Rentals

Rental Information

Some of the best kayaking around is found right here in the Oceanside communities of Nanoose, Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Sweeping mountain vistas across the Strait of Georgia, islands to explore, curious harbours seals, colourful sea stars and boisterous sea lions are all here waiting for you. And Adventuress knows all the good places to paddle! Kayaking here is away from the sounds of the city and all the other kayakers. You won’t be troubled by traffic noise, float planes landing or ferry traffic! Okay, we do have the noise of the sea lions barking when they are here.

Adventuress offers you the choice of a single or a double kayak.  Double kayaks are longer and more stable and have two cockpits so you can paddle with a friend or a younger family member.  Singles are a little more adventurous and you are the only captain of the ship!

Kayak rental includes:

• Introductory lesson and boat orientation
• Safety guidelines
• Regulation Transport Canada gear – lifejacket with whistle, spray skirt, pump, paddle and extra paddle, paddle float, throw bag
• Dry bags for your lunch/camera/extra clothes
• Personal boat and gear adjustment to ensure comfort
• Laminated chart showing the area and where to find the beaches and wildlife (in Nanoose)
• Updated wind, weather and tidal information to ensure your safety.

Paddler Safety

Adventuress has opened for kayak rentals at this time for those with ocean kayaking experience and know how to get back in their boats should they capsize.

These are West Coast waters and as such can be cold and wavy.  The wind can come up and make for vigorous paddling or adventure as you see it!  Adventuress advises first time kayakers to go out with a guide.  Try our 2 hour Seaside Tour or Sunset Paddle for $69 + gst/person or our 3.5 hour Mistaken Island Lunch Tour ($89).

Adventuress offers kayaking courses for those wishing to learn paddle strokes, wet exits, rescues and much more!  Learn more here.

Everyone will be asked to sign a waiver of liability and a kayak and gear rental form upon arrival (parents/guardians sign for children).  Some age restrictions may apply.

Booking
Please call first to reserve. Since we do not have an on-water or retail location, we will meet you at a designated launch with the boats and gear depending on the tides that day. We also deliver to some vacation rental spots in the Oceanside area if they border on a beach.

Kayak Rental Rates (+5% gst):

Note: Due to increasing gas and transportation costs, a $20 charge is added to the rental rate which covers the drop off and pick up of boats and gear per group.