During summer months residents and visitors can rent season-long canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) storage rack space at a number of Whistler parks. Registration was delayed due to COVID-19 and rescheduled to open online at noon on May 21, 2020 (rescheduled from the original date of April 28, 2020).
Racks are available for Alpha Lake Park, Alta Lake South House, Blueberry Park, Lakeside Park, Wayside Park, Rainbow Park, Green Lake Park and Green Lake Boat Launch. Spaces typically sell out quickly.
Reserve storage rack space for summer 2020 - Update: 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 150. Residents and visitors 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.
- Cost: $120 + GST for 2020. (Cost is for the season, with no refunds available except in extenuating circumstances).
- Rental validity: Racks are available from May 21, 2020 to November 15, 2020.
- Locks are not provided and boat insurance is recommended. (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.
Contact
604-935-8307 (no phone assistance due to COVID-19)
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