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Canoeing, Kayaking and Stand Up paddle boarding
Canoes & Stand-up Paddle Boards Rentals

The St. Mary's Boat Club offer's FREE canoe and stand up paddle board rentals. 

Free Canoe Rentals (June - September)

Location: St. Mary's Boat Club (Rentals are located near the docks)

  • Available on weekends between June 8 to September 28, 2024.
  • Available on Saturdays in June and September. 
  • Available on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August. 
  • Rentals available between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1-hour rentals.
  • Limited drop-in spaces are available, pre-registration is recommended.
  • All safety equipment will be provided.
  • One Rental is for one Canoe (accommodates up to 2 adults and 2 small children or 3 adults). 

Rental Process:

All canoe rentals are required to be booked in advance by calling 902-490-6666 or online at www.halifax.ca/myrec. Limited drop-in spaces will be available each day, pre-registration is recommended.

When you show up:

When borrowing a canoe, you must:

  • Abide by all safety regulations set out by Transport Canada and St. Mary’s Boat Club.
  • Stay within the boundaries of the Northwest Arm as indicated by staff. 

 

Free Stand-up Paddle Board Rentals (June - September)

Location: St. Mary's Boat Club (Rentals are located near the docks)

  • Available on weekends between June 8 to September 28, 2024.
  • Available on Saturdays in June and September. 
  • Available on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August. 
  • Rentals available between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1-hour rentals.
  • Limited drop-in spaces are available, pre-registration is recommended.
  • All safety equipment will be provided.
  • One Rental is for one paddle board (1 adult per board or 1 adult and 1 small child).

Rental Process:

All Stand-up Paddle Board (SUP) rentals are required to be booked in advance by calling 902-490-6666 or online at www.halifax.ca/myrec. Limited drop-in spaces will be available each day, pre-registration is recommended.

When you show up: 

When borrowing a SUP, you must:

  • Abide by all safety regulations set out by Transport Canada and St. Mary’s Boat Club.
  • Stay within the boundaries of the Northwest Arm as indicated by staff. 

 

How to Register for weekend rentals
Registered Programs

Beginner Kayak Paddle Nights 

Join our staff for a Kayaking tour of the Northwest Arm! If it’s your first time in a kayak, our staff can help you learn some basic paddle strokes, learn how to enter and exit the water and feel confident on the water.

Ages:  18+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Start time: 5:45 pm
Cost: $24.97

Spring Information (June):

Dates:

  • Monday, June 3, 2024 - Course Code: 85502
  • Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Course Code: 85503
  • Monday, June 10, 2024 - Course Code: 85504
  • Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - Course Code: 85505
  • Monday, June 17, 2024 - Course Code: 85506
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Course Code: 85507
  • Monday, June 24, 2024 - Course Code: 85508
  • Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - Course Code: 85509

Notes: 

All safety equipment will be provided. All events begin and end at St. Mary’s Boat Club.


Sign-up Process:

Registration opens on March 20, 2024. (10:00 am) To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec or call 902-490-6666.  All Kayak Paddle Nights need to be booked in advance. Entry will not be permitted without booking.

Waiver:
To join a Kayak Paddle Night, you must sign a canoe/kayak rental form which can be downloaded by clicking here. 

 

Summer Information (July & August):

Dates: 

  • Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Course Code: 87472
  • Monday, July 8, 2024. Course Code: 87473
  • Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Course Code: 87474
  • Monday, July 15, 2024. Course Code: 87475
  • Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Course Code: 87476
  • Monday, July 22, 2024. Course Code: 87477
  • Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Course Code: 87478
  • Monday, July 29, 2024. Course Code: 87483
  • Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Course Code: 87484
  • Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Course Code: 88087
  • Monday, August 12, 2024. Course Code: 88088
  • Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Course Code: 88089
  • Monday, August 19, 2024. Course Code: 88090
  • Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Course Code: 88091
  • Monday, August 26, 2024. Course Code: 88092
  • Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Course Code: 88093

Notes: 

All safety equipment will be provided. All events begin and end at St. Mary’s Boat Club.

 

Sign-up Process:

Registration opens on April 3, 2024. (10:00 am) To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec or call 902-490-6666.  All Kayak Paddle Nights need to be booked in advance. Entry will not be permitted without booking.

Waiver:
To join a Kayak Paddle Night, you must sign a canoe/kayak rental form which can be downloaded by clicking here. 

