About Us

Located in Victoria, British Columbia on beautiful Vancouver Island, Ocean River is one of the premier speciality kayak and adventure companies in North America. Brian Henry, the founder & current owner, has been running Ocean River since 1981, and Ocean River continues to be recognised as one of the most significant outdoor/paddlesports instructional & tours provider in North America.

Tours, Courses, and Rentals

Paddling Accessories

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Apparel and Pfd's

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The Compass Blog

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  • Footwear for Paddling

    Footwear for Paddling

    Choosing the right footwear for comfort and function while paddling. What to wear on your feet while paddling is going to depend a lot on the time of year and...

    Footwear for Paddling

    Choosing the right footwear for comfort and function while paddling. What to wear on your feet while paddling is going to depend a lot on the time of year and...

  • Emergency Communication Electronics for Paddlers

    Emergency Communication Electronics for Paddlers

    There are a lot of Emergency Communications Electronics available for the paddler It makes a lot of sense for paddlers to carry some kind of electronic communication device for the...

    Emergency Communication Electronics for Paddlers

    There are a lot of Emergency Communications Electronics available for the paddler It makes a lot of sense for paddlers to carry some kind of electronic communication device for the...

  • Do You Really Need a GPS?

    Do You Really Need a GPS?

    Do you really need to take a GPS on your paddling adventures? The simple answer is no, but there are some very compelling reasons why they can be a valuable...

    Do You Really Need a GPS?

    Do you really need to take a GPS on your paddling adventures? The simple answer is no, but there are some very compelling reasons why they can be a valuable...

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