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Paddleboard Rental - Details

Price 

2 Hour Rental – $40, plus tax

Additional Hour – $15, plus tax

PLEASE NOTE: Our Standup Paddle Board (SUP) Rentals are first-come, first-served at all of our rental locations. We do not take reservations – so we advise being early!

Save With Our Packages

  • 10 2-hour Sessions – $225, plus tax
  • Season Pass – $345, plus tax
  • Dual Season Pass (Kayak & SUP– Max 3 hours a day) – $389, plus tax

 

Rental Locations

We have two rental locations for Paddle Board Rentals:

 

Ages 

  • Minimum paddleboarder age is 12 years old. 
  • Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by someone over 19 years old.
  • Anyone under 19 years of age will require a parent or legal guardian to sign for them in person.

 

Dogs 

  • All dogs are welcome at our Granville Island location for kayak and paddleboard rentals.
  • Unfortunately, our Kits Beach location is unable to host dogs with your rental due to park regulations.

 

What’s Included 

  • Lifejackets (mandatory)
  • Stand up paddleboard and paddle

 

What’s Not Included

Wetsuit. Available to rent for $5

 

What to Bring 

Sunglasses, hat, waterproof, sunscreen, a bathing suit and towel. Some guests also choose to to bring a change of clothes.

 

Important Notes

  • Offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Please arrive 2 hours before closing.

Important...

While we do accept walk-up participants, our tours and rentals regularly sell out. To get your preferred choice and to avoid missing out, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.

Paddleboard Rental - Overview

With two convenient locations to rent a stand-up paddleboard in Vancouver, you’ll quickly appreciate why this city is IDEAL for paddlers. In just a few hours you can marvel at the stunning architecture, beautiful marinas, and towering bridges as you glide smoothly through our protected waterways. There is a deep feeling of relaxation that comes with stand-up paddle board experience. The gentle lapping of waves… The playful harbour seals that stop by for a quick hello… The simple serenity of getting away from all the people and cars… With a beautiful coastline filled with parks, beaches, shops and more – the perfect morning or afternoon on the water is just a few paddle strokes away.

 

Your Day. Your Way.

Explore the sites, sounds and unforgettable highlights of Vancouver with your very own paddleboard. Go where you want, when you want, and get there at any pace you choose!

 

Iconic Sites Without The Crowds

Leave the traffic behind for up close and unobstructed views of Granville Island, the Olympic Village, Science World, BC Place stadium, plus dozens of Vancouver’s must-see sites.

 

Relaxing & Easy Pace

Much like the easy-going harbour seals and friendly seagulls you’ll meet along the way, take in the sights at any pace you choose, and save the adrenaline rush for another day.

 

Ideal for All Skill Levels

On only calm and protected waterways, a Vancouver SUP rental is perfect for friends, families, and couples – even if some of your group is stand-up paddling for the first time.

 

Parks, Beaches & Ice Cream

There’s nothing better than getting out on the water on a hot day. With dozens of beaches, parks & shops along the Vancouver shoreline, the perfect day on the water is yours to create.

 

Why Vancouver Water Adventures

The Lowest Price. Period.

Book directly on Vancouverwateradventures.com or call our office to get the best price on our tours and rentals. Find it cheaper? We’ll refund the difference!

Flexible Cancellations

Cancel up to 1 hour before with Trip Cancellation for a FULL refund. We know that plans can change, that’s why we offer one of the most generous cancellation policies in the watersports industry.

What Our Guests Are Saying

We tried paddle boarding for the first time with VWA and were a bit nervous, but the staff was so friendly and reassuring. Was such an awesome experience, affordable and a lot of fun! … Having lived in Vancouver almost my whole life – I really enjoyed discovering the city in a new way on the water!

Mojan
Tripadvisor

We had a great time with Vanessa and Joanna during our paddle board lesson! They explained the basics well and gave us pointers and helped us with our technique as we were paddling through the water. As first time paddlers we didn’t have any clue what to do but after this lesson, we learned a lot! Thanks so much!