 

Intermediate Kayak Paddle Nights

Join our trained kayak staff for an evening paddling along the Northwest Arm in Halifax. The group will run through some safety requirements before exploring the coastline. This session is an opportunity to explore a larger area and is recommended for those already comfortable in a kayak.

Ages:  18+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Start time: 5:45 pm
Cost: $24.97

Spring Information (June):
  • Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Course Code: 85884
  • Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - Course Code: 85885
  • Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - Course Code: 85886
  • Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - Course Code: 85887

Notes: 

All safety equipment will be provided. All events begin and end at St. Mary’s Boat Club.

 

Sign-up Process:

Registration opens on March 20, 2024. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec or call 902-490-6666.  All Kayak Paddle Nights need to be booked in advance. Entry will not be permitted without booking.

Waiver:
To join a Kayak Paddle Night, you must sign a canoe/kayak rental form which can be downloaded by clicking here. 

Summer Information (July & August):

Dates: 

  • Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Course Code: 00088012
  • Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Course Code: 00088013
  • Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Course Code: 00088014
  • Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Course Code: 00088015
  • Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Course Code: 00088016
  • Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Course Code: 00088017
  • Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Course Code: 00088018
  • Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Course Code: 00088019
  • Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Course Code: 00088020

Notes: 

All safety equipment will be provided. All events begin and end at St. Mary’s Boat Club.

 

Sign-up Process:

Registration opens on April 3, 2024. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec or call 902-490-6666.  All Kayak Paddle Nights need to be booked in advance. Entry will not be permitted without booking.

Waiver:
To join a Kayak Paddle Night, you must sign a canoe/kayak rental form which can be downloaded by clicking here. 

Learn To Stand Up Paddleboard

Tour the Northwest Arm and learn to stand-up paddleboard with certified staff.

Ages: 18+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax

Spring Information (June):
  • Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Course Code: 85515
  • Tuesday, June 11, 2024 -  Course Code: 85881
  • Tuesday, June 18, 2024- Course Code: 85882
  • Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - Course Code: 85883

Start time: 6:00 pm

Registration opens on March 20, 2024. (10:00 am) To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Summer Information (July & August):
  • Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Course Code: 88095
  • Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Course Code: 88096
  • Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Course Code:  88097
  • Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Course Code: 88434

Start time: 6:00 pm

Registration opens on April 3, 2024. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Fall Information (September)
  • Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Start time: 6:00 pm. Course code: 94218
  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Start time: 6:00 pm. Course code: 94219
  • Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Start time: 5:30 pm. Course code: 94220
  • Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Start time: 5:30 pm. Course code: 94221

 Registration opens August 14, 2024! Visit halifax.ca/myREC to register. 

Family Learn to Canoe 

Are you looking for something fun and adventurous to do with your family? Sign up for one of our Family learn to canoe sessions! 

During these sessions, certified canoeing staff will teach you the basic skills of canoeing including: 

  • How to fit a life jacket
  • The correct sizing of a paddle, 
  • Safety protocols 
  • Paddling techniques
  • The anatomy of a canoe
  • How to stern (steer ) the canoe
  • and much more

Our canoes can accommodate a family of 5. When registering please only register one family member to book your spot.

Ages:  18+ (1 member of the family needs to be 18+)
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Cost: $12.48

Spring Information (June):
  • Monday, June 3, 2024 -5:30 pm Course Code: 85895
  • Monday, June 3, 2024 - 7:00 pm Course Code: 85897
  • Saturday, June 8, 2024 -9:00 am Course Code: 85907
  • Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 10:30 am Course Code:85908
  • Monday, June 10, 2024 -5:30 pm Course Code: 85898
  • Monday, June 10, 2024 - 7:00 pm Course Code: 85899
  • Saturday, June 15, 2024 -9:00 am Course Code: 87243
  • Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 10:30 am Course Code: 87244
  • Monday, June 17, 2024 -5:30 pm Course Code: 85903
  • Monday, June 17, 2024 - 7:00 pm Course Code: 85904
  • Saturday, June 22, 2024 -9:00 am Course Code: 87245
  • Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 10:30 am Course Code: 87246
  • Monday, June 24, 2024 -5:30 pm Course Code: 85905
  • Monday, June 24, 2024 - 7:00 pm Course Code: 85906

Registration opens March 20, 2024. (10:00 am) To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Summer information (July & August):
  • Saturday, July 6, 2024. 9:00 am.  Course Code: 88422
  • Saturday, July 6, 2024. 10:30 am. Course Code: 88423
  • Saturday, July 13, 2024. 9:00 am. Course Code: 88424
  • Saturday, July 13, 2024. 10:30 am. Course Code: 88425
  • Saturday, July 20, 2024. 9:00 am. Course Code: 88426
  • Saturday, July 20, 2024. 10:30 am. Course Code:  88427

Registration opens on April 3, 2024. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Adult Learn to Canoe 

Tour the Northwest Arm and learn to canoe with certified staff.

