Let's get on the water!

Canoeing, Kayaking and Stand Up paddle boarding

Note: Program participants must already be comfortable around water.

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:

Sign a Canoe/Kayak Waiver form which can be downloaded by clicking here or can be completed on arrival.
Provide a current Government-issued ID required to borrow the gear.

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:

Sign a rental waiver form which can be downloaded by clicking here or can be completed on arrival.
Provide a current Government ID required to borrow the gear.

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

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

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