10 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Canada That You Shouldn't Miss

April 12, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

World class skiing, decadent European style cuisine, ornamental cathedrals, peaceful island life…Canada is a patchwork of thriving cities and majestic wilderness. Montreal beckons travelers with its French charm and booming cultural landscape. In Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is a vision of Frank Gehry architecture and national artistic treasures. The gleaming mountain ranges of Banff set a stunning backdrop for an exploration of the Canadian Rockies.
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1. Ocean River Sports

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5.0 based on 567 reviews

Ocean River Sports

Come enjoy the ultimate Victoria Kayaking Experience with Ocean River Adventures. Located in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, kayaking is a great way to explore our historic city. Join us on one of our Harbour Kayak tours or Sunset Tours. We also offer an Oak Bay Shoreline Kayaking Tour as well as our unique Discovery Island Kayak Tour, recognised as one of the top tours in Victoria. Offering expeditions, tours and courses throughout the Vancouver Island region, our guests will experience all the wild West Coast has to offer. Hands-on education about water and marine conservation is a key theme and we only employ certified guides that respect sensitive ecosystems and species while teaching about the importance of ocean sustainability, preservation and conservation. Victoria’s premier paddling and outdoor adventure company. Want to try something different? We are also a premium stand up paddle tour operator in the southern Vancouver Island and Victoria region.

2. Kootenay Raft Co

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5.0 based on 183 reviews

Kootenay Raft Co

The Kootenay Raft Co is South Eastern BC's premier summer adventure company. Established in 1998, the KRC employs only experienced guides meeting all provincial and national safety standards to ensure the well being of your friends and family.

3. Wakepilot

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5.0 based on 259 reviews

Wakepilot

Wakepilot is your one stop for premium WATERSPORTS experiences from WAKEBOARD, WATERSKI and SURF CHARTERS to PWC, BOAT, SUP and KAYAK RENTALS. Our all-inclusive watersports charters include one of our new Super Air Nautique G-Series boats, wakeboards, surfers, water-skis, vests, fuel, and a coach/driver who competes at the national level! At Wakepilot we have the skills and experience to teach every level of rider whether you are wakeboarding, surfing, or skiing! We bring that same quality to our rental fleet with brand new SeaDoo GTI personal watercraft, boats, stand up paddleboards, and kayaks available from our convenient location at Walnut Beach Marina. There are no hidden surcharges for gas with any of our motorized activities and we offer pick-ups at select locations with our charters. When you think Wakepilot, think the best boats, PWCs, gear, and coaching in Canada on the warmest lake in Canada!

4. WestCoast Wild Adventures

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5.0 based on 285 reviews

WestCoast Wild Adventures

Our professional guides will provide a safe and educational WestCoast Wild Zipline experience you'll remember for the rest of your life! Grab the Adventure, keep the memories! You can rent a Kayak or SUP and explore the river and canyon for another unbelievable exploration! We capture spectacular images of your tour experience that you can instantly view and share on your phone! Merchandise onsite.

5. Deep Cove Kayak

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5.0 based on 279 reviews

Deep Cove Kayak

Deep Cove Kayak Centre is Vancouver’s premier paddling location. With one of the largest fleets in Canada, we offer rentals of high quality single and double ocean kayaks, stand up paddleboards (SUP), and surf skis that will suit a wide range of paddling styles and experience levels. Our highly acclaimed kayak school offers a wide range of lessons and tours. We are also happy to arrange private group bookings for your family outing, office event or school group. With an emphasis on safety, our rentals, lessons and tours provide you with all the gear that you will need for a great day on the water.

6. Free Spirit Tours

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5.0 based on 85 reviews

Free Spirit Tours

Free Spirit Tours provides year round activities such as caving, paddling, rock climbing, sea kayaking, and kid’s camps. We also specialize in group adventures; corporate team building, bachelor parties and bachelorette parties in the southern Georgian Bay area.

7. Pender Island Kayak Adventures

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5.0 based on 106 reviews

Pender Island Kayak Adventures

Experience PIKA by any human-powered means of transportation via kayak, SUP, canoe and bicycle as well as Disc Golf Retail and rentals. We offer tours, rentals and Paddle Canada Skills Courses. We do not supply gas powered vessels of any sort. Come play in our world class playground!

8. Tofino Paddle Surf

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5.0 based on 74 reviews

Tofino Paddle Surf

LOCATED AT THE BEACH - Tofino Paddle Surf is Tofino's Premier Paddleboarding Shop - Stand up Paddle Boarding and Surfing - Tours, Adventures, Lessons, Rentals & Retail

9. Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres

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5.0 based on 191 reviews

Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres

Ecomarine offers kayaking and stand up paddleboarding (SUP) from 2 of Vancouver's best oceanfront locations: Granville Island and Jericho Beach. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced paddler, Ecomarine offers rentals, lessons and a variety of local tours that are designed for your level.Our retail store on Granville Island is open year round stocking a wide range of ocean kayaks, SUP boards and specialty products including clothing and accessories for all your outdoor adventures.

10. West Coast Wild Zip

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5.0 based on 201 reviews

West Coast Wild Zip

Our professional guides will provide a safe and educational WestCoast Wild Zipline experience you'll remember for the rest of your life! Grab the Adventure, keep the memories! You can rent a Kayak or SUP and explore the river and canyon for another unbelievable exploration! We capture spectacular images of your tour experience that you can instantly view and share on your phone! Merchandise onsite.

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