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Ocean River is the premier specialty kayak and adventure company in Victoria BC.

09/21/2026

Join us October 10th & 11th for our last Level 1 course of 2026!

This comprehensive introductory sea kayak course will help you become confident in rougher waters (class-1 conditions), and progress beyond flat water kayaking into the world of sea kayaking.

The Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 1 Skills course will help you develop the skills for planning and executing sea kayaking day trips.

Topics include:
- strokes
- equipment
- navigation
- route planning
- weather interpretation
- capsizing
- kayak re-entry techniques
- assisting others

This course will allow you to join our social paddles year round 🚣‍♀️

Paddle Canada

09/18/2026

We have been treated with some brilliant weather this week here in Victoria, and what better way to soak it up then on the water?

Our tours and rentals continue to run daily from downtown Victoria and Oak Bay.

📷 Oak Bay Shoreline Tour
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Downtown Rentals and Tours: https://shop.oceanriver.com/pages/downtown-rentals

Oak Bay Rentals and Tours: https://shop.oceanriver.com/pages/oak-bay-rentals

09/15/2026

We had a fantastic time paddling in the 2026 Paddle For Health this past weekend.

The weather held out as a big group of paddlers made their way from Willows Beach to Cadboro Gyro Beach and back, all in support of the Island Kids Cancer Association. It was a day full of laughter, moving stories, and the local community coming together.

The island’s paddling community is a strong one, and it was inspiring to see everyone out on the water together for such an important cause. Thank you to our Ocean River community for showing up, and a huge thank you to the organizers at Island Kids Cancer Association and Paddle for Health

09/10/2026

Upcoming Level 2 Paddle Canada Kayak Course

📍1327 Beach Dr. Victoria, BC
🗓️ October 1-4, 2026 (4-day course)

With your Level 2, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to handle more challenging sea conditions.

You’ll learn:
- intermediate-level paddling techniques
- advanced rescue skills
- towing strategies

All skills will be tailored to areas with ocean currents and moderate sea conditions.

Upon completion, you’ll earn the Paddle Canada Level 2 Kayak Skills Certification.

This course does not include a camping component.

09/09/2026

Your reminder that kayak rentals are cheaper than rent…

09/07/2026

The Gorge Gauntlet race was a big success!

Last weekend, some excited SUP-ers met us downtown for the start of their stand-up paddle board race. Racers chose from a 3km or 9km route, made up of one lap or three laps of the Gorge area.

It was a great afternoon of paddling and friendly competition!

Race times:
Curtis E. 3km- 28m8s
Jolanta V. 3km- 28m13s
Shandra R. 3km- 34m49s

Tony W. 9km- 55m41s
Samuel F. 9km- 56m11s
Jeannie J. 9km- 1h6m35s

09/05/2026

Spend Labour Day Weekend out on the water!

Soak up those last rays of summer sun this weekend with kayak and SUP rentals 30% off, and kayak tours 20% off!

We are open all weekend long.

Rental hours:
Saturday: 10-5pm (both locations)
Sunday: 10-5pm (both locations)
Monday: 10-5pm (both locations)
*3pm is the latest rental booking slot

Paddlers Pro Shop hours:
Saturday: 10-5pm (Oak Bay)
Sunday: 10-5pm (Oak Bay)
Monday: 10-5pm (Oak Bay)

Tours:
Running every day. Check website for details.

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To SAVE, use discount codes at check out:
30% OFF Downtown Rentals ➡️DTBACK
30% OFF Oak Bay Rentals ➡️OBBACK
20% OFF Downtown Tours ➡️DTBACK2
20% OFF Oak Bay Tours ➡️OBBACK2

Have any questions? Give us a call!

Address

1327 Beach Drive
Victoria, BC
V8S2N5

Telephone

+12503814233

Website

https://shop.oceanriver.com/

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