Archery in Edmonton: Find a Place to Shoot

Archery in Edmonton: ranges, clubs and costs

We list 6 places to shoot in Edmonton, and they are not alike. Four are indoor and two are outdoor. Walk-in shooting at Jim-Bows Archery Edmonton costs $14.99. For $340 a year, Capital Region Archery Club lets members shoot at any hour of the day.

Indoors, Jim-Bows Archery Edmonton is a walk-in range, and Cabela's Edmonton South and Cabela's Edmonton North each have a range in the store. Capital Region Archery Club (CRAC) is an indoor club for members. Outdoors, CHAS Genesee Range is in Leduc County, and Garrison Archery Club is on CFB Edmonton.

Which Range Is Best For A First Visit?

Jim-Bows Archery Edmonton is the pick for a first visit. Of the four indoor ranges, it is the only one with a published drop-in price, and it asks for no membership.

It is at 13955 156 St NW and runs 10 lanes at 20 yards. Drop-in costs $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for youth, which matches its sister location in Calgary. It has a pro shop, rents equipment and teaches lessons on site. A complete beginner with no gear can show up and leave having shot a bow. Jim-Bows is open Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.

What Are The Cabela's Ranges For?

The Cabela's ranges are for testing a bow before you buy it. They are not built for training. Cabela's Edmonton South is at 6150 Currents Dr NW, and Cabela's Edmonton North is at 15320 37 St NW. Each store runs a 20-yard indoor range with a pro shop and equipment rental. Neither one offers lessons or asks you to join, and neither publishes a drop-in price for casual shooting.

That makes them a good stop when you already know how to shoot and want to try a compound before you buy it. A first-timer who wants instruction should go somewhere else.

Can I Shoot Indoors At Any Hour?

Yes, members of Capital Region Archery Club can shoot 24/7. An adult membership costs $340 a year. CRAC is at 5618 76 Ave NW. It is a volunteer-run club with 10 lanes at 20 yards (18 meters). Outside of scheduled events and classes, members can shoot around the clock.

Lessons are available for beginners. Every bow type is welcome there, even longbow and Kyudo. This is the one claimed, owner-managed listing in Edmonton, so its details come straight from the club.

Are There Outdoor Ranges?

There are two outdoor ranges, and both require a membership. CHAS Genesee Range is on Township Road 510 in Leduc County, west of the city. The Canadian Historical Arms Society runs it as part of a bigger shooting site, and we list no lessons or pro shop there. Garrison Archery Club is on the Namao Range at CFB Edmonton. It is for people in the military and for civilian club members, so the public cannot walk in. Neither one posts a price, so call to find out the cost.

How Do The Prices Compare?

Only two of the six ranges publish a price you can plan around. A drop-in visit at Jim-Bows costs $14.99 for an adult. CRAC charges $340 a year for an adult, which works out to less than $30 a month for access at any hour. At $14.99 a visit, you would need roughly 23 sessions a year at Jim-Bows to match the CRAC fee. CRAC also gives you beginner lessons, and any bow is welcome.

The Six Ranges At A Glance

Which One Should I Choose?

To shoot today without joining anything, go to Jim-Bows. To feel a bow in your hands before you buy it, either Cabela's store does that job, but you should not expect coaching there. If you want to shoot on your own time, CRAC gives you the most freedom in the city.