Vancouver Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals from Granville Island
Overview
Explore the sights, sounds and unforgettable highlights of Vancouver with your very own paddleboard. Go where you want, when you want, and get there at any pace you choose! Leave the traffic behind for up close and unobstructed views of Granville Island, the Olympic Village, Science World, BC Place stadium, plus dozens of Vancouver’s must-see sites. On only calm and protected waterways, a Vancouver kayak rental is perfect for friends, families, and couples – even if some of your group is paddling for the first time.
What's Included
- Lifejacket
- Paddle
- Single Kayak, Double Kayak or Paddle Board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Swimwear
- Towel
Meeting Location
1812 Boatlift Lane
Vancouver, BC V6H 3X7, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Vancouver is a paddler’s paradise. We have single and double-rider traditional and “sit on top” kayaks, ready to take you from the shore to the open water in minutes. Join us in exploring our beautiful coastline, one splash at a time. Rentals are first-come, first-served, and we do not take reservations– so we advise being early!
Please refer to our Google Maps listing or our Website for opening hours.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Must be 16 or older with guardian signature for single kayaks
- Must be 12 or older with a guardian signature for paddleboards
- Ages 10-15 must ride in a double kayak with guardian
- Please bring swimwear or active wear, dry clothes to change into after and a towel
- Subject to availability (first come, first serve)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-6985YOGA
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is Cool Shore Excursions’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Lifejacket.
- Paddle.
- Single Kayak, Double Kayak or Paddle Board.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Swimwear.
- Towel.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vancouver Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals from Granville Island is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vancouver Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals from Granville Island will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lifejacket
- Paddle
- Single Kayak, Double Kayak or Paddle Board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Swimwear
- Towel
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Must be 16 or older with guardian signature for single kayaks
- Must be 12 or older with a guardian signature for paddleboards
- Ages 10-15 must ride in a double kayak with guardian
- Please bring swimwear or active wear, dry clothes to change into after and a towel
- Subject to availability (first come, first serve)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
