pADDLE TOURS & LESSONS
Explore the beauty of bc
There are lots of great ways to explore the Squamish surroundings by canoe. For a mellow experience, a morning estuary paddle or a calm float on a nearby lake is just what the doctor ordered. For those with more paddling experience, an exhilarating downstream river float or long-distance downwinder from Porteau Cove to Squamish will get your heart racing. Wherever you choose to go, you will be sure to see nature in its full beauty and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some local wildlife from a comfortable view on the water.
paddle Lessons
Introduction to Kayaking
Any level is welcome to improve its skills.
From Beginner to Professional
Course Details
This course covers all the basics of kayaking, from loading the kayak onto a vehicle and getting in the kayak to guiding you through your first paddle strokes and current crossings. Starting on dry land, we will go over water safety basics and how to set up your equipment. We will then jump into a calm waterway to go over position, balance and paddling techniques. Based on your comfort we will then travel along calm waterways to explore the Howe Sound. This course is perfect for those who have never kayaked or simply want to become more confident.
Our lessons and tours are tailored to your needs. To provide everyone with a very unique experience we do not create groups of unfamiliar individuals.
This 2-hour course is weather dependent and includes all gear.
Introduction to Canoeing & Navigation
Learn the basics of canoeing with us, and set of in the beautiful Howe sound! No prior experience necessary. If the wind is strong, canoeing skills can be developed in the Squamish Canal.
Course Details
This course is perfect for those who have never put foot in a canoe.
It covers all the basics of canoeing, from loading the canoe onto the crossbars of a vehicle and getting in and out of the canoe, to guiding you through your first paddle strokes and current crossings. Starting on dry land, we will go over water safety basics and how to set up your equipment. We will then take you into a calm waterway to go over position, team coordination, balance and paddling techniques. Based on your comfort we will then travel along calm waterways to explore the Howe Sound.
Our lessons and tours are tailored to your needs. To provide everyone with a very unique experience we do not create groups of unfamiliar individuals.
This 2-hour course is weather dependent and includes all gear.
Introduction to Stand Up Paddling
Learn the basics of balancing and paddling on a SUP, Kayak or Canoe and increase your confidence and skills with our Watersports instructors! No prior paddling experience needed.
Course Details
This course covers all the basics of Stand Up Paddle (SUP) boarding from getting on to the board to advanced paddling techniques.
Starting on dry land, we will go over water safety basics and how to set up your equipment. We will then jump into a calm waterway to go over position, balance and paddling techniques. Based on your comfort we will then travel along calm waterways to explore the Howe Sound. This course is perfect for those who have never paddled, kayaked or SUP’ed.
Our lessons and tours are tailored to your needs. To provide everyone with a very unique experience we do not create groups of unfamiliar individuals.
This 2-hour course is weather dependent and includes all gear, beside the wetsuit.
Minimum 4mm full suit and booties are NOT included in the price and available for rent at $40 per person. You are also welcome to purchase a new wetsuit in our shop or bring your own minimum 4mm full suit.
Guided Tours
The Squamish Paddle Tour
This tour starts at our Marina and will lead you through the blind channel towards the Howe sound.
A heaven for wildlife and snowcapped mountains as a backdrop
Tour Details
~ 2h tour.
Squamish Watersports located just off the sea to sky highway acts as a perfect gateway to the beautiful waters of the Howe Sound. This journey begins at our private marina in the protected channel that runs parallel to the skyline of the chief and squamish nation land. Enjoy Squamish wildlife where you will likely see the seals and otters that rest of the floating logs.
~ 3h tour.
Depending on your ability and conditions in the envirinment we will be able to travel South for an open water adventure. Towards the powerful Shannon Falls or to feel the current at the base of the Squamish river.
Our facilities offer ease of access to the water and serene views of the squamish landscape.
All lessons and tours are tailored to your needs. To provide everyone with a very unique experience we do not create groups of unfamiliar individuals.
The Squamish River Run
An adventure of a lifetime – kayaking down the Squamish river
Full day with 4 hrs on the water
Tour Details
With kilometers of River Way, a paddle down the river could be a full day adventure. Pack the kayak with everything you need to paddle or simply float down this beautiful riverway enjoying endless waterfalls, beautiful vegetation and spectacular mountain views. You might even get lucky and come down during our Salmon Runs where you have the potential of seeing thousands of Salmon rushing upstream to spawn.
Our lessons and tours are tailored to your needs. To provide everyone with a very unique experience we do not create groups of unfamiliar individuals.
~ 4h paddle tour
~ please plan for a Full Day, including transport, etc.
*3 person minimum for this tour.
*Additional participants after 3 cost is $140/pp
** For Experienced paddlers only.
***Transportation for equipment and up to 3 members included
Min. 3 Participants. All participants after the 3rd are charged $140/pp
