Paddle Tours & Rentals at our Downtown Victoria Dock

Visit us dockside at 450 Swift Street, just 5 minutes from the inner harbour and we'll get you out paddling in the Gorge.

**Notice for Off-Season Hours**

We will no longer be offering walk-in Rentals as of October 5th.

Our downtown location will not be staffed outside of scheduled tours and other pre-booked activities after October 5th. Please contact us at our Oak Bay location at 250 381-4233 (ext. 2) or by email at adventure@oceanriver.com

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Downtown Guided Tours

  • Downtown Harbour Kayak Tour

    Daily year-round at 1:30 PM
    Approximately 2.5 hours. Off the water by 4:00 PM


    Price:
    Adults: $99
    Children under 12: $59

    Experience the beauty of Victoria's downtown harbour on a thrilling kayak tour. Explore the waterfront, spot wildlife, and enjoy stunning views of the city skyline and iconic landmarks. It's an unforgettable adventure you won't want to miss!

    Book A Harbour Kayak Tour 

  • Sunset Kayak Harbour Tour

    Daily from April to September
    Start time varies depending on sunset.
    Approximately 2.5 hours.

    Price:
    Adults: $115
    Children under 12: $69


    Paddle through the city, passing iconic landmarks. Enjoy tranquil waters and stunning sunset colors. Expert guides provide commentary on Victoria's history and culture. Witness the magical sunset glow over the water.

    Book A Sunset Tour 

  • Private and Group Bookings

    Private Tours: Want a guide all to yourself? We offer private 2.5 hour tours that fit your schedule! For parties of 2 to 12.

    Group Tours: For groups larger than 12, we can arrange paddling experiences with custom lengths, custom start times, and custom content. Perfect for school groups, summer camps, company/corporate outings, Bachelor/ette parties and more. Available in both locations! Get in touch to see what is possible!

    Prices vary based on group size and duration. Ask us about our education and non-profit pricing!

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Downtown Rentals - Closed until Spring. Call us for bookings of 4+ kayaks/SUPS!

Contact Us for Large Groups or Custom Requests

All Rentals Include All Mandatory Safety Gear

This includes: Paddle, Lifejacket (PFD), Half-Spray Skirt, Throw-line, Pump, and Leash for Paddleboards.

Additional items can be requested with your bookings.

Directions & Parking

  • Our downtown dock is located at 450 Swift Street.

    We're right between CRAFT Beer Market and Cafe Malabar Restaurant & Bar.

    There is very limited parking at the bottom of Swift Street. City paid parking is available in any spot indicated by a blue ParkVictoria numbered pole. Pay at kiosk or in the app.

    There's a paid lot at the top of Swift Street at 500 Store that's less than a 5 minute walk from the dock.

    10 minutes away is a paid parking lot at 520 Chatham Street, off of Store Street.

    If you're going to be downtown most of the day, we recommend the Centennial Square Parkade on Fisgard Street or the Yates Street Parkade.

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