Kayak Rentals

Book your kayak rental today.  

If this is your first time kayaking, we recommend you book a guided Shoreline Tour or learn the basic skills with an Intro to Kayaking lesson.

Please email or call 604 947 9266 to discuss, if you wish to book an overnight rental.

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Men and women kayaking with mountains in the background
Woman in a kayak giving the thumbs up sign
Family in two kayaks with wooded shore and mountains in the background

What to Bring

Be prepared for your adventure

Swimming apparel, change of clothes

Ziplock bag or Waterproof Case for cell phone, valuables

Hat, sunscreen and water bottle

Synthetic (think gym wear) or wool clothing

Motion sickness tablets, gum or candy. Take it 30 minutes before you arrive.

Neoprene booties or other water shoes like Tevas. Running shoes are okay.

Sunglasses with “croakies” or keepers

Jeans, cotton shirts, and flip flops are NOT advised

For planning your trip and more information, please refer to our FAQs

Rental Policy

All paddlers must sign a waiver to release Bowen Island Sea Kayaking from liability. Any damaged or lost gear will be charged to the renter at the full, retail price. Solo paddlers renting without a group must demonstrate their ability to return into the kayak after capsizing. All youth under the age of 19 must have waiver release forms signed by a parent or guardian and rent in groups of at least three unless renting with an adult. Youth between the ages of 6 and 15 may rent single or double kayaks when they are part of a school, club, or family group if they have waivers signed by a legal guardian or parent. During rentals every paddler must wear his or her personal flotation device when in or on the water. No alcohol or drug use permitted during rentals, tours or lessons. Staff reserves the right to postpone kayak trips, depending on weather conditions. If a rental must be cancelled by the operator credit will be given to the customer if the rental cannot be rescheduled to accommodate the customer.