You can ocean kayak all year round in Vancouver.

Ecomarine, located on Granville Island, and during the summer at Jericho Beach as well, rents a wide assortment of one and two person kayaks. From either Granville Island or Jericho Beach, you can explore False Creek and English Bay.

Or you can rent kayaks for longer periods of time and go on a nearby ocean kayaking adventure in some of the best kayaking areas in the world.

During the spring and summer, April 1-October 31, kayaks and canoes are available in Deep Cove, located at the eastern edge of North Vancouver. From the Deep Cove dock, you can paddle up Indian Arm, an 18 km fjord/inlet with calm water surrounded by spectacular mountains.

During the summer, canoes and Kayaks are also available at Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver. From Ambleside, you can explore the mouth of the Capilano River and the West Vancouver coastline.

Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Center    1668 Duranleau Street Granville Island Vancouver 604-689-7575
Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre 2156 Banbury Road North Vancouver 604-929-2268
Bowen Island Kayaking Centre  Bowen Island is only a 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. It's a great place to go for the day with or without kids. Bowen Island Kayaking offers day and evening kayak tours, lessons and a Kids Camp in summer for kids 8-12. Their phone number is 604-947-9266.