Kayak… because Zombies can’t swim
Victoria Kayak Tours & Rentals
Regardless if this is your first kayaking adventure or if you are perpetually wet behind the ears, our kayak tours and rentals are a great way to see Victoria and the local marine wildlife from a unique vantage point.
Located in the heart of historic Victoria Harbour, Victoria Kayak is just steps away from the Empress Hotel, Royal BC Museum and the BC Legislature in downtown Victoria. There’s no better way to kick off a stay in Victoria than with a kayak adventure!
Kayak Tours
- A seaside exploration of west coast marine life. On your kayak adventure, you may be greeted by harbour seals, great blue heron, river otters and if really, really (and we mean really) lucky an Orca.
- Daily Departures at:
9:30 AM & 1:30 PM Seasonal
7:00 AM & 5:30 PM Summer Only
Kayak Rentals
- Your own self guided adventure!
We have single kayaks, double kayaks,
and even a triple kayak.
That means everyone, including the dog,
can go for a paddle. - Last Rental departure 2 hours before closing
See our Location & Hours for more information
Specials
- Looking for something different? And we are not talking about a new tattoo, a bouffant hairdo or those tiny dogs in strollers – although we have no problem with any of those things. Experience Victoria’s many celebrations in a unique way. You will also find discounts and gift certificates here.
- See our Schedule for times
David Foster – 40th Anniversary Celebration – Kayak Rentals.
Gift Certificates – Always available, always fresh.
Victoria Kayak accepts Bitcoin & Lightning payments on all Tours & Rentals.
Pay with bitcoin and get 5% off on Tours and 12% off on Rentals!!!
See our Bitcoin page for more details.
Victoria Kayak Guide Facts (sort-of)
Latest From The Dock
Crew Bio – Rachel
Whether you're a first-time paddler or a seasoned sea explorer, Rachel is here to make your launch smooth and your beach day brighter.
Crew Bio – Georgia
Whether you're a first-time paddler or a seasoned sea explorer, Georgia’s here to make your launch smooth and your beach day brighter.
Crew Bio – Wilder
Meet Wilder—the kayak guide who left land to find home in the sea. Siblings now include seals and sea slugs.
Our Mad Skillz
My husband and I enjoyed a fantastic introduction to sea kayaking this afternoon with a patient and encouraging guide. This is a great way to get a different view of Victoria and get up close to the aquatic wildlife (we saw seals, heron, otters and jelly fish…oh my!).
Great guide and a fantastic trip to seal island. Lots of things to see including a seal that swam over to say hello!
Had an awesome trip today at an amazing price. Joanna is awesome and knowledgeable, and made me feel right at home. Spent 2 1/2 hours out on the water in beautiful weather, would fully recommend to anyone!
Wonderful experience paddling with my 8 year old son for his birthday. Not sure how but they managed to make the sun shine on a rainy day. ;)
Our guide took the time to make the trip fun, easy and educational. It was worth every penny!
Absolutely lovely, knowledgeable, friendly guides….stunning scenery and wildlife….accessible and inclusive for small children! We’ve been twice and we’ll be back!
The dock rats set us up right, with cheap water and borrowed hats and personal floatation devices that, while not all that personal, actually fit properly! They also provided excellent instruction on how to have fun yet not get chopped to pieces by nearby sea planes.
Thanks a million for a wonderful time!
Loved starting my morning with a 7AM row out to Seal Island! This is an activity that a newbie can do alongside someone more experienced & both can have a great time. Try it!
Why choose Victoria Kayak for your Tour or Rental?
We are not your average kayak joint! Despite our outward web appearances we are stuffy Colonists with very little sense of humour. And be forewarned, it is possible you may be paired with a French Canadian that just might hold a grudge. If that happens, we suggest discussing Poutine and the poor winter driving skills of British Columbians. Yup – that’s us in a nutshell. How’s that for a WOW factor?
Our kayaking tours & rentals take advantage of the stability of easy to paddle, ocean going kayaks. You will be outfitted in a life jacket (PFD) and given a thorough safety briefing and paddling instruction before departure from our “practice area” adjacent to our dock. Our outstanding location means that when the weather in the outer harbour is rough we can switch directions and proceed deeper into the sheltered waterways of the inner harbour and historic Gorge waterway.
We are a locally owned and operated family business and every customer is important to us. We need you! Your patronage supports our community and our local suppliers. By choosing to support locally owned businesses, you help maintain Victoria’s diversity and distinctive flavour. Thank you.
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
~ Helen Keller
