Aquabatics Calgary is your one stop paddlesports store. Our goal is to provide great products, friendly, knowledgable service and to act as an information resource for local paddlers (expert, novice and everything in between). We specialize in Recreational, Touring and Whitewater Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Canoeing. We also operate a world class intructional program (SUP, Canoe and Kayak) with internationally certified instructors, modern equipment and small group sizes. We eat, live and breathe paddlesports and are stoked to help people get out on the water. We also stock a full range of roof rack products from Thule, Yakim and Malone, so can help get you out on any adventure if you need to carry equipment (paddling and otherwise).more...See more text
Aquabatics paddling shop is best known for its specialization in white-water kayaking. Australia-born owner Simon Coward points out that young and old enjoy the sport. “It’s not all about death-defying waterfalls,” he says. “It’s an inclusive sport with something for everyone, and it’s better exercise than most people think.”
Simon has been paddling white water since 1995. In 2004, he came to the Canadian Rockies to guide raft trips on the Kicking Horse River. A few years later, he set up shop in Calgary, assuming ownership of kayak and canoe shop Aquabatics, one of Western Canada’s top spots for paddling gear, instruction, rentals and trips.
You’ll find a splashy assortment of canoes and kayaks and all the paddling paraphernalia to go with them at this aquatic adventure shop. Equipment includes paddles, wetsuits, dry suits, stand-up paddleboards and, of course, canoes and kayaks (ask about rentals). Novices and experienced paddlers alike can enroll in Aquabatics courses in advance of summer-season-splashdown in Alberta’s many lakes and rivers.