Vanessa and Joanna
Tripadvisor

Came to Granville Island with a friend to rent paddle boards (my first time) on a cold, cloudy day and loved this place. Stellar service and friendly staff!! Andrew was particularly great and helped us with the paddleboards, gave an excellent safety spiel and gave me tips on how to not fall in. Also, we saw a seal while out on the water!

VanKitty
Tripadvisor

Excellent Service at Kits Beach! My friend and I decided to try paddle boarding at Kitsilano beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in Vancouver. Killian and Rachael offered us terrific service. They educated us on the main principles of paddle boarding and made sure we are all set for a great paddle:) They had really nice brand new paddle boards too!

Olva
Tripadvisor

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Frequently asked questions

No experience necessary! We’ll set you up with some pointers to get you comfortable on the water. Lots of people who rent from us are first timers, our paddle boards are perfect for them because they’re quite stable.

 If you’d like more in-depth instructions, book a lesson with one of our certified instructors.

A paddle board, also known as a SUP or Stand Up Paddleboard, is similar to a surfboard, but it’s longer, thicker, and much more stable than a traditional surfboard. You stand upright on the board and glide by using a long paddle.

Our larger boards can support people up to approximately 265lbs.

A lot depends on the weather, and how far you’d like to go. Paddle boarding is great because it can be as strenuous, or as leisurely as you make it.

It’s up to you! Some guests prefer to go barefoot and others to wear water shoes. There are bungee cords on the front of the SUPs that can hold sandals.

There are change rooms and storage cubbies at our Granville Island location. While we don’t have change rooms at the Kitsilano Kiosk, there are change rooms located a couple minutes walk from us at the Kitsilano Public Beach Washroom.

All of our boards are hard boards which are higher quality, easier to balance on and perform much better than soft boards in wind.

You don’t need to know how to swim. If you fall in, your life jacket will keep you afloat while you get back on the board.

Paid parking is available throughout Granville Island near our office. There’s lots of space but on the weekends it can fill up, so plan to arrive a little early. Want to skip the hassle? You can easily catch a 10-15 min Uber or taxi from any hotel downtown!

Here are our suggestions for paid parking on Granville Island: 

Old Bridge Indoor Parkade 

 

Anderson Street Parking Lot

 

Granville Island Parking Lot

 

There is also paid parking next to our Kitsilano Kiosk:

 

Kitsilano Beach Arbutus Parking

We offer rentals on a first come first serve basis so come early!

Groups of 10 or more can reserve. Please call the office to make your reservation (604) 736-5155.

We don’t have showers at either location. We do have change rooms available at the Granville Island location and public change rooms next to our Kitsilano Kiosk.

We have cubbies at our Granville office as well as small paid lockers for valuables such as wallets, passports and phones. We don’t have storage at the Kitsilano Kiosk.

You are welcome to wear whatever you feel comfortable in. We recommend: dressing in layers on top, dressing for sun protection, avoiding cotton in all layers, and wearing clothes that let you move freely. Workout clothes or a bathing suit are usually good options!

YES! We have comfortable, slim-design life jackets for all of our guests to wear.

You must be 19 years of age or older to sign your waiver. Anyone under 19 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver for them.

We’re here to help! Simply call us at (604) 736-5155 if you have any additional questions or concerns.

How To Find Us

1812 Boatlift Ln, Vancouver,
BC V6H 3Y2

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Parking Options

Paid parking is available throughout Granville Island near our office. There’s lots of space but on the weekends it can fill up, so plan to arrive a little early. Want to skip the hassle? You can easily catch a 10-15 min Uber or taxi from any hotel downtown!

Here are our suggestions for paid parking on Granville Island:  Old Bridge Indoor Parkade  Anderson Street Parking Lot Granville Island Parking Lot