Gear at the water
Show up at your chosen location. Your assigned gear is already beside the launch.
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.
Find a location2 live locationsParksville Bayside + Crofton Osborne Bay
Final priceshown before payment
2-hour minimumsame-location return
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.
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.
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.
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.
PaddlePoint Web App
Four easy steps to get on the water.
Choose your time and preferred gear.
- Pick the spot that suits you best.
- Review final price, duration and gear before payment.
Pick up when it is time.
- Use the location page for parking and the route.
- Open your booking and follow the pickup step.
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.
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.
Find the right location to start.
Find the spot closest to you, get a feel for the place, and book when you’re ready.
View locations
Live
Parksville BaysideWarm tidal flats, a short waterfront walk and an easy same-station return.
Live
Crofton Osborne BayProtected water, a working ferry route and a slow coastal paddle toward Salt Spring Island.
Coming soon
Victoria PaddlePoint TrailerA movable station for selected Victoria launch days. The on-site QR will show the active location when booking opens.
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.
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 locationsLuckily 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.
Awesome self-service rentals—easy, convenient, great equipment and helpful service. I will absolutely rent again :)
The water is waiting.
Have a look at each spot, read the local notes, and book whenever suits you.