Discover 66 paddle friendly communities.
Most every city, town, and hamlet in British Columbia is located near a body of water. Whether it’s a long lake, ocean passage, or fast-moving river, you’ll likely find a quaint community on its shores. Explore our favourites.
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Quesnel
This mid-sized city is located at the confluence of the Fraser and Quesnel Rivers and…
Arrow Lakes & Slocan Valley
Arrow Slocan – explore beyond the boundaries. Dig deeper, get to know us. A place…
Canal Flats
Where Historic Waters Meet Tucked into the southern end of the Columbia Valley, Canal Flats…
Castlegar
Discover the little city at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers. And try…
Columbia Valley
The Columbia Valley in British Columbia, Canada is a paradise for water lovers offering a…
Cranbrook
Calm lakes or thrilling rapids. Paddle serenity or adventure in the Kootenays! The rivers and…
Crawford Bay
Explore The East Shore Of Kootenay Lake Crawford Bay and the surrounding communities of Grey…
Crescent Valley
Your Southern Gateway To The Slocan River Located along the Slocan River where the valley…
Fairmont Hot Springs
Paddle The Headwaters Of The Columbia Fairmont Hot Springs lies at the southern end of…
Fernie
The Elk River snakes its way past this community and the Bull River flows nearby.…
Golden
Golden is perfectly named because the paddling experiences here are worth their weight in, well,…
Invermere
Paddle Lakes, Wetlands, And Wild Rivers Invermere sits along the shores of Lake Windermere in…
Kaslo
Kootenay Lake is one of the best kept secrets in British Columbia. It offers stunning…
Nakusp
Visit The Gateway To The Arrow Lakes Nakusp sits along the eastern shore of Upper…
Nelson
Paddle The Waters Of The Queen City Located on the the shores of Kootenay Lake’s…
Nelson
Paddle The Entrance To Kootenay Lake Balfour sits at the narrow entrance to the West…
New Denver
Paddle The Serene Waters Of Slocan Lake New Denver rests along the eathern edge of…
Panorama
Paddle Beneath The Peaks Of The Purcells High in the Purcell Mountains above the Columbia…
Radium Hot Springs
Paddle The Columbia Wetlands Radium Hot Springs sits at the gateway to Kootenay National Park,…
Revelstoke
Tucked between the Selkirk and Monashee mountains, Revelstoke is a haven for paddlers seeking both…
Silverton
Paddle The Shores Of Slocan Lake Silverton is a tiny village perched on the eastern…
Slocan
Where Scenic Lake Meets Serene River Located at the southern tip of Slocan Lake, where…
Trail
Trail, BC offers paddlers a scenic stretch of the Columbia River with easy access, gentle…
Windermere
Paddle The Shores Of Lake Windermere Perched along the eastern shore of its namesake lake,…
Gibsons
Gibsons, BC is a coastal paddler’s paradise, where calm Salish Sea waters meet stunning views…
Harrison River Valley
Paddle serene lakes & rivers. Witness wildlife, mountains & untouched beauty. Your escape awaits.
Hope
Paddle the Gateway Located at the gateway to the Fraser Canyon and the Coast Mountains,…
Sechelt
Offering calm waters, stunning coastal scenery, and abundant wildlife. Beginner to advanced paddlers alike will…
Squamish
There’s a reason the town’s motto is “hardwired for adventure.” Nestled on the northeastern shore…
Sunshine Coast
Boasting an average of 2,400 hours of sunlight a year, this appropriately named area is…
Vancouver’s North Shore
North Shore Paddler's Playground: Explore hidden coves, conquer tidal rapids, and witness majestic wildlife. Unforgettable…
Kitimat
Explore the calm, wildlife-rich waters of the secluded Douglas Channel, where playful orcas and curious…
Terrace
Welcome to Terrace, your home base for exploring northwestern BC’s spectacular outdoors. There are so…
Kamloops
Located at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, the city’s name comes…
Kelowna
Downtown Kelowna is right by the water front making it a perfect location for all…
Vernon
Located at the epicentre of three beautiful lakes, Vernon offers incredible flatwater paddling opportunities for…
Alert Bay
Paddle The Cultural Heart Of Johnstone Strait Located on Cormorant Island just across the water…
Broughton Archipelago
A World-Famous Maze of Islands And Wildlife Threading its way along the northeast coast of…
Chemainus
Paddle The Mural Capital of Canada Located on the eastern coastline of Vancouver Island, Chemainus…
Coal Harbour
Paddle The Remote Holberg Inlet Coal Harbour is just a short drive west of Port…
Comox
Enjoy the Waters of Comox Bay Located beside the sheltered waters of Comox Bay on…
Courtenay
Enjoy Everything from Estuaries to Emerald Lakes Courtenay sits in the heart of the Comox…
Cowichan
Bordered by Nanaimo and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional Districts, Cowichan is located at the southern part…
Cowichan Bay
Paddle The Estuaries Of The Cowichan Coast Cowichan Bay is a picturesque seaside village on…
Crofton
Doorway to the Salish Sea Nestled along the sheltered eastern shoreline of Vancouver Island, Crofton…
Cumberland
Paddle The Lakes Of The Comox Valley Cumberland sits at the western edge of the…
Duncan
Paddle The Cowichan River Corridor Duncan sits in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, surrounded…
Galiano Island
Paddle The Wild Heart Of The Gulf Islands Galiano Island has a reputation for dramatic…
Holberg
Paddle Vancouver Island’s Far Northwest Coast Holberg is one of those places that makes you…
Mayne Island
Paddle The Calm Between The Currents Mayne Island rewards paddlers who appreciate quiet water and…
Nanaimo
Located on Vancouver Island Nanaimo is a great place for paddlers to explore different bays,…
Pender Island
Paddle A Quiet Corner Of The Gulf Islands Life moves at a pleasantly unhurried pace…
Port Alice
Visit The Quiet Waters of Neroutsos Inlet Port Alice sits at the head of Neroutsos…
Port Hardy
Paddle The Northern Edge Of Vancouver Island Port Hardy sits at the northern tip of…
Port McNeill
Paddle Vancouver Island’s Northern Coastline Port McNeill has quietly become a favourite launch point for…
Quatsino
Visit The Remote Waters Of Quatsino Sound Quatsino feels a long way from anywhere, which…
Saltspring Island
Paddle The Artistic Heart Of The Gulf Islands Salt Spring Island has long been known…
Saturna Island
Paddle The Wild Side Of The Gulf Islands Saturna Island sits near the outer edge…
Sointula
Paddle The Waters Of Malcolm Island Sointula can be found on Malcolm Island off the…
Southern Gulf Islands
There are over 300 islands located off the shores of south-eastern Vancouver Island that can…
Telegraph Cove
Paddle The Gateway To The Broughton Archipelago Telegraph Cove may be tiny, but when it…
Tofino
Tofino beckons paddlers with adventure. Kayak exposed coastlines, witness migrating whales, or explore the calm…
Ucluelet
Dreams come to life along Ucluelet's wild, rocky coastline, where the spirit of adventure was…
Vancouver Island North
Paddle glacial fjords, island chains & wild coastlines. Whales, wildlife & adventure await.
Victoria
A coastal paddler’s haven, offering calm, sheltered waters, abundant marine life, and easy access to…
Winter Harbour
Paddle Vancouver Island’s Wild Northwest Coast Winter Harbour feels like the kind of place paddlers…
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From central-interior lakeside towns to coastal cities, discover BC’s best paddling communities.
