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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 + Osborne Bay
Final priceshown before payment
2-hour minimumsame-location return
Paddlers beside a PaddlePoint station at the water
Gear beside the water. The paddle day starts here.

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

Your paddle day

Your pace. Your route. Your morning on the water.

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 have fun. A little preparation keeps the water day relaxed.

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.
  • Call 911 first if there is immediate danger.
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.

  • Choose a location that fits the water day.
  • 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

Make the water day yours.

  • Your pace. Your route. Your morning on the water.
  • Come back with enough time and energy to finish comfortably.
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.

Find the right location to start.

Choose the closest location, see what to expect, then book when the paddle day feels clear.

View locations
Parksville Bayside PaddlePoint location Live Parksville BaysideWarm tidal flats, a short waterfront walk and an easy same-station return. Crofton Osborne Bay PaddlePoint location Live Crofton Osborne BayProtected water, a working ferry route and a slow coastal paddle toward Salt Spring Island. Victoria PaddlePoint Trailer PaddlePoint location Coming soon Victoria PaddlePoint TrailerA movable station for selected Victoria launch days. The on-site QR will show the active location when booking opens.

Your next paddle adventure starts here.

Choose a location, read the local details, then book when the paddle day feels clear.

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