- Canoes & Stand-Up Paddle Board Rentals
- Kayak Paddle Nights
- Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board Programs
- Family Learn to Canoe Programs
- Summer Canoe, Kayak & Stand-Up Paddle Board Camps
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 7 to September 27, 2025.
- 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.
- Personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be worn at all times.
- 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 7 to September 27, 2025.
- 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.
- Personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be worn at all times.
- Stay within the boundaries of the Northwest Arm as indicated by staff.
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: 6:00 pm
Cost: $25.46
- Spring Information (June):
Dates:
- Monday, June 2, 2025 - Course Code: 102550
- Monday, June 9, 2025 - Course Code: 102551
- Monday, June 16, 2025 - Course Code: 102552
- Monday, June 23, 2025 - Course Code: 102553
- Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Course Code: 102554
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - Course Code: 102555
- Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - Course Code: 102556
- Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - Course Code: 102557
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 14, 2025. (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 a 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 2, 2025 - Course Code: 207
- Monday, July 7, 2025 - Course Code: 4091
- Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - Course Code: 4034
- Monday, July 14, 2025 - Course Code: 4092
- Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - Course Code: 4035
- Monday, July 21, 2025 - Course Code: 4215
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - Course Code: 4083
- Monday, July 28, 2025 - Course Code: 4216
- Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - Course Code: 4036
- Monday, August 11, 2025 - Course Code: 4217
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - Course Code: 4038
- Monday, August 18, 2025 - Course Code: 4218
- Monday, August 25, 2025 - Course Code: 4219
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 Mornings & 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
- Spring Information (June):
Paddle Mornings:
Start times: Morning Paddles: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $38.19- Saturday, June 21, 2025 - Course Code: 102562
- Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Course Code: 102563
Paddle Nights:
Start times: Evening Paddles: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $25.46- Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - Course Code: 102558
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - Course Code: 102559
- Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - Course Code: 102560
- Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - Course Code: 102561
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 14, 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 a 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):
Paddle Mornings:
Start times: Morning Paddles: 9:30 am | Evening Paddles: 6:00 pm
Cost: $38.19- Saturday, July 5, 2025 - Course Code: 4239
- Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Course Code: 4240
- Saturday, August 2, 2025 - Course Code: 4241
- Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Course Code: 4242
Paddle Nights:
Start times: Morning Paddles: 9:30 am | Evening Paddles: 6:00 pm
Cost: $25.46- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - Course Code: 4220
- Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - Course Code: 4221
- Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - Course Code: 4222
- Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - Course Code: 4223
- Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - Course Code: 4224
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - Course Code: 4225
- Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - Course Code: 4226
- Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - Course Code: 4227
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 14, 2025. (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.
Youth Paddle Nights
Tour the Northwest Arm and learn to stand-up paddleboard with certified staff.
Ages: 13-18
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
- Youth Kayak Paddle Nights | FREE
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Course Code: 4243
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Course Code: 4244
Registration opens on April 14, 2025. (10:00 am) To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
- Youth Stand Up Paddleboard Nights | FREE
- Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Course Code: 4245
- Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Course Code: 4246
Registration opens on April 14, 2025. (10:00 am) To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Adult 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 3, 2025. Course Code: 102564
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Course Code: 102565
- Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Course Code: 102566
- Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Course Code: 102567
Start time: 6:30 pm
Registration opens on April 14, 2025. (10:00 am) To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
- Summer Information (July & August):
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Course Code: 4228
- Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Course Code: 4229
- Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Course Code: 4230
- Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Course Code: 4231
Start time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration opens on April 14, 2025. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
- Fall Information (September)
- Fall information will be available mid-Summer.
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 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. 1 canoe per family.
