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Live Parksville • The Bayside • BC

Calm bay. Easy access. A great first paddle.

Warm, sheltered bay Wide tidal flats. A short waterfront walk from The Bayside to the station and launch.

Book in Parksville Directions
HostThe Bayside Oceanfront Resort
RentalFrom $20/hr
Booking2-hour minimum
ReturnSame-station return

Choose a calm and warm day during the high tide

The sweet spot is a calm morning at mid-to-high tide. Start easy and leave enough time for an unhurried return.

This is where a lot of people fall in love with paddling.

Best for
First-timers, families and relaxed paddles
Water
Sheltered ocean bay
Best window
Calm morning at mid-to-high tide
01

Let the tide make the launch easier

Mid-to-high tide covers more of the tidal flat and shortens the walk to floating water.

02

Start with a calm morning

Less wind, high tides and more daylight give you room to settle into the paddle.

From parking to paddling.

Follow five short steps from your arrival to the end of your session.

Open directions
  1. Arrive at The Bayside at Parksville Bayside
    01

    Arrive at The Bayside

    Use the resort arrival area at 240 Dogwood St.

  2. Park and prepare at Parksville Bayside
    02

    Park and prepare

    Have your charged phone, completed waiver and day bag ready before leaving the locker station.

  3. Follow the waterfront route at Parksville Bayside
    03

    Follow the waterfront route

    Take the covered passage and waterfront path toward the pool and follow the path to the beach.

  4. Carry to the water at Parksville Bayside
    04

    Carry to the water

    Use the ramp to get your kayak or SUP to the beach side, then return by the same route.

Water context at Parksville Bayside

Read the bay before you carry the gear down.

Parksville Bay rewards an unhurried paddle. Watch the wind over the open bay and turn back while the return still feels easy.

Current local read Loading observation
Wind
Check before launch
Gust
Check before launch
Tide
Check before launch
Daylight
Check before launch
A calm morning at mid-to-high tide is the easy choice: less wind, more water and an easier start.

If it feels above your ability, wait for a better timing.

Gear ready. the rest is simple.

Pickup at Parksville Bayside
Pickup
Carry at Parksville Bayside
Carry
Return at Parksville Bayside
Return

Included with the booking

  • Booked paddleboard or kayak
  • Paddle
  • PFD / life jacket
  • Included station safety gear shown in your booking

Bring with you

  • Charged phone
  • Water and sun protection
  • Water shoes or sandals
  • Dry change of clothes
  • Enough time for an unhurried return

Plan the place here. Book in the Web App.

This page covers all what you need to know about our Bayside location. Our Web App shows live availability, final price, waiver, payment, pickup and return.

Pay as you go
$20/hr
Booking
2-hour minimum
Parksville Club packages
From $100
Book in Parksville Paddler Guide Station support