Outdoor Centre

Welcome to Outdoor Centre Programs!

The Calgary Outdoor Centre at the University of Calgary is the largest outdoor program and equipment rental centre in Calgary. We offer an exciting menu of outdoor focused courses, trips and kids camps throughout the year.

Let us take you there!

All of our programs, rentals and services are available to everyone-from students, staff and faculty to the local Calgary community and tourists from around the globe! For the last 30 years, we have been at the forefront of providing Calgarians, Albertans, and international visitors with access to diverse and exciting outdoor recreation and skill learning opportunities. Whether you are new to outdoor adventure, have been tripping along with us for years or are experienced in venturing to the backcountry, we have something for everyone.

Winter and Summer 2010 Programs:

Avalanche Safety Based from Calgary, Alberta, The Outdoor Centre offers Canada’s largest menu of avalanche awareness courses for recreational skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers and mountaineers. Courses cater to all skill levels beginning with... Register Now	Canoeing Courses & Tours Canoeing Lessons for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Levels. Easy, Moderate and Extended Canoe Trips & Tours. The Outdoor Centre has some of the best extended canoe trips at a reasonable... Register Now	Climbing Ice Climbing, Indoor Climbing, Indoor Climbing for Women, Climbing Skills Courses, Youth Climbing The diversity of the sport of climbing is showcased here at The Outdoor Centre. Don’t think that... Register Now
Hang/Para Gliding & Traction Kiting Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Traction Kiting, Kite Skiing If you want a new adventure, these sports are for you! Discover the sensation and freedom of soaring with some of the most... Register Now	Hiking Backpacking Snowshoeing Summer Hikes, Backpacking Trips, Pre-Trip Lectures Snowshoe Hikes The Calgary Outdoor Centre has been offering expertly led trips on snow, sand and rock for over 30 years! Our trips allow... Register Now	Repair & Tuning Clinics Ski and Snowboard Repair and Tuning, Bike Repair & Tuning, Repair Shop Information The quality of your experience in any outdoor activity is highly dependent on your gear. Keeping your... Register Now
River Kayaking Courses Beginner and Intermediate River Kayaking courses, Kayak Roll Clinics Learn the fundamentals of safe and confident river kayaking during this popular series. The ABCs are set up in three progressive... Register Now	Sea Kayaking Courses & Tours Kayaking Lectures & Clinics, Kayaking Skills & Lessons, Kayaking Extended Trips & Tours Learn the basics of sea kayaking through informative lectures and interactive clinics. Enjoy local day and weekend... Register Now	Skills & Safety Avalanche Safety, Crevasse Rescue, Navigation, Outdoor Survival, Ski Mountaineering, Wilderness First Aid, Winter Camping, Wildlife Tracking You’ve got the basics down, but you want to take it further and expand... Register Now
Summer Sports & Activities Caving, Crevasse Rescue, Glacier Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rafting, Ski Traverses, In-Line Skating Calgary is an ideal place to live and enjoy the outdoors. Our extensive city pathways, rolling foothills,... Register Now	Winter Sports & Activities Backcountry Skiing & Boarding, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Telemark Skiing, Caving, Kite Skiing & Boarding, Backcountry Trips Explore Calgary, Kananaskis Country, Banff National Park and surrounding areas in Alberta this winter... Register Now	Youth Programs Jackrabbits Cross-Country Skiing, Saturday Climbing Club, Specialized Youth Outdoor Programs, Winter, Spring Break and Summer Youth Camps Cure those mid-season, video-game blahs and give them an option with some outside... Register Now