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Book the Gear.
Go Paddle.

Start hereParksville Bayside.

Paddleboards and kayaks at the live self-serve station.

Paddler AppFinal price before payment.

Use your PaddlePoint account to book, pick up, return and close the rental.

Same station return2-hour minimum booking.

Bring gear back to the same locker and end your rental.

Vancouver Island • British Columbia
A simple way to get on the water.

The smarter way to get on the water

First time?Start with calm conditions, the right gear and a simple plan. Wear the PFD, stay close to shore and contact support before paddling if the station or gear feels wrong.

PaddlePoint is a self-serve paddleboard and kayak station network. Book ahead, use your PaddlePoint account, pick up at the station and paddle at your own pace.

Book

Choose station, date, time and equipment. Final price appears before payment.

Pick up

Arrive at the station, open your booking in the Paddler App and start pickup when your rental begins.

Paddle

No guided schedule. Stay within conditions that match your ability and return with time.

Return

Return to the same station, close the assigned door, tap Returned and closed, then End Session.

Paddlers leaving the PaddlePoint station for a calm water day

Included and what to bring

PaddlePoint rental gear arranged beside the locker station

Included with rental

  • Paddleboard or kayak selected during booking.
  • Paddle and required station gear.
  • PFD / life jacket for the booked equipment path.
  • Station return to the same location.
Personal items prepared on a paddleboard before a PaddlePoint ride

Bring with you

  • Charged phone with the Paddler App and your PaddlePoint account.
  • Water, sunscreen, towel and weather-ready clothing.
  • Footwear you can walk in near the water.
  • A plan to return before wind, daylight or energy becomes a problem.
Paddler checking weather beside the PaddlePoint station before leaving

Before you leave

  • Confirm the station, time, duration and booked gear.
  • Check weather and daylight one more time.
  • Tell someone your plan if paddling solo.
  • Use local emergency services if there is immediate danger.

Follow the station steps.

Paddler booking reservation summary screen
Paddler booking pickup screen
Paddler booking return screen
Paddler booking session complete screen
Book

Start with the right station.

  • Use your PaddlePoint account in the Paddler App.
  • Review final price, duration and station details before payment.
  • Arrive about 15 minutes early to get ready.

Find the right place to start.

Choose the live station, see what to expect, then book when the water day feels clear.

Live nowParksville Bayside
Self-serve station
NextCrofton Osborne Bay
Opening soon
  1. Arrivepark and walk
  2. Routefollow station details
  3. Lockerpick up gear
  4. Waterlaunch nearby
  5. Returnsame station

Ready to get on the water?

Choose a station, read the local details, then book when the water day feels clear.