To reserve a boat, please call 604 929 2268 for more information.

What is Provided? All boat rentals include paddle, PFD, whistle, spray pump, and 15m heaving line.

What to Bring? Dress for the weather and be prepared to be active and comfortable.

Important! All paddlers must sign a waiver and provide a drivers license and credit card as a deposit.

Parental Consent All youth less than 19 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian complete our Parental Consent Form.

Rates

At Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre we have one of the largest rental fleets in Canada with a diverse range of boats for novice, intermediate and advanced paddlers. Our fleet consists of Single, Double, and Triple Kayaks; Surf Skis; Canoes; Dragon Boats; and Stand Up Paddle Boards. We offer several models of Necky, Current Design, Seaward, Epic, Think, Sterling, Atlantis Kayaks, Starboard, Surftech and Clipper that fit a wide range of body sizes and paddling abilities. During weekends we highly recommend that you reserve ahead so that we can guarantee boat availability. Be sure to read our Policies information.

Rentals Rates
	Single Kayak or Canoe	Double Kayak	Surf Ski	Stand Up Paddle Board
	Rate	Rate	Rate	Rate
1 hr	n/a	n/a	n/a	$ 20
2 hr	$ 39	$ 50	$ 30	$ 30
Extra Hours Add	$ 16	$ 18	$ 12	$ 10
Day Rate	$ 84	$ 99	$ 66	$ 60
Overnight or 24 hr	$ 98	$ 118	$ 74	$ 70
2 day or 48 hr	$ 138	$ 168	$ 110	$ 100
Extra Days	$ 40/day	$ 60/day	$ 32	$ 30

What is Provided:

All boat rentals include paddle, PFD, whistle, spray pump, and 15m heaving line.

What to Bring:

Dress for the weather and be prepared to be active and comfortable.

Reservations:

Due to the high volumes that our facility handles, it is highly recommended that you reserve your boats or boards ahead of time.

Boat selection:

We have a wide variety of boats at Deep Cove Kayak. We have very stable and safe boats for beginners right up to high performance racing kayaks.

Safety:

Solo paddlers must know how to recover from a capsize in-order to rent a boat and paddle unaccompanied.

Getting ready to go kayaking:

Once you've reserved your boat(s), plan to arrive Kayak Centre at least 20 minutes before your reserved time, especially if you are coming down on a sunny summer weekend. Check out our parking information for tips on parking in Deep Cove if you're travelling by car.

What to Bring

Dress for the weather and be prepared to be active and comfortable.

Know your limits

Before setting out on your journey you must first consider your personal limits and those of the group in which you paddle. Ask yourself these questions:

How far will you go?
How long will you be paddling for?
What type of environmental factors will affect your paddle such as wind and or tides?
Do you have the skills to land at a destination and launch again?
Do you have the skills to handle a capsize situation?

Through education and experience paddlers can become more aware of their personal limits, keeping them safer on the water and making the time spent much more enjoyable. Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak offers a wide range of educational courses that will fast track you to becoming a safer paddler. Accidents do happen and people do capsize. Don't become a statistic because you didn't know.

About Indian Arm

One of the most frequent comments we receive from guests returning from their first kayak from Deep Cove is how beautiful the area here is. It is one of the reasons a lot of people return; once they have paddled here for a couple of hours they return for a half or full day rental, or even make an overnight trip!

Indian Arm itself stretches for 18km with many stunning views and incredible scenery, and is actually an extension of the Burrard Inlet which comes in past Vancouver. It is therefore subject to small tides and currents, but for the most part is very calm and the tides and currents should have a minimal impact on your paddle. A much bigger factor will be winds, which on a hot day can create a strong inflow. There are a number of destinations that our staff can advise you on depending on how long your reservation is for and how far you want to paddle.

Wildlife on the Arm is abundant, and many guests report sightings of seals, bald eagles, otters, dear and even bears! Again, our knowledgeable staff can give you tips on where you are likely to see the most wildlife. Please keep in mind that it is important to respect the wildlife of Indian Arm. Paddlers must keep not approach seals and other animals, keeping a distance of at least 100 m.

Camping on Indian Arm

There are a number of beautiful places to camp on the Arm, at varying distances away from Deep Cove. For those looking for somewhere not too far away but far enough to escape the confines of residential Vancouver, Twin Islands are about a 2 hour paddle away from the Cove.

If you want somewhere more wild and are willing to take on a longer paddle, Berg's Landing and Granite Falls are also camping-permissible and about 4-6 hours paddle from the Cove. Overnight and 48 hour rentals are available but we recommend making early reservations as our larger kayaks do get booked up quickly. Please note that camp fires are not allowed anywhere on Indian Arm under parks regulations. It is also important to carry enough water for your trip as drinking water is not provided at any of the campsites. Please practice low impact camping by packing out all of your garbage and not disturbing the natural environment.

Before you kayak

Whether you are planning an overnight trip, or just paddling for a couple of hours, there are a number of things you need to consider before you leave home and head for the water:

Weather Forecast:

Check the forecast for strong wind, or the possibility of thunder or lightning as these may mean that kayak rentals are suspended.
Rentals and tours are available rain or shine, and cancellation fees will apply if boats are cancelled with less than 48 hours notice.
Dress appropriately for the day's weather conditions

Waiver Forms:

Everyone going out on the water will need to complete a Rental Agreement and Release of Liability. In order to save time at the shop, and get out on the water quicker, you can download the form here and fill it out before you come.
Paddlers under the age of 19 need waiver forms signed by their parents or legal guardians before going out on the water. If you are bringing under-19's that are not your own children please get parental signatures on these forms before coming to the shop as we cannot let minors out on the water without this.

Clothing:

Bring a change of clothing with you and a towel in case you do get a bit damp, there are cubby holes available for storing bags and you will be much more comfortable on the way home
Bring clothing appropriate for changes in the weather. Changes in conditions are common on the Arm and a sunny day can quickly change to squalls of rain and vice versa. The better prepared you are, the better time you will have.

History

This year Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre celebrates it's 30th Anniversary of operation! From small beginnings the shop has grown and grown and is very proud to now offer one of the largest and most comprehensive rental fleets in Canada, as well as a retail location where you can buy any kind of kayak-related equipment you could ever need.

We have grown substantially over our three decades of operations. From an original fleet of 16 canoes, 3 rowboats and a few paddleboats, we currently have 150 kayaks and canoes combined that we rent and use for kayaking/canoeing lessons, tours, and other related programmes. In 2004, we added a retail component to our business, namely, a store now called "Deep Cove Outdoors", details of which are outlined in the "Retail Operations" section below.

The success of our business operations is based on our strong involvement with the community, the expertise in the recreation and sport services we offer, also our local knowledge of the surrounding area and environment. We like to build relationships with our clients while striving to provide them with expert advice on how to broaden and enhance their lives with the services we offer, kayak lessons, tours and rentals and the products we sell, kayaks, cross-country skis, snowshoes, accessories and clothing.