Canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard storage rentals

NEW for 2021: Watercraft rack storage were available to rent earlier for the 2021 season and the "go live" dates for storage reservations were staggered this April as a result of feedback received. On Tuesday, April 13 at noon SUP storage rack spaces came available via the online reservation system. On Wednesday, April 14 at noon canoe/kayak storage rack spaces came available via the online reservation system.

Storage spaces typically sell out quickly once the online reservation system is open and reservation tips are linked below.

Racks are available at Alpha Lake Park, Alta Lake North House (new for 2021), Alta Lake South House, Blueberry Park, Green Lake Boat Launch, Green Lake Park, Lakeside Park, Rainbow Park and Wayside Park.

Reserve storage rack space for summer 2021 - sold out

The Parks department have installed additional racks in recent years bringing the total number of canoe, kayak and SUP spaces in all locations up to 172. Residents can rent canoe, kayak and SUP storage rack space for the season by booking online. Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis and storage spaces typically sell out quickly. View reservation tips via the link in Related Files below.

SUP storage: reservations available online from noon on April 13, 2021.
Canoe/kayak storage: reservations available online from noon on April 14, 2021.
Cost: $120 + GST for 2021. (Cost is for the season, with no refunds available except in extenuating circumstances).
Rental validity: Racks are available to use from April 15, 2021 to November 15, 2021.
Locks are not provided and boat insurance is recommended.
SUP rack spaces are only suitable for paddleboards and cannot hold canoes/kayaks. (Please note a canoe/kayak rack space is not suitable for a SUP as the SUP cannot be safely secured.)

Rack dimensions (approximate)

SUP racks

Posts are 7 feet apart
Rack width maximum is 41 inches

Canoe/kayak racks

Posts are 7 feet apart
Arms for boats to rest on are 36 inches and the space between arms is 24 inches.
Top rental spot is at a height of 6 feet, followed by 4 feet, 2 feet, and just above ground level.