Ages: 18+ (1 member of the family needs to be 18+)
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
- Spring Information (June):
Cost: $14.51 (1 hour, 30 minutes)
- Thursday, June 5, 2025
- 5:30 pm - Course Code: 102568
- 7:00 pm - Course Code: 102569
- Thursday, June 11, 2025
- 5:30 pm - Course Code: 102570
- 7:00 pm - Course Code: 102571
- Thursday, June 18, 2025
- 5:30 pm - Course Code: 102572
- 7:00 pm - Course Code: 102573
- Thursday, June 25, 2025
- 5:30 pm - Course Code: 102574
- 7:00 pm - Course Code: 102575
Registration opens April 14, 2025. (10:00 am) To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Our canoes can accommodate a family of 5. When registering, please only register one family member to book your spot. 1 canoe per family.
- Thursday, June 5, 2025
- Summer information (July & August):
Cost: $20.00 (2 hours)
- Thursday, July 9, 2025
- 5:30 pm - Course Code: 4233
- Thursday, July 16, 2025
- 5:30 pm - Course Code: 4235
- Thursday, July 23, 2025
- 5:30 pm - Course Code: 4234
- Thursday, July 30, 2025
- 5:30 pm - Course Code: 4236
Registration opens on April 14, 2025. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Our canoes can accommodate a family of 5. When registering, please only register one family member to book your spot. 1 canoe per family.
- Thursday, July 9, 2025
Group Canoe Bookings
Tour the Northwest Arm and learn to canoe with certified staff.
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Prices
- Up to 12 people for 2 hours: $127.34
- Up to 18 people for 2 hours: $191.02
- Up to 12 people for 3 hours: $191.02
- Up to 18 people for 3 hours: $194.84
- July & August Dates
- Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Course Code: 5388
- July 3, 2025 - Course Code: 5382
- July 4, 2025 - Course Code: 5385
- August 5, 2025 - Course Code: 5391
- August 7, 2025 - Course Code: 5393
- August 8, 2025 - Course Code: 5402
- August 12, 2025 - Course Code: 5404
- August 14, 2025 - Course Code: 5396
- August 18, 2025 - Course Code: 5410
- August 19, 2025 - Course Code: 5406
- August 21, 2025 - Course Code: 5413
Camp registration opens on April 14, 2025. (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 - 4, 2025 | Cost: $133.77 | Course Code: 3788
- July 7 - 11, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3789
- July 14 - 18, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3790
- July 21 - 25, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3795
- July 28 - August 1, 2025 | Cost: $222.95| Course Code: 3791
- August 5 - 8, 2025 | Cost: $178.36 | Course Code: 3792
- August 11 - 15, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3793
- August 18 - 22, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3794
Registration opens on April 14, 2025. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Canoe Camp @ Lion's Beach Park
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 Lion's Beach on Nowlan Street to discover different destinations across the water.
Ages: 11 - 13 years old
Location: Lion's Beach Park Location (10 Nowlan Street, Dartmouth)
Start time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Camp Dates (August):
- August 18 - 22, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 7980
- August 25 - 29, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 7982
Stand-Up Paddle Board, Canoe & 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 7 - 11, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3806
- July 14 - 18, 2025 | Cost: $222.95| Course Code: 3808
- July 21 - 25, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3810
- July 28 - August 1, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3811
Registration opens on April 14, 2025. (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):
- July 2 - 4, 2025 | Cost: $66.90 | Course Code: 3805
- August 11 - 15, 2025 | Cost: $111.50 | Course Code: 3814
- August 18 - 22, 2025 | Cost: $111.50 | Course Code: 3816
- August 05 - 08, 2025 | Cost: $89.20 | Course Code: 3812
Registration opens on April 14, 2025. (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 a stand-up paddle board (SUP) 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 2 - 4, 2025 | Cost: $133.77 | Course Code: 3796
- July 7 - 11, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3797
- July 14 - 18, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3799
- July 21 - 25, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3798
- July 28 - August 1, 2025 | Cost: $222.95| Course Code: 3801
- August 5 - 8, 2025 | Cost: $178.36 | Course Code: 3800
- August 11 - 15, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3802
- August 18 - 22, 2025 | Cost: $222.95 | Course Code: 3803
Registration opens on April 14, 2025. (10:00 am) . To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
