Canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard storage rentals

Due to high demand, the RMOW installed additional SUP rack spaces in 2021. Racks are available for the season at Alpha Lake Park, Alta Lake North House (new location from 2021), Alta Lake South House, Blueberry Park, Green Lake Boat Launch, Green Lake Park, Green Lake Spit (new location from 2021), Lakeside Park, Lost Lake Park (new location from 2021), Pine Point Park (new location from 2021), Rainbow Park and Wayside Park from April 2022.

Reserve storage rack space for summer 2022 - sold out

The Parks department has installed additional racks in more waterfront parks in recent years bringing the total number of canoe, kayak and SUP spaces in all locations to 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 12, 2022. (Sold out)
Canoe/kayak storage: reservations available online from noon on April 13, 2022. (Sold out)
Cost: $123.24 + GST for 2022 - Cost is for the season, with no refunds available except in extenuating circumstances. (Cost increases annually according to the Vancouver Consumer Price Index.)
Rental validity: Racks are available for renters to use from April 15 until November 15, 2022.
Locks are not provided and boat insurance is recommended.
Watercraft and locks cannot stay on racks after November 15 each season.
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.