Ages: 18+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Start time: 6:15 pm
Cost: $18.30

Summer Information (July)
  • Tuesday, July 8, 2024 - Course Code: 88051
  • Tuesday, July 15, 2024 -  Course Code: 88052
  • Tuesday, July 22, 2024- Course Code: 88053
  • Tuesday, July 29, 2024 - Course Code: 88054

Registration opens on April 3, 2024. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

 

Summer Canoe, Kayak & SUP Camps

Camp registration opens on April 3, 2024. (10:00 am).

Register here

Canoe Adventures Summer Camp

This camp will focus on basic skills and fun on the water. Participants will learn the basics of canoeing and play on the water throughout the week. Campers will explore The Northwest Arm, launching their boats from St Mary’s Boat Club to discover different destinations across the water.

Ages: 7 - 9 years old
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Start time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Camp Dates (July & August): 
  • July 2 - 10, 2024 | Cost: $174.79 | Course Code: 87214
  • July 8 - 12, 2024 | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87208
  • July 15 - 19, 2024 | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87209
  • July 22 - 26, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87210
  • July 29 - August 2, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code:  87211
  • August 6 - 9, 2024  | Cost: $174.79 | Course Code: 87215
  • August 12 - 16, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87212
  • August 19 - 23, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code:  87213

Registration opens on April 3, 2024. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Canoe Camp @ Graham's Grove

This camp will focus on basic skills and fun on the water. Participants will learn the basics of canoeing and play on the water throughout the week. Campers will explore Lake Banook, launching their boats from Graham's Grove to discover different destinations across the water.

Ages: 13 - 15 years old
Location: Graham's Grove, Dartmouth
Start time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Camp Dates (August):
  • August 12 - 16, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 88409
  • August 19 - 23, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code:  88410

 

Canoe and Kayak Summer Camps

This camp will focus on developing skills, safety and confidence on the water. Throughout a week of programming, participants will learn the basic skills to canoe and kayak on the water. During the week, the group will explore different areas along the Northwest Arm building confidence and skills while playing on the water.

Ages: 10 - 12 years old
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Start time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Camp Dates (July & August):
  • July 2 - 10, 2024 | Cost: $174.79 | Course Code: 87220
  • July 8 - 12, 2024 | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87216
  • July 15 - 19, 2024 | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87217
  • July 22 - 26, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87218
  • July 29 - August 2, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code:  87219
  • August 6 - 9, 2024  | Cost: $174.79 | Course Code: 87388
  • August 12 - 16, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87389
  • August 19 - 23, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87390

Registration opens on April 3, 2024. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

1/2 Day SUP, Kayak & Canoe Camp

Participants will learn the basic safety and skills required to use a stand-up paddleboard, kayak and canoe. Within this week-long half-day program, campers will grow in confidence on the water, building up to explore different areas along The Northwest Arm and playing games on the water. Participants should be comfortable around and in the water before attending this camp.

Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Start time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Camp Dates (August):
  • August 6 - 9, 2024  | Cost: $87.40 | Course Code: 87221
  • August 12 - 16, 2024  | Cost: $109.25 | Course Code: 87222
  • August 19 - 23, 2024  | Cost: $109.25 | Course Code: 87223

Registration opens on April 3, 2024. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Canoe & Stand-Up Paddle Board Summer Camps

This camp will focus on developing skills, safety and confidence on the water. Throughout a week of programming, participants will learn the basic skills to use a canoe and stand-up paddle board on the water. During the week, the group will explore different areas along the Northwest Arm building confidence and skills while playing on the water.

Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Start time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Camp Dates | Ages 8 - 10 years old: 
  • July 8 - 12, 2024 | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87393
  • July 22 - 26, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87429

Registration opens on April 3, 2024. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Camp Dates | Ages 11 - 13 years old: 
  • July 2 - 10, 2024 | Cost: $174.79 | Course Code: 87391
  • July 15 - 19, 2024 | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87425
  • July 29 - August 2, 2024  | Cost: $218.48 | Course Code: 87430

Registration opens on April 3, 2024. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Canoeing, Kayaking and Stand Up paddle boarding call 902.490.4538