A Lively & Lazy Place to Be.

ISLAND GETAWAY  •  CAFÉ  •  OCEAN PADDLING

Imagine hanging out on the beach, the warmth of the sand beneath you, sipping a delicious beverage. It’s a slice of heaven. BEACHSiDE has the feel of a mini resort, with its beautiful WestCoast Style Cafe serving organic coffee, tea and smoothies. You can lounge on our expansive Roman patio, enjoying island music and set out on your own ocean paddling adventure on the Salish Sea.

Join us at BEACHSiDE on the sandy beach, beside the creek. It’s a lively and lazy place to be.

Salt Spring Island Kayaking Day Tours

Chocolate Beach Tour

Three Hour

Travel back in time over 3,000 years to an ancient First Nations white shell midden beach. Relax on the shore while your guide serves up delicious hot and cold beverages and cookies. This is the most popular paddle in Ganges Harbour.

$84.95/person

Sunset Paddles

Three Hour

Experience colourful skies and magical moments as you paddle during the golden hours of the day. Chocolate beach provides a perfect spot to watch the sun set from.

$84.95/person

Marine Park Tours

Four to Six Hours

Enjoy a trip out to the Gulf Island National Park of James Bay on Prevost Island. The majority of the island remains in the hands of the descendants of Digby de Burgh—the man who bought the island in the 1920s. They continue to farm and raise sheep on the island. The island is largely unchanged from what would have existed a century ago, and contains large cedar and arbutus groves. Ask us about a lunch option!

$95-$135

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Chocolate Beach Morning Paddle + Picnic

Five Hours

Travel back in time over 3,000 years to an ancient First Nations white shell midden beach. Relax on the shore while your guide serves up delicious hot and cold beverages and cookies. This is the most popular paddle in Ganges Harbour. Includes a delicious picnic and more time to enjoy the stunning and relaxing white shell midden beach

$155/person

Get Certified

We offer Paddle Canada Basic and Advanced Paddleboard Skills Certification Courses. Contact us to book your course.

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The Basics:

The Paddle Canada Basic Flatwater Skills Course offers the skills one would need to paddle proficiently in calm conditions. Our instructors will teach skills such as proper paddling technique, standing vs kneeling, how to fall, weather interpretation and various other basic skills. The client upon successful completion of the course will receive a certificate through Paddle Canada.

Advanced Flatwater Skills Course:

This course builds upon the skills that are taught in the basic course as well as teaches new ones. Students will learn advanced techniques such as pivot turns, moving on the board, basic navigation skills, bracing and many others. This course will cover the skills required to move on to the Surf, Touring and River streams. The client upon successful completion of the course will receive a certificate through Paddle Canada

  • Minimum 2 people to run course!
  • All are Paddle Canada Certified
  • We supply Boards, Paddles & PFDs

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Sailing Tour

Three Hour

Sail aboard L’Orenda, a classic North Sea Double-ended 39’ gaff-rigged yawl with top sails. An exhilarating and enjoyable way to explore these coastal waters. Bring a lunch and enjoy a relaxing experience.

Currently Closed for Bookings in 2021

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Private Paddle

Two hours (minimum)

If you would rather kayak with your own private guide
and instructor.

$49.95/hour/person

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