Getting You Out There

Kayak and SUP Rentals

About Us

Located in Victoria, British Columbia on beautiful Vancouver Island, Ocean River is one of the premier speciality kayak and adventure companies in North America. Brian Henry, the founder & current owner, has been running Ocean River since 1981, and Ocean River continues to be recognised as one of the most significant outdoor/paddlesports instructional & tours provider in North America.

Apparel and Pfd's

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  • Kayaking to Race Rocks

    Kayaking to Race Rocks

    A Kayaking Trip to Race Rocks Lighthouse and Ecological Reserve Race Rocks is located just one nautical mile off the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island.  It is an archipelago of...

    Kayaking to Race Rocks

    A Kayaking Trip to Race Rocks Lighthouse and Ecological Reserve Race Rocks is located just one nautical mile off the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island.  It is an archipelago of...

  • Esquimalt Lagoon to Cole Island Paddle Route

    Esquimalt Lagoon to Cole Island Paddle Route

    Kayaking to Esquimalt Harbor & Cole Island Paddling from the Esquimalt Lagoon to Cole Island in Esquimalt Harbour is an excellent day trip which can take a couple of hours...

    Esquimalt Lagoon to Cole Island Paddle Route

    Kayaking to Esquimalt Harbor & Cole Island Paddling from the Esquimalt Lagoon to Cole Island in Esquimalt Harbour is an excellent day trip which can take a couple of hours...

  • Kayak Rescue Goes Right!

    Kayak Rescue Goes Right!

     Rescue Saves Kayaker's Life Carry Safety Equipment On a sunny day In early November Jim Cliff decided to go kayaking out to Discovery Island, just off our beautiful Oak Bay...

    Kayak Rescue Goes Right!

     Rescue Saves Kayaker's Life Carry Safety Equipment On a sunny day In early November Jim Cliff decided to go kayaking out to Discovery Island, just off our beautiful Oak Bay...

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