Kayak, Canoe & Stand up Paddle Board Rentals – For those who prefer to create their own experience!
If you want to strike out on your own for some aquatic exploration of the Victoria area, there are a number of kayak and SUP rental facilities in and around Victoria. Make sure to check out our post “Safety Guidlelines for Paddling Around Victoria” before you go. Many of these businesses also offer tours – check the individual websites!
Ocean River Sports is Victoria’s premier paddle shop and offers year-round single and tandem kayak, canoe, and Stand-up Paddle Board rentals to those interested in discovering paddling on their own. You can launch from their dock conveniently located in Victoria’s Upper Harbour, at their outpost at Oak Bay Marina, or Saturna Island or take the kayaks elsewhere if you have appropriate transportation.
All rentals include all mandatory safety gear: paddle, PFD, spray skirt, throw-line, pump, a helmet (for whitewater) and a leash for SUP appropriate. ORS’s fleet is the largest in town, and is comprised of the highest quality watercraft. Large or small they will have a boat to fit you!
Optional equipment: Spare paddle and/or paddle float.
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 the protected harbour requires rescue training for kayaking/canoeing as a minimum.
You can contact Ocean River Adventures at 250-381-4233, toll free at 1-800-909-4233 or mail@oceanriver.com or click here for their website: Ocean River Adventures. Located located at the 407 Swift St. Docks are at end of Swift St in front of the Canoe Pub.
A day in Victoria Kayak Tours and Rentals
Website: A Day in Victoria
Phone: 1-778-6784563
Email: info@adayinvictoria.com
Location: 550 Beach Dr., Victoria
Pacifica Paddle Sports
Phone: (Brentwood Bay) 250-665-7411 (Swartz Bay) 250-665-4548
Location: #1: Portside Marina 789 Saunders Lane Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1C5
Location: #2: Canoe Cove Marina – E Dock 2300 Canoe Cove Road North Saanich, BC V8L 3X9
Website: Pacifica Paddle Sports
Palli Paddle Board Rentals
Website: PALLI PADDLE BOARD RENTALS
Phone: 778-977-3877
Email: marc@pallipaddle.com
Scenic Rentals
Phone: 778-432-2707
Website: Scenic Rentals
The SMUS Community Rowing Centre
Phone: 250-995-2290
Location: #105 – 2940 Jutland Rd
Website: SMUS Rowing
Victoria Kayak
Phone: 250-216-5646
Location: Main Office, Bookings & Information 1006 Wharf Street (Floating) Victoria, B.C.
Website: Victoria Kayak
Victoria Waterfront Tours
Phone: 250-858-9090
Location: 7 – 475 Head St Victoria BC
Website: Victoria Waterfront Tours
Other Paddling Resources Articles
Safety Guidelines for Paddling Around Victoria
Paddling Tours in Victoria
BC Marine Trails Network
Whitewater Paddling
Paddling Lessons in Victoria
Hi, do you rent Canoes & Kayak’s to be used on Thetis Lake?
Also, can they be dropped off at Thetis Lake
Can you please tell me the cost $ for 2 hours.
Thanks