Year-round Kayak, Canoe and SUP rentals

Overview

Planning on going paddling alone or with friends? We offer year round single and tandem kayak, canoe and SUP rentals. No matter what you are looking for we have you covered. You can launch from our dock, conveniently located in Victoria’s upper harbour, or explore elsewhere with appropriate transportation.

Get out there from THREE LOCATIONS

• Victoria Harbour Paddle Shack right downtown at the base of Swift Street
• Oak Bay Marina Paddle Shack gets you out on more open water  (Closed For The Season) Please visit our downtown location.
• Saturna Island Paddle Shack is your gateway into the Gulf Islands

Our fleet is the largest in town and is comprised of the highest quality watercraft. Large or small we’ll have a boat or paddle board to fit you and get you out on the water!

No reservation needed. All rentals based on a first come first serve basis. Just come in and get a boat or board.

Rates

Prices are the same for kayaks and stand up paddle board rentals. We now have two canoes available for rent in our fleet, they fall under the same price as a double kayak.

*all rental prices include safety gear

Locations & Hours

Safety Gear

All rentals include all mandatory safety gear

• Paddle
• PFD
• Spray skirt
• Throw-line
• Pump
• Helmet (for whitewater)
• and a leash for SUP

Optional equipment: Spare paddle and/or paddle float.

Boats and Boards

KAYAKS

Delta 15.5
Delta 15 S
Delta 16
Delta 17
Delta 20T Tandem
Delta 17.5 T Tandem
Current Designs Solstice GT
Current Designs Solstice GTS
Current Designs Prana
Current Designs Sisu
Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155
Wilderness Systems Zephyr 160
Wilderness Systems Tempest 170

SUP

Starboard Elite Tour 11’6
Starboard Expedition Pinetek 14×30
Starboard Freeride Starshot 12’2×32
Starboard Drive Starshot 10’5×32
Starboard Blend Starshot 11’2×30
Starboard ASAP 12X33
Starboard Starlight 12×33
Starboard Touring Zen Inflatable 11’6×30
Starboard Touring DeLuxe 12’6×31
Starboard All Star Carbon 14’x24.5
Starboard Sprint Carbon 14×23
Starboard ASAP HD Rail 12’x33
Starboard Freeride Starshot 12’2×32
Starboard Blend Starshot 11’2×30
Blue Wave Wave Rider 10’6
Cascadia XR-3 12′
Cascadia Serene 10’6
Cascadia Kutala 11’9
Cascadia Gypsy 12′
Cascadia Inter Islander 14
Cascadia Straight 11’9
Cascadia XR-4 10’6 Blue
Cascadia XR-4 11’6 Blue

Canoes

Clipper Tripper yellow
Clipper Tripper white

Policies

Rental Policy: If renting a kayak for 1 day or longer, you may reserve in advance by calling (250) 381-4233. Full payment is required for a reservation.

For your own safety: Any renter who plans to paddle in an area outside our protected harbour requires rescue training for kayaking/canoeing as a minimum.

Transportation: If you plan to transport a vessel on the roof of your vehicle you will need to have; roof racks (rated to carry the corresponding load), shaped padded cradles, straps (or rope) for securing the kayak, and bow and stern lines.

Cancellation Policy: We require a minimum 72 hours notice of cancellation for a full refund. A 25% administrative fee (min $25) will be retained for cancellations within 72 hours of the reservation date.

Dress and What to Bring: Please make sure that you dress appropriately for the weather. We recommend wearing wool garments or exercise wear as this can dry faster or keep you warm should you get wet, cotton-based garments are not recommended. Please bring water, a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses if needed. If you plan on taking your phone out for photos please note we are not responsible for it should it get wet, we do sell waterproof cases in store should you need one.

CONTACT US for availability and details.