Canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard storage rentals

During summer months residents can rent season-long canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) storage rack space at a number of Whistler parks.

NEW for 2021: Due to high demand, the RMOW has installed additional SUP rack spaces. On August 3 at noon, new SUP spaces will come available via the online reservations system.

Racks were available for the season 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 this April. 

New additional SUP racks are available at Blueberry Park, Lost Lake Park, Pine Point Park, Rainbow Park and Green Lake Spit, with a special August reservation date for the remainder of the season.

Reserve storage rack space for summer 2021

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. With the new SUP racks added this July the count is now over 200. 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. - Sold out
• Additional SUP storage: reservations available online from noon on August 3, 2021. 
• Canoe/kayak storage: reservations available online from noon on April 14, 2021. - Sold out
• Cost: $120 + GST for 2021. (Cost is for the season, with no refunds available except in extenuating circumstances).
• Cost for additional SUP rack spaces: $57.68 + GST for the remainder of the 2021 season. 
• Rental validity: Racks are available for renters to use from April 15 (or August 4 for new SUP racks) until 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.

Rack locations (approximate)

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