Retailers

Alberni Outpost Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Nanoose Bay BC

VANCOUVER ISLAND'S PREMIER OUTDOOR CENTERS. SALES, RENTALS, LESSONS, TOURS. Now 4 locations on Vancouver Island. Call toll free 866-760-0011 for all your paddling and outdoor needs.
Web: www.albernioutpost.com Email: outdoor@albernioutpost.com

Aquabatics Calgary AB or Smithers, BC

Paddling can be a calming or an exhilarating experience. With Aquabatics you'll get quality instruction, whether you're learning your first strokes, or taking part in a multi-day excursion. “Paddling is our Passion”. Toll-free at 1-877-440-WAVE (9283). Web: www.aquabatics.com Email:aquabatics2@shaw.ca.

Bear Mountain Boat Shop, Peterborough, ON

Bear Mountain Boat Shop, is renowned for pioneering the woodstrip/epoxy construction technique which enables anyone to construct a strong and beautiful canoe or kayak with a minimum of carpentry skills Web: www.bearmountainboats.com/ Email: info@bearmountainboats.com

Boulder Outdoor Center, Boulder, Colorado

The BOC is a specialty retail store for kayaking, canoeing, and rafting. Full online sales of new and used gear. We also offer raft trips and kayak instruction and rentals of paddlesports gear. Boulder Outdoor Center 303-444-8420, 800-Do-Hydro, Email: surf@boc123.com

Brooks Wetsuits

Canada's sprayskirt manufacturer-also surf hoods, neoprene vests, pants, shorts, nylon paddling jackets, pogies, gloves, booties, neoprene socks. 1067 Churchill Cres., North Vancouver, BC Ph: 604/986-3441
info@brookspaddlegear.com

Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre, BC

Ocean Kayaking Specialists Since 1980

1668 Duranleau Street, Granville Island,
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3S4
604-689-7575

ecomarine.com

Frontenac Outfitters, ON

Paddle with Ontario's Kayak Experts - Free test paddling everyday. Hundreds of the world's finest kayaks in stock. 1/2 hour north of Kingston ON beside Frontenac Park. Web: www.frontenac-outfitters.com Tel: 800-250-3174/ 613-376-6220

Futura

Futura SurfSkis, Outrigger Canoes, Sit-on-Tops, Paddles and Accessories -the best comprehensive resource for the very best paddle craft available worldwide. Web: www.surfskis.com

Kayak Utopia Vancouver Island, BC

Always striving to help, we've evolved into the Information Superstation for everything related to kayaking on the West Coast of Canada.

We have the "Best Gear Selection" in both rentals & retail, & are two major hubs in sea kayaking rentals & tours on Vancouver Island.

Mountain Equipment Co-op Canada

A retail co-operative with more than two million members in 192 countries. Canada’s largest supplier of quality outdoor equipment. Ten stores across Canada as well as a comprehensive web store and phone/mail order service. 1-888-847-0770.
Web: www.mec.ca

Nantahala Outdoor Center NC

Established in 1972, NOC offers world-class whitewater kayak and canoe instruction, rafting, group adventure programs, biking, hiking, and international adventure travel. Stay and play at our NC-based adventure center with lodging, restaurants and our renowned Outfitter's paddling store. Tel: 800.232.RAFT (800.232.7238) Web: www.noc.com

Natural West Coast Gear BC

We offer sea kayak gear that gives our customers peace of mind on the water. Gear such as regular and oversized paddle floats, throw bags, pump sleeves, cockpit covers, paddle bags, stirrups etc., manufactured in Victoria, BC. Email us nwca@shaw.ca Web http://www.kayak.com

Northern Wave Kayak BC

We at Northern Wave Kayak play as hard as we work. Offering sales, rentals, free demos, instruction, Sunday group paddles and loads of top-of-the-line gear. Come and see us at our new location in Sidney B.C.
Web: www.northernwavekayak.com

Ocean River Sports, BC

Ocean River, one of the largest kayak and paddling speciality stores in North America, sells kayaks, canoes and paddling gear, and offers guided adventures, tours, rentals and instruction. 1437 Store St Victoria, B.C.
Voice: (250) 381-4233 Fax: (250) 361-3536 Toll-Free: 1 800 909-4233

Odyssey Kayaking, Port Hardy BC

BC Ferries port; Gateway to Northern and Central BC Coast destinations.
Sales, Rentals, Lessons, Trip planning, and Custom Tours
Phone/fax 250 902 0565 Toll Free: 888 792 3366 Email us at odyssey@island.net
New location, 8625 SHIPLEY Street, across from the Port Hardy Post Office

Pedals & Paddles, Sechelt, BC

Located on Sechelt Inlet on the Sunshine Coast, only 2 hours from Vancouver, BC.
Kayak and canoe rentals, sales, lessons and tours. www.pedalspaddles.com
Email: info@pedalspaddles.com

Powell River Sea Kayak

Explore Desolation Sound, Hotham Sound, Jedediah Island. 2 Locations: Powell River store and at the launch site for Desolation Sound. Daily Tours, Expeditions, Quality Rentals, Instruction and Sales. Retailers and Tours >
EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE!

Ripple Effect Charters, est. 2002

Offers Bareboat Mothership Sea Kayaking/Eco Tours starting late 2007, cruising Andros/Berry Islands, Bahamas.
Web: www.rippleeffectcharters.com
Email: rippleeffect@shaw.ca

Talic Sports Hammock, Rochester, NY

Built for the kayaker with a quiver of boats, these Kayak and Canoe Storage Systems are not only easy for you to use, they also provide a soft conforming "hammock" for your boats. No dents. No scratches.  Our modular system lets you buy a starter kit now and add to it as your collection grows.

Undercurrents, Calgary, AB

UNDERCURRENTS IS ALBERTA'S EXPERTS FOR KAYAKS & GEAR! Our 5000 sq. ft. Calgary facility houses a huge selection of the best kayaks and gear as well as clothing and footwear from among the finest outdoor brands. Our staff are all instructors, guides or enthusiasts - they will help you to choose the best products for your individual needs.

If you want to rent gear or learn to paddle, the in-store paddling school is set to help you out. If you have damaged your boat or gear, our repair technician can get you right back on the water.

Drop by the store or call! We love to talk about canoes, kayaks and gear! There is lots of free parking right in front of the store!

Web: www.undercurrents.ca
Email:experts@undercurrents.ca.
Phone: Toll-free at 1-877-262-GEAR (4327).