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PaddlePoint Book

Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Your next adventure is waiting.

Book. Unlock. Paddle.

Kayaks and paddleboards, ready when you are. No shuttle, no guide - just you and the water.

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2 live locationsParksville Bayside + Crofton Osborne Bay
Final priceshown before payment
2-hour minimumsame-location return
Paddlers beside a PaddlePoint station at the water

Self-serve water access

How it works?

PaddlePoint puts kayaks and paddleboards at the water's edge. The website explains the place. The PaddlePoint Web App handles the rental.

01

Gear at the water

Show up at your chosen location. Your assigned gear is already beside the launch.

02

A morning on the water

Go at your own pace — poke along the shoreline, watch for seals, take your time. No schedule but the tide’s.

03

Same-location return

Paddle back, return every included item and finish the rental in the Web App.

First time paddling?

Pick a calm morning, stay close to shore and take it easy — a little prep goes a long way out here.

PaddlePoint paddle, PFD, dry bag and water bottle beside the station

Included with rental

  • Paddleboard or kayak selected during booking.
  • Paddle.
  • PFD / Personal Flotation Device.
  • Included station gear shown in your booking.

Bring with you

  • Charged phone with internet access.
  • Towel and change of clothes.
  • Water shoes or sandals.
  • Water and snacks.

Before you leave

  • Double-check your location, start time and gear.
  • Check wind, tide and daylight.
  • Tell someone your plan if paddling solo.
Read the Paddler Guide

PaddlePoint Web App

Four easy steps to get on the water.

PaddlePoint Web App Book step
PaddlePoint Web App Arrive step
PaddlePoint Web App Paddle step
PaddlePoint Web App Return step
01 / Book

Choose your time and preferred gear.

  • Pick the spot that suits you best.
  • Review final price, duration and gear before payment.
02 / Arrive

Pick up when it is time.

  • Use the location page for parking and the route.
  • Open your booking and follow the pickup step.
03 / Paddle

It’s your time out there.

  • Your own pace, your own route — no schedule but the tide’s.
  • Head back with time to spare so the finish feels easy.
04 / Return

Finish in the Web App.

  • Bring every included item back to the same location.
  • Close the assigned door and finish the rental in the Web App.

From the shoreline

Built for better days on the water.

PaddlePoint combines a love of the outdoors with simple, self-service technology—so more people can enjoy the water with less planning, less waiting and more freedom.

Adil Bahi paddling beside a forested Vancouver Island shoreline.
Built close to the water Technology that leads to real experiences.
Founder story

Adil Bahi

Founder & CEO, PaddlePoint

Paddle Canada Touring 2 SUP Instructor

I created PaddlePoint around a simple belief: getting on the water should feel as easy and enjoyable as being on it.

Too often, paddling requires planning around rental hours, waiting at a counter or transporting bulky equipment. PaddlePoint removes those barriers by placing quality equipment close to the shoreline and giving paddlers the freedom to book, unlock and paddle on their own schedule.

We are building more than a rental service. We are creating a dependable way for residents, travellers and families to experience the places around them—from their first booking to the moment they return safely to shore.

Real paddler stories

From booking to open water.

See how PaddlePoint gives travellers and local paddlers a simple, convenient way to get on the water—without waiting at a rental counter.

Discover PaddlePoint locations

Luckily I found one right in my hotel! I was able to book the board on the spot and within 15 mins I was out on the water. I wish they install more of these at some popular lakes too.

Raghu M Google Review · Parksville

Awesome self-service rentals—easy, convenient, great equipment and helpful service. I will absolutely rent again :)

Chelsea L. Google Review · Parksville

The water is waiting.

Have a look at each spot, read the local notes, and book whenever suits you.

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