COURTENAY RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
A Week-plus of Water: Eleven Days of Kayaks, Canoes and SUPs from Courtenay
An 11-day rental program from Comox Valley Kayaks & Canoes offering a full fleet of singles, doubles, canoes and SUPs with Transport Canada–required safety kit included — a practical guide to what’s available and how to use it.
A Week-plus of Water: Eleven Days of Kayaks, Canoes and SUPs from Courtenay.
From nimble sit-insides to tripping canoes and rigid touring kayaks, the 11 Day Rentals program in Courtenay outfits paddlers for everything from estuary cruises to spontaneous island overnights, with essential safety gear provided for every boat.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A boat for every objective
Choose from day‑tripping singles and doubles with rudders, recreational sit‑inside and sit‑on‑top boats, tripping canoes, touring performance kayaks and rigid SUPs — each designed for shoreline paddling, short crossings or multi‑day use.
Transport Canada kit included
Every rental includes Transport Canada required equipment — a PFD with whistle, paddle, pump and throw bag — and many rentals add a spare paddle, sprayskirt and paddle float at no extra charge for multi‑day use.
Built for estuaries, islands and loops
The boats’ lengths and designs make them well suited to exploring the Comox estuary, short island crossings or extended excursions such as overnight island trips and classic routes like the Sayward Canoe Loop.
What the day feels like
What an 11-day rental feels like
Eleven days with local rental gear means you can alternate short shoreline paddles and estuary explorations with occasional excursions offshore: day‑tripping singles and doubles handle short crossings and overnight island stays, recreational boats offer easy access on protected waters, and touring kayaks or tripping canoes carry kit for longer routes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from an 11‑day rental?
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This offering is for an 11‑day rental period; pickups and drop‑offs are handled through Comox Valley Kayaks & Canoes.
Rentals include Transport Canada required equipment: a PFD with whistle, one paddle (often with a spare paddle for multi‑day), a pump and a throw bag; additional items such as sprayskirts and paddle floats are available for multi‑day rentals at no extra charge.
Choices list specific boat lengths and weight/capacity limits for each model (day‑tripping singles and doubles, recreational sit‑ins and sit‑on‑tops, tripping canoes, SUPs and touring kayaks) — pick boats that match paddler size and gear needs.
Touring kayaks from high‑performance brands are available and are recommended for extended excursions; spare paddles and rescue aids are provided for multi‑day bookings.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental period?
The rental offering is an 11‑day duration.
Where do I pick up the boat?
Pickups are arranged through Comox Valley Kayaks & Canoes.
What safety equipment is provided?
Rentals include Transport Canada required gear: a PFD with whistle, one paddle, a pump and a throw bag; many rentals also include a spare paddle, sprayskirt and paddle float for multi‑day use.
Can I bring my dog?
Sit‑on‑top recreational singles can accommodate a dog up to 50 lbs; other boats have different configurations and limits.
What are the weight or passenger limits?
Each model lists a maximum: for example, day‑tripping singles have varying max weights (from 140 lbs up to 260 lbs depending on length), day‑tripping doubles and some recreational doubles list combined limits up to 560 lbs, single canoes up to 650 lbs and tandem canoes up to 900 lbs — choose a craft within those limits.
Are touring kayaks available for hourly or extended rentals?
Yes — touring singles and doubles from high‑performance brands are available and may be requested for hourly rentals or extended excursions.