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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  • 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...

  • Flares - Obsolete or Still a Good Idea?

    Flares - Obsolete or Still a Good Idea?

    Should You Still Carry Flares When Paddling? This question often comes up, do you need to carry flares with you, especially with many paddlers now carrying cell phones, VHF radios,...

    Flares - Obsolete or Still a Good Idea?

    Should You Still Carry Flares When Paddling? This question often comes up, do you need to carry flares with you, especially with many paddlers now carrying cell phones, VHF radios,...

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