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Summer Services

Rentals, Trips, Clinics, Lessons

KAYAK TRIPS

Kayak trips cost $130.00 + HST which includes a delicious lunch and a boat rental for the day. If Paddlers have their own boat there is a $25.00 discount. For addtional information and a registration form send us an email!

Experience the Rankin

- Friday June 26 & July 24, 2026-
BEGINNER

This is a great trip for paddlers who are interested in seeing some wildlife
and exploring some amazing inland lakes. We paddle a section of the Rankin
River heading north to Isaac Lake or south to Boat Lake where we can see a
variety of birds and aquatic creatures.

Explore the Fishing Islands

- Friday July 3 & July 31, 2026 -
BEGINNER


Enjoy learning basic sea kayak paddling skills while touring around this
cluster of near-shore Lake Huron islands in Oliphant.

Lyal Island Sea Kayaking Adventure

- Friday July 10 & August 14, 2026-
NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE


Stokes and Myles Bay on the Huron Shore of the Bruce Peninsula are home to 10
islands, 3 shipwrecks, and an abandoned heronry. Learn and review paddling
skills, safety and self-rescue techniques and paddle to Lyal Island.

Paddle the Bay: Hope Bay

- Friday July 17 & August 21, 2026 -
INTERMEDIATE


Spend the day paddling north from Hope Bay and explore shoreline with tall rock
face and rugged landscapes that look over the water, all while practicing your
sea kayaking skills.

Lion's Head Sea Kayaking Adventure

- Friday August 28, 2026 -
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED

Designed for individuals who have had some previous kayaking experience and
would like to explore new areas. You will review rescue techniques in the
shelter of the harbour and then paddle around Lion's Head Point.

Paddle The Shore line: Big Bay

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NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE

| Not offered for 2025 |

Explore the shoreline of the Southern Bruce Peninsula while enjoying the rocky
waterfront and stopping for a local sweet treat at the Big Bay Store.

 

PRIVATE LESSONS & CLINICS

For information or to register for lessons and clinics please reach out.



PRIVATE KAYAK LESSONS

We offer private lessons which provide paddlers with one-on-one instruction on various sea kayaking and water safety skills! Whether it is a new skill you are learning or you just want a review, let us help!

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Our private lessons are 2.5 hours and are geared towards 1-2 people. We can customize this for larger groups if necessary. Locations vary, contact the store for details.

  • $110.00 with own boat
  • $125.00 with a rental

  • $140.00 2 people own boat
  • $170.00 2 people with rental




PRIVATE KAYAK LESSONS

Throughout the summer we are offering clinic to help you feel more comfortable in your kayak.

  • meet other kayakers who are excited to paddle
  • learn new skills or practice those that need more attention
  • learn safety techniques that are important for recreational & sea kayaking

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Re-Entry Clinics

Our re-entry clinic start with the basics. We begin by getting comfortable doing wet-exits and then work on getting back in using different strategies to help build confidence.

  • Saturday July 26th, 2025

Strokes Clinic

Our clinics are designed to focus on forward stroke, reverse stroke, turning strokes and recovery strokes.

  • Thursday July 17th, 2025



PRIVATE KAYAK LESSONS

We offer private lessons for Stand Up Paddleboarding with one-on-one instruction on various SUP skills and water safety and are based on Basic SUP skills.

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Our private lessons are 2.5 hours and are geared towards 1-2 people. We can customize this for larger groups if necessary. Locations vary, contact the store for details.

  • $110.00 with own board
  • $125.00 with a rental

  • $140.00 2 people own board
  • $170.00 2 people with rental