Getting You Out There

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About Us

Located in Victoria, British Columbia, on beautiful Vancouver Island, Ocean River is the premier specialty kayak and adventure company. ORS is North America's oldest kayak shop, in business since 1981, and we continue to be recognized as one of the most significant providers of outdoor/paddle sports instruction and tours in North America.

Palm Equipment

Since 1979, Palm’s founder Andy Knight has kept things simple – make gear for paddlers—a heritage canoe and kayak brand we are excited to have in Canada. Their mission is to enable a lifetime of paddlesports fun for everyone, with respect for the environment.  Believing that with better equipment comes safer, more enjoyable experiences. Palm Equipments products are designed in-house and made by those who share our values. Their home is in Somerset, UK, and have a base in Asbach, Germany too, as well as their manufacturing facilities in Hanoi, Vietnam. Palm Equipment and their associated brands VE Paddles, Islander Kayaks, Dagger Kayaks and Wilderness Systems are amongst the top brands in the world.

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Paddle Canada Courses & Clinics


No shortage of opportunities to hone your kayaking skills. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen what you've already got, Ocean River Sports offers Paddle Canada certified multi-day courses, focused tune-up clinics, and private lessons tailored to where you are in your paddling journey. Our experienced instructors are here to meet you on the water and help you grow — at your own pace, on your own terms.

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