Before the River

From rentals to arrivals, everything you need to know before your trip can be found here.

May 18 – June 1

Reservations required: Please Call 780-515-1754

June 2 – September 2

Tube rentals available by reservation; limited walk-in availability. Please call ahead to confirm.

Shuttle service and parking are on a first-come, first-served basis

Open 11 am Weekdays

Open 10 am Weekends

Rentals End Between 3:30 pm to 4 pm. Depends on the river height. Facebook is up to date with this. Not the Google page

September 3 – Season Close

 

 

Notice:

Alcohol is prohibited on the premise. It is unlawful and dangerous when you drink on the river.

Rental Information

Life Jacket Rentals

  • Child & Youth – $11
  • Adult – $19

    Shuttle Service Only

    • $18 Per Person
    • $27 Per Person Shuttle & Lifejacket
      This Service is By Reservation Only from May 18 – June 1 June 2 – September 2 is a First Come First Serve

      Parking Only

      • $8 per vehicle

      Walk In Only

      • $4 per person

      We Accept CASH, Debit, VISA and MasterCard. We DO NOT have tap. You must have your physical card and know your PIN number.

      Tube Sizing

      We have 4 Different Tube Sizes

      Small Children under 75 lbs (35kg)

      Small People 3′ (92 cm) to 5′ (132 cm). Maximum weight capacity 200lbs (90 kg)

      Average People 5′ (152 cm) to 5’8″ (172 cm). Maximum weight capacity 275 lbs (124kg)

      And others over 5’8″ (172 cm). Maximum weight capacity 350 lbs (158 kg)

      Keep an eye on the weather leading up to your visit.

      Our website will display up-to-date river conditions.

      We Accept CASH, Debit, VISA and MasterCard. We DO NOT have tap. You must have your physical card and know your PIN number.

      After you arrive at our parking booth, pay for your parking and be directed to your parking area.

      Park where directed.

      Make sure to bring your ID and payment method with you to the Wavier Booth.

      Only 18+ individuals can sign a waiver.

      If you have someone else’s children who are under 18 years of age with you, the parent must contact us at 780-515-1754 the day before to receive the wavier in advance.

      Once you have completed your waivers, you will be directed to our rental facility where you will:

      • Select your tubes (if Available)
      • Be fitted with a lifejacket (required with tube rentals)
      • Obtain your wristband
      • And pay for your services

      You are now free to return to your vehicle or to head down to the river.

      • Be sure to drop off your keys with our attendants! We will keep them safe and return them to you after your trip.
      • If you are waiting for another group, feel free to use our picnic area
      • If you would like to use our Fill-Up-Air services, please bring your inflatable to the south side of the complex.

       

       

      With Reserved Check-in time
      • Visit the website and reserve a check-in time. You will be sent waivers for your party to sign. If there are children under 18, please have these filled out by the parents of the child.
      • You may reserve a check-in time up to 30 minutes ahead of time
      • 1 Reservation to a Maximum of 8 people per reservation
      • The person who makes the reservation must have their ID to complete the reservation
      • We Accept CASH, Debit, VISA and MasterCard. We DO NOT have tap. You must have your physical card and know your PIN number.
      • Arrive 15 minutes before your reserved check-in time.
      • If you are late or missing members of your party: You will need to wait for the next available check-in time or use our first-come-first-serve line.
      • If you are early with all members of your party: You may use an earlier open check-in time if available.
      • If there is a lineup at the gate, an attendant will ask you if you have a reservation and what time it is. If no attendant is available, please have one person from your party go to the parking booth and let them know you have arrived.

        After parking, please make your way to the Wavier Booth by Chester the Tube Dude to get your final instructions before proceeding to get your tubes.

        Note: Please ensure your entire party is on time and at the Wavier Booth.

        Getting the Tubes Ready

        We prepare the your Tubes with Lifejackets Secured inside the middle for easy carrying to the river. We will also assist you to make sure it is fitted properly if you would like to wear it before you leave our facility.

         

        Everyone under the age of 18 must wear the provided lifejacket while on the river.

        You are legally required to have Lifejackets with you on any body of water.

        Shuttle Service Only

        If you would like to use our Shuttle Service only, you will sign a waiver at the Waiver Booth, be given instructions of your exit point. At the Payment Booth, you will receive your wristband.

        If you choose prepay for your shuttle service, you will pay a fee of $25. per person that rides the bus. This will only be available if there is room on the bus. You will also be asked for a deposit of a physical device to be returned upon payment.

        Under 18?

        We recommend that riders be no younger than 5 years of age but it is up to the child’s parents to make that decision. However, in the event that we post a notice recommending riders be 18 or older due to river height, anyone younger may be refused service.

        Per our legal requirements, anyone under the age of 18 must have a Completed Waiver signed by the parent or legal guardian to tube down the Pembina River prior to leaving our facility.

        If you have someone else’s children who are under 18 years of age with you, the parent must contact us at 780-515-1754 the day before to receive the wavier in advance.

        If River Conditions are higher, and not recommended for Under 14 years of age, they will not be able to go without the Parent or Legal Guardian present.

        Additional information regarding age:

        Children must be ages five and up to tube down the Pembina River
        Life jackets/vests are required to be worn by all individuals under the age of 18, and are provided with tube rentals