reaches dangerous levels, water may be released from the dam to prevent overflow. Recreation The City of Calgary offers sailing lessons and boat rentals on the reservoir. The reservoir is home of the Glenmore Sailing Club, the Calgary Rowing Club and the Calgary Canoe Club for both social and organized sporting events in Calgary. From May 1 to October 31 the reservoir is open for fishing, sailing, rowing and canoeing. Swimming in the reservoir is not permitted. There are popular pathways and bikeways looping around the perimeter of Glenmore Reservoir that are open all year. Bylaws The Glenmore Reservoir and Dam were constructed to provide Calgarians a safe and sufficient supply of drinking water with bylaws put in place to maintain the quality of the water. Under the Water Utility Bylaw, no person shall: enter or remain in or upon the water or the ice of the Glenmore Reservoir; place any object or thing in the water or upon the ice of the Glenmore Reservoir or any stream flowing into the Glenmore Reservoir; do anything or place or throw anything which may pollute or contaminate the water of the Glenmore Reservoir; allow any drain to be connected to any structure or device which drains into the Glenmore Reservoir. Dogs on the reservoir Under Calgary's Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, the owner of any animal must ensure that their animal does not enter or remain in the water or upon the ice of the Glenmore Reservoir at any time. Related bylaws Glenmore Reservoir regulations are found in section 23 of the Water Utility Bylaw and in section 16 of the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. References External links Location and description of Glenmore Reservoir Bathymetric Map of Glenmore Reservoir Glenmore Sailing Club Tourist attractions in Calgary Reservoirs in Alberta Lakes of Alberta 1933 establishments in Alberta Dams completed in 1933 Gravity dams