Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard/Surf | Visitor In Victoria

A Winter Paddle in Victoria

Beautiful Mild Winter Days Provide Great Sea Kayaking Opportunities One thing we truly love about Victoria are the mild winters. In late February, leaves in the undergrowth are beginning to bud, blossoms and flowers are blooming, the scent of the Indian Plum blossoms can be intoxicating. Don’t get me wrong, we can get our fair

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TOD INLET: A HIDDEN GEM

Tod Inlet in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park One of our favourite spots in Victoria is tucked in behind Butchart Gardens where thousands of people visit every year, but have no idea that this hidden gem is close by! Part of the reason is that this beautiful tree-lined inlet is only accessible by boat or by

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ROWING IN VICTORIA

Victoria is a major center for competitive rowing in Canada. It’s mild climate allows for year round access to the waterways. There are two major rowing centers in Victoria, one at Elk Lake and the other on the Selkirk Waterway close to downtown. Victoria hosts a number of regattas each year including the very exciting

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PADDLING INSTRUCTION IN VICTORIA

Looking to find good Kayak, Canoe and SUP instruction in Victoria, BC? Whether you’re a resident or a visitor looking for some quality lessons to get you started in kayaking, canoeing or standup paddle boarding, or if you are wanting to take your paddling skills to the next level, there are a number of excellent

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WHERE TO PADDLE IN VICTORIA HARBOUR

Kayak in Victoria Harbour There are some wonderful paddling opportunities right in Victoria Harbour. Whether you kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board (SUP), whether you're a beginner or an expert, you can tailor a paddling trip anywhere from an hour to a few hours that will be sure to please. Victoria is a working

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STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD RENTALS

If you'd love to try SUP-ing (stand-up paddleboarding) but you don't have your own equipment, here's a chance to try it out. Click on each company's link to see what they offer and what works for you*. GYRO BEACH BOARD SHOP Ph: 778-433-9200 - gyrobeachboards@gmail.com OCEAN RIVER ADVENTURES Use this coupon code for a 5%

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HISTORIC MARINE PADDLE ROUTE RE-DISCOVERED

Victoria Waterways Loop - A Circle Paddle Route The Portage Victoria, BC has a unique marine water way that almost connects Victoria Harbour with Esquimalt Harbour a few kilometers to the west. All that lays between them is a short portage across a 1 km strip of land. In the past this route

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WHITEWATER SPORTS AROUND VICTORIA, BC
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WHITEWATER SPORTS AROUND VICTORIA, BC

Whitewater Sports Around Victoria and Vancouver Island Cowichan River Whitewater paddling around Victoria and Vancouver Island, including kayaking, canoeing and rafting, is primarily a winter sport. While the rest of the country is prepping for snow sports, here on the island we are grabbing our paddles and hitting the rivers and ocean

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Kite Boarding and Wind Surfing in Victoria
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Kite Boarding and Wind Surfing in Victoria

Kite Boarding and Wind Surfing Around Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island, BC Victoria and southern Vancouver Island, BC is a paradise for windsurfers and kite boarders. There is a large choice of scenic locations, so it is easy to find a spot with good wind conditions, and with Victoria’s mild climate it all combines to

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Safety Guidelines for Paddling Around Victoria
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Safety Guidelines for Paddling Around Victoria

Safety Tips & Important Information for Paddling in Victoria and Around Southern Vancouver Island, BC The Inner Harbour Victoria is the gateway to world class paddling destinations around Vancouver Island, BC. Being surrounded by water, Victoria offers an endless variety of paddle sport experiences from the serenity of a calm lake, or the

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