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. Ecomarine also offers pool kayaking classes.
Even if you only have a couple of hours, you can rent a kayak at Ecomarine and paddle along the shore of Granville Island, past the house boats and all the way to Yaletown. It's a wonderful way to see Vancouver from the water.
Bowen Island Kayaking rents kayaks for longer periods of time and from Bowen, you can embark on ocean kayaking adventures to some of the best kayaking water in the world.
Deep Cove Kayak, located 30 minutes from downtown Vncouver rents kayaks offers hourly, daily and multi-day rentals of ocean kayaks, canoes and surf skis. From the Deep Cove dock, you can paddle up Indian Arm, an 18 km fjord/inlet with calm water and spectacular mountain and ocean scenery.
Hollyburn Sailing Club in West Vancouver offers not only sailing lessons but kayaking lessons as well during the summer. Call 604-921-2100 to sign up for these one day, small group courses.
Vancouver Sea-Kayak Adventure and Beach BBQ
Short, guided sea-kayaking excursion in spectacular British Columbia wilderness - only 30 minutes from downtown. Hotel pick up included.
Small groups travel in comfortable two-seater kayaks. Highlight is a gourmet multi-course salmon barbecue picnic served on an uninhabited island. Experience or fitness are not required.
Trips are available daily for a minimum of 2 adults between Apr. 1 and Oct. 15.
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Gulf Island Sea-Kayaking & Float Plane Adventure
Located in the protected waters between the mainland and Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands are a sea-kayaking paradise. From your hotel in Vancouver we will take you here on a half day sea-kayaking excursion in comfortable and safe two-seat boats.
Meander through the rock gardens in search of sea stars, seals, bald eagles and a myriad of other wild life. Savor a gourmet multi-course salmon barbecue, served on a remote beach.
Return to Vancouver on a spectacular float plane ride in to the sunset. Experience or fitness are not required.
Trips are available daily for a minimum of 2 adults between Apr. 1 and Oct. 15.
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