Glenmore Reservoir — Local services in Calgary

I'm just interested why personal canoes and kayaks are allowed here but paddleboards are not? Is this a business or what? If someone drowns ( hopefully not), that possibility is just as possible from any type of small boat. There's really nowhere to board in Calgary. And it's extremely unpleasant. I feel like a dog on a leash: I can see the water, but I'm not allowed in. And the restrictions are ONLY for supboards. Where is the logic?

I love this place: there are lots of birds and even frogs that sing. I just don't understand these restrictions on boards. It's easier to flip over from a kayak and harder to climb back up than from a...

Observing nature in the Glenmore Reservoir area is always enjoyable. Canoeing or walking along the coast, you can see many inhabitants of this region. Here you can follow the nesting of various species of wild birds and the rearing of their offspring. Catch how young loonies practice their first dives. See how Canadian baby geese are getting stronger as they learn to navigate and swim against the strong Elbow River's current. Watch families of beavers cut down trees to build dams across the river. Fauna lowers will never...

It's an absolutely huge reservoir!! It will easily take a few hours to walk around. In the meanwhile, enjoy the marshland, the birds, the lake, and all that there is to offer! It's rare to encounter such a huge park, let alone a reservoir, in the city and in close proximity to an urban center. There's a park for kids, a water park for kids, biking and walking trails, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking. Fair amount of...