--- title: "Calgary and area Boat Storage: Winter Storage, Slips and Haul-Out" description: "Boat storage in Calgary and area: winter storage on the hard, indoor and trailer storage on Glenmore Reservoir, Ghost Lake. Season dates and local prices." url: https://boatparking.ca/locations/calgary/ last_updated: 2026-10-23 --- # 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](https://boatparking.ca/pricing/?tier=alberta) 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 May; haul-out October. ## 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 - [Outdoor winter storage](https://boatparking.ca/storage/outdoor-boat-storage/): from $30/ft per winter - [Indoor winter storage (cold)](https://boatparking.ca/storage/indoor-boat-storage/): from $55/ft per winter - [Shrink-wrap](https://boatparking.ca/services/boat-shrink-wrapping/): from $16/ft - [Haul-out or launch](https://boatparking.ca/services/haul-out-and-launch/): from $8/ft each way - [Seasonal slip](https://boatparking.ca/storage/boat-slips/): 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](https://www.calgary.ca/bylaws/recreational-vehicles.html). ## Local knowledge - Glenmore Reservoir has a 3.84 km2 surface, was built in 1932 and is a source of Calgary drinking water. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenmore_Reservoir) - Power motors are not allowed on Glenmore Reservoir, and life jackets are mandatory. (source: https://www.calgary.ca/rec-locations/sailing-school/rules.html) - Inflatables and stand-up paddleboards are not allowed on Glenmore Reservoir. (source: https://www.calgary.ca/rec-locations/sailing-school/rules.html) - Ghost Lake is a reservoir on the Bow River about 45 km west of Calgary and its levels fluctuate with power generation. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Lake_(Alberta)) - Ghost Lake covers 11.6 km2, with an average depth of 14.5 m and a maximum of 34 m. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Lake_(Alberta)) - Ghost Lake is frozen from December to about mid-May. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Lake_(Alberta)) - 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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chestermere_Lake) - 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: https://www.alberta.ca/watercraft-inspections) ## 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](https://boatparking.ca/locations/edmonton-central-alberta/): Sylvan Lake, Pigeon Lake ## Related - [Boat storage in Alberta](https://boatparking.ca/locations/alberta/) - [Winter boat storage](https://boatparking.ca/storage/winter-boat-storage/) - [Haul-out and launch calendar](https://boatparking.ca/guides/haul-out-and-launch-calendar/) --- Find a spot: https://boatparking.ca/request-a-spot/ · Email: info@boatparking.ca