast your line into the Kids Can Catch Trout Pond on your next angling adventure. You’ll be hooked!
Rentals available June 3 – September 30
- First rental: 9:30 AM.
- Last rental: 3:30 PM with rods returned by 4:00 PM.
Fee: $9 plus tax per fishing rod (1-hour rental)
FAQs
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 $7.
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 15 rods may be rented at any given time.
Snowshoe Rentals
It’s Snow Joke, snowshoeing through our Interpretive Wetlands this winter is a n-ice way to track down urban wildlife while making tracks of your own! Don’t flake out, rentals are available at Admissions.
Snowshoes available Winter 2026: January – March
- First rental: 9:30 AM.
- Last rental: 3:00 PM with snowshoes returned by 3:30 PM.
Fee: $9 plus tax per pair (2-hour rental)
FAQs
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.
Updated: Mar 19, 2025