CAMPBELL RIVER KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Buttle Lake by Tandem: Half‑ and Full‑Day Double‑Kayak Rentals from Campbell River
Half-day (3‑hour) and full-day (6‑hour, morning start only) double‑kayak rentals operate from a kiosk at the Buttle Lake Campground boat launch—this guide covers where to go, what’s provided, and what you must bring.
Buttle Lake by Tandem: Half‑ and Full‑Day Double‑Kayak Rentals from Campbell River.
Set off from the Buttle Lake Campground boat launch and paddle the clear, sheltered water of Buttle Lake in a double kayak. Rentals are run from a kiosk adjacent to the lake, offered as 3‑hour half‑day sessions or 6‑hour full‑day bookings (full day is a morning start only); the operator supplies required Transport Canada–mandated safety equipment, and pets are welcome when they have their own lifejackets. Rentals are first come, first served.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Half‑ and Full‑Day Flexibility
Choose a focused 3‑hour half‑day rental or a longer 6‑hour full‑day rental (full days start in the morning only). Rentals operate directly from the Buttle Lake kiosk and are offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
A Kiosk at the Boat Launch
The rental kiosk is located at the Buttle Lake Campground boat launch—the first left once you enter the campground—so checking in and launching are steps away from one another.
Bring the Dog—With a Lifejacket
Pets are permitted in canoes and on sit‑on‑top kayaks, but they must have their own lifejacket; the operator does not rent pet lifejackets, so come prepared. All human paddlers are required to wear their personal flotation device while on the water.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Check in at the campground kiosk, clip into a double kayak fitted with Transport Canada–compliant safety gear and a PFD, and push off into a wide, walkable day on Buttle Lake. Whether you’re out for a concentrated three‑hour loop or a six‑hour morning‑started excursion, the rental model keeps logistics simple: gear is issued at the launch and you return there when your rental time ends.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should prepare differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring any required pet lifejacket if you plan to bring a dog; the operator does not rent pet lifejackets. Human PFDs (PDFs) required by Transport Canada are provided with the rental but must be worn at all times while on the water.
The rental includes all safety equipment required by Transport Canada for the rental type, including PFDs; paddlers are required to wear the provided PFD while in the kayak.
Rentals are offered directly at the kiosk on a first‑come, first‑served basis; full‑day rentals are 6 hours and are morning starts only, half‑day rentals are 3 hours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the rentals?
Rentals are offered as 3‑hour half‑day sessions and 6‑hour full‑day sessions; full‑day rentals start in the morning only.
Where do I pick up the kayak?
The rental kiosk is at the Buttle Lake Campground boat launch—the first left once you enter the campground.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are allowed in canoes and on sit‑on‑top kayaks, but they must have their own lifejacket; the operator does not supply pet lifejackets.
Do I need to sign any paperwork?
Yes—before renting, all paddlers must sign a Rental Agreement, Assumption of Risks and Waiver of Liability document.
Are flotation devices provided?
Yes—the rental comes with the safety equipment required by Transport Canada for the rental type, including personal flotation devices, which must be worn at all times while in the canoe, kayak, or SUP.
Can minors rent on their own?
Participants 19 and younger require a parent or guardian signature to rent.