Sea to Sky · British Columbia
The complete guide to paddling, rentals, and the right water for your day — canoes, boats, paddleboards, rafts, river tours, and Howe Sound paddling, all from the Squamish rental company that delivers to your launch.
Water sports in Squamish, the short version
Squamish water sports are some of the most underrated outdoor experiences in BC. The town sits at the head of Howe Sound, surrounded by alpine lakes, a tidal estuary, a working river, and saltwater shoreline — all within fifteen minutes of downtown. You can swim, paddle, fish, and float, often on the same day.
The catch has always been logistics — getting the boat to the water. That’s what we solve. Squamish Canoe Rental is the local Squamish water sports rental company that brings canoes, paddleboards, and rafts directly to your launch. No roof rack, no parking puzzles, no figuring out tide tables alone.
The Options
Hand-delivered canoes for lake, river, and ocean Squamish water sports. Up to 3 paddlers per boat. Day-rated and multi-day rentals with paddles, PFDs, and safety gear included.
The flexible Squamish water sports option for solo paddlers or fitness sessions. Hard boards and inflatables delivered to your launch on the estuary, calm lakes, or coastal Howe Sound.
Rafts for groups, larger families, or the calm-water Squamish water sports day where you want everyone in one boat. Bring the cooler.
Half-day, full-day, and overnight tours of Howe Sound, the Squamish Estuary, and the Squamish River. The guided version of a Squamish water sports day — we know the tides, the wind windows, and the best photo light.
Howe Sound overnight trips, Alice Lake camping deliveries, longer Squamish water sports adventures. Boats stay with you for the trip; we pick up when you’re done.
Every rental includes free delivery within Squamish and to popular launches in the Sea to Sky Corridor. Skip the strap-it-to-the-roof part of Squamish water sports planning entirely.
Launch Spots
From beginner-friendly lakes to serious saltwater paddling.
Tidal flatwater paddling with the Stawamus Chief overhead. Sunrise sessions are the photo moment of Squamish water sports. We help you time the tide for an easy launch.
Small, warm, motor-free. The easiest Squamish water sports day for first-time paddlers, kids, dogs. Free parking, no tide to time.
Four lakes in one park, beach, campground. Drive-up paved access. We deliver to campsites or the day-use lot — the family-friendly side of Squamish water sports.
Warm summer lake with cliff jumping, a shoreline loop, and shallow swim entries. Classic mid-day Squamish water sports stop on a hot weekend.
Real moving-water canoeing for paddlers with experience. The most committing Squamish water sports route on this list. Includes the cross-river paddle to the Echo Lake trailhead.
Britannia Beach, Porteau Cove, Furry Creek. Seals, eagles, Anvil Island views. The saltwater chapter of Squamish water sports — best in calm morning windows.
Why Choose Us
5-Star Google Reviews
Squamish’s top-rated water sports rental on Google.
"Best canoe rental in the Sea to Sky. Jeremy delivered the canoe right to our campsite at Alice Lake. Everything was included and the canoe was in great shape."
"We rented paddleboards for a morning on the Squamish Estuary and it was incredible. Way better service than anywhere else in Squamish."
"Jeremy was super helpful in getting us set up. We got the upgraded seat add-on which made the paddle super comfortable. Already planning another rental for Alice Lake!"
"Rented a canoe for the whole weekend to explore Howe Sound. Pickup and dropoff was seamless. Jeremy really knows this area inside and out."
Good to Know
Squamish water sports include canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), rafting, kayaking, kiteboarding, wakeboarding, and river paddling. The most popular flatwater options are the Squamish Estuary, Cat Lake, Alice Lake, Brohm Lake, and the Howe Sound shoreline.
We rent canoes, paddleboards, and rafts and deliver them to your launch spot anywhere in Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton. No need for a roof rack — we handle the transport.
Cat Lake and Alice Lake offer calm, warm water that’s perfect for first-timers. SUP on the Squamish Estuary in the morning is also beginner-friendly when the wind is down.
Late May through mid-September is peak. Water warms up by late June; August has the warmest swimming. Shoulder season (May, September, October) is quieter and rentals are easier to book.
Not for calm lake paddling. For Squamish River canoeing or Howe Sound open-water trips, prior paddling experience is recommended. Call us first and we’ll match the trip to your skill level.
Same-day bookings work in shoulder season. July and August weekends should be booked at least a few days ahead — ideally a week. Multi-day expeditions and Whistler deliveries need a week minimum in peak season.
We focus on canoes, paddleboards, and rafts. For sit-in or sit-on-top kayaks, ask — we can sometimes source them or point you to a kayak-specific operator in town.
Ready?
Tell us where you want to launch and we’ll show up with the gear. Day rates, multi-day rates, free in-town delivery.
Or email squamishcanoerental@gmail.com
Plan Around the Tide
Estuary and saltwater Squamish water sports days are tide-dependent. Check current conditions before booking.
Squamish Tides Forecast