Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddle Boards

Canoes & Stand-up Paddle Boards Rentals

The St. Mary's Boat Club offer's FREE canoe and stand up paddle board rentals. 

Free Canoe Rentals

Location: St. Mary's Boat Club

  • Available on weekends between June 10 to September 24, 2023.
  • Rentals available between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1 hour rentals.
  • 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. Entry will not be permitted without advance booking. 

When you show up:

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 Northwest Arm 

 

Free Stand-up Paddle Board Rentals

Location: St. Mary's Boat Club

  • Available on weekends between June 10 to September 24, 2023
  • Rentals available between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1 hour rentals.
  • All safety equipment will be provided.
  • One Rental is for one paddle board.  

Rental Process:

All Stand-up Paddle Board rentals are required to be booked in advance by calling 902-490-6666 or online at www.halifax.ca/myrec. Entry will not be permitted without advance booking. 

When you show up: 

How to Register for weekend rentals

Registered Summer Programs

Kayaking 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.

Spring Information (June):

Ages:  18+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club
Start time: 6:00 pm
Cost: $24.48

  • Monday, June 12, 2023 - Course Code: 00066399
  • Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - Course Code: 00066402
  • Monday, June 19, 2023 - Course Code: 00066403
  • Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - Course Code: 00066404
  • Monday, June 26, 2023 - Course Code: 00066405
  • Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - Course Code: 00066406

Notes: 

All safety equipment will be provided. All events begin and end at St. Mary’s Boat Club.

Sign up Process:

Registration opens March 8. All Kayaking Paddle Nights are required to be booked in advance by calling 902-490-6666 or online at www.halifax.ca/myrec. See table below for dates and times. Entry will not be permitted without advance booking.
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):

Ages:  18+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club
Start time: 6:00 pm
Cost: $24.48

  • Monday, July 3, 2023. - Course Code: 70426
  • Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - Course Code: 70437
  • Monday, July 10, 2023 - Course Code: 70427
  • Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - Course Code: 70438
  • Monday, July 17, 2023 - Course Code: 70428
  • Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - Course Code: 70439
  • Monday, July 24, 2023 - Course Code: 70429
  • Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - Course Code: 70440
  • Monday, July 31, 2023 - Course Code: 70430
  • Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - Course Code: 70441
  • Monday, August 7, 2023 - Course Code: 70431
  • Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - Course Code: 70442
  • Monday, August 14, 2023 - Course Code:  70432
  • Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - Course Code:  70443
  • Monday, August 21, 2023 - Course Code:  70433
  • Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - Course Code: 70444
  • Monday, August 28, 2023 - Course Code: 70434
  • Wednesday August 30, 2023 - Course Code: 70445

Notes: 

All safety equipment will be provided. All events begin and end at St. Mary’s Boat Club.


Sign up Process:

Registration opens April 6.  All Kayaking Paddle Nights are required to be booked in advance by calling 902-490-6666 or online at www.halifax.ca/myrec. See table below for dates and times. Entry will not be permitted without advance booking.
To join a Kayak Paddle Night, you must sign a canoe/kayak rental form which can be downloaded by clicking here.

 

Youth 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: Wednesday's 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: FREE

Summer Information:
  • July 4 - Course Code: 70448
  • July 11 - Course Code: 70449
  • July 18 - Course Code: 70450
  • August 1 - Course Code: 70451
  • August 8 - Course Code: 70452
  • August 15 - Course Code: 70453
  • August 22 - Course Code: 70456
  • August 29 - Course Code: 70457

Sign up Process:

Registration opens April 6, 2023. All Kayaking Paddle Nights are required to be booked in advance by calling 902-490-6666 or online at www.halifax.ca/myrec. See table below for dates and times. Entry will not be permitted without advance booking.
To join a Kayak Paddle Night, you must sign a canoe/kayak rental form which can be downloaded by clicking here. 

Notes: 

All safety equipment will be provided. All events begin and end at St. Mary’s Boat Club.

 

Learn To Stand Up Paddleboard

Tour the Northwest Arm and learn to stand up paddleboard with certified staff.

