51°03′N 114°04′W · Glenmore Reservoir, Ghost Lake, Chestermere Lake
Alberta · Launch May, haul-out October
Boat storage in Calgary and area
Winter storage, haul-out and the work around it on Glenmore Reservoir, Ghost Lake, Chestermere Lake. Send your boat details and we come back with spots that fit your LOA, budget and season.
Calgary and area at a glance
- Waters
- Glenmore Reservoir, Ghost Lake, Chestermere Lake and Bow River
- Towns and harbours
- Calgary, Chestermere, Cochrane, Airdrie, Okotoks, Canmore, Bragg Creek and Strathmore
- Season
- Launch May · haul-out October
- Typical boats
- Trailered powerboats, wake boats, pontoon boats, sailboats on Glenmore, and personal watercraft.
- Storage from
- from $30/ft per winter outdoor · compare prices
Region summary from public sources. Each yard sets its own dates and rates.
The boating year here
Many Calgary boats are trailered to BC lakes and to Alberta lakes; boats entering Alberta from the east or south border are subject to inspections from May 1 to September 30.
- Launch
- Boating season
- Haul-out
- On the hard / in storage
What storage looks like here
Calgary's driveway rules (3 days at a time, none from November to March) make off-site storage close to the city the practical choice for anyone with a boat.
Calgary owners often keep a trailer boat, so storage mixes driveway space (limited by city rules), outdoor lots and indoor heated or cold units. Demand is driven by strict front-driveway limits, long winters and the number of boats trailered to BC lakes.
Calgary and area storage prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Outdoor winter storage | from $30/ft per winter |
| Indoor winter storage (cold) | from $55/ft per winter |
| Shrink-wrap | from $16/ft |
| Haul-out or launch | from $8/ft each way |
| Seasonal slip | from $60/ft per season |
Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published marina and port rates and market estimates, October 2026. Your boat, the yard and the dates set the final price.
Keeping the boat at home
Calgary treats boats, and trailers used to transport them, as recreational vehicles. From April 1 to October 31 an RV may be on a front driveway for up to 3 consecutive days, then must leave the property for at least 48 hours, and must be at least 1 m from the sidewalk and not block corner visibility. From November 1 to March 31 front-driveway parking is not permitted. Detached trailers cannot be on streets or alleys. Fines range from $400 to $10,000. New rules took effect April 1, 2025.
Rules change, so confirm with the city before you park for the winter. Read the city page.
Local knowledge
- Glenmore Reservoir has a 3.84 km2 surface, was built in 1932 and is a source of Calgary drinking water. source
- Power motors are not allowed on Glenmore Reservoir, and life jackets are mandatory. source
- Inflatables and stand-up paddleboards are not allowed on Glenmore Reservoir. source
- Ghost Lake is a reservoir on the Bow River about 45 km west of Calgary and its levels fluctuate with power generation. source
- Ghost Lake covers 11.6 km2, with an average depth of 14.5 m and a maximum of 34 m. source
- Ghost Lake is frozen from December to about mid-May. source
- Chestermere Lake was created as a CPR irrigation reservoir in the 1880s, covers 2.65 km2 and has a maximum depth of 7 m. source
- Alberta requires boaters to stop at open watercraft inspection stations, and boats entering by the east or south borders need inspection from May 1 to September 30. source
Calgary and area boat storage questions
Can I keep my boat on my driveway in Calgary?
Calgary treats boats as RVs. From April 1 to October 31 an RV may be on a front driveway up to three consecutive days, then must be off the property for at least 48 hours. From November 1 to March 31 it is not permitted on a front driveway.
Can I use a motor on Glenmore Reservoir?
No. The City of Calgary says power motors are not allowed on Glenmore Reservoir, and life jackets are mandatory. Inflatables and stand-up paddleboards are also not allowed. Boating runs May 1 to October 31. These details come from official or public sources and can be updated, so confirm the current version before you decide.
Do I need an inspection to launch in Alberta?
Alberta says you must stop at open watercraft inspection stations. For boats entering by the east or south borders, inspection is required from May 1 to September 30, within 7 days or before launching if the closest station is closed.
Elsewhere in Alberta
- Edmonton and Central Alberta lakes Sylvan Lake, Pigeon Lake
Tell us about your boat. We find the spot.
Storage type, LOA, region and season. We check what is open near you and reply by email with options and prices.