Ages: 17+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Start time: 6:00 pm
Cost: $12.24

Spring Dates (June):
  • Thursday, June 8, 2023 - Course Code: 00066430
  • Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - Course Code: 00066436
  • Thursday, June 15, 2023 -  Course Code: 00066431 
  • Tuesday, June 20, 2023- Course Code: 00066437
  • Thursday, June 22, 2023 - Course Code: 00066435
  • Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - Course Code: 00066438

Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

 

Summer Camps

1/2 Day Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board Summer Camp

Participants will learn the basic safety and skills required to use a stand up paddleboard. 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 an in the water before attending this camp.

Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Start time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Summer Camp Dates:
  • July 4 - 7, 2023 | Cost: $85.68 | Course Code: 70304 | Ages 10-12
  • July 10 -14, 2023 | Cost: $107.10 | Course Code: 70313 | Ages 7-9
  • July 17 - 21, 2023 | Cost: $107.10 | Course Code: 70318 | Ages 13-15
  • July 24 - 28, 2023 | Cost: $107.10 | Course Code: 70321 | Ages 10-12
  • July 31 - August 4, 2023 | Cost: $107.10 | Course Code: 70356 | Ages 10-12
  • August 8 - 11, 2023 | Cost: $85.68 | Course Code: 70358  | Ages 13-15
  • August 14 - 18, 2023 | Cost: $107.10 | Course Code: 70359 | Ages 10-12
  • August 21 - 25, 2023 | Cost: $107.10 | Course Code: 70361 | Ages 7-9

Learn To Stand Up Paddleboard Summer Camp

Participants will learn the basic safety and skills required to use a stand up paddleboard. Within this week-long  day program, campers will grow in confidence on the water, building up to explore different areas of Lake Banook and Lake Micmac and playing games on the water. Participants should be comfortable around an in the water before attending this camp.

Ages: 11-13 years old
Location: Graham's Grove, Dartmouth
Monday to Friday
Start time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $214.20

Summer Camp Dates:
  • August 14 - 18, 2023 - Course Code: 70046
  • August 21 - 25 , 2023 - Course Code: 70048

 

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

Summer Camp Dates: 

July 4 - 7, 2023 | Cost: $171.10 | Course Code: 70229
July 10 -14, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70235
July 17 - 21, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70236
July 24 - 28, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70238
July 31 - August 4, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70239
August 8 - 11, 2023 | Cost: $171.10 | Course Code: 70240
August 14 - 18, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70241
August 21 - 25, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70253

 

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 - 13 years old
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Start time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Canoe & Kayak Camp Dates:

Note: Some weeks have two Canoe & Kayak Camps running at the same time. 

  • July 4 - 7, 2023 | Cost: $171.36 | Course Code: 70027
  • July 4 - 7, 2023 | Cost: $171.36 | Course Code: 70214
  • July 10 -14, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70028
  • July 17 - 21, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70029
  • July 17 - 21, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70216
  • July 24 - 28, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70030
  • July 31 - August 4, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70031
  • July 31 - August 4, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70218
  • August 8 - 11, 2023 | Cost: $171.36 | Course Code: 70032
  • August 14 - 18, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70033
  • August 14 - 18, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70220
  • August 21 - 25, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70034
  • August 21 - 25, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70221

Youth 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: 13 - 15 years old
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club, Halifax
Start time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Youth Canoe & Kayak Camp Dates:

July 10 -14, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70215
July 24 - 28, 2023 | Cost: $214.20 | Course Code: 70217
August 8 - 11, 2023 | Cost: $171.36 | Course Code: 70219

 

Family Learn to Canoe at the St. Mary's Boat Club

Are you looking for something fun and adventurous do to 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:  4+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club
Date & Time: Saturday's at 9:00 am
Cost: $18.36

Spring Dates (June):
  • Saturday, June 10, 2023 - Course Code: 00066418
  • Saturday, June 11, 2023 - Course Code: 00066424
  • Saturday, June 17, 2023 -Course Code: 00066426
  • Saturday, June 18, 2023 - Course Code: 00066427

Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Summer Dates (July & August):
  • July 8 - Course Code: 70471
  • July 15 - Course Code: 70472
  • July 22 - Course Code: 70473
  • July 29 - Course Code: 70474

Registration opens April 6. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

 

email us for info at boatclub@halifax.ca