Welcome To Kayak Friendly Lodging Suggestions
August, 2025
What is Kayak Friendly?
Kayak Friendly is the way to go kayaking in comfort and style. Our main goal is to make kayaking on multi-day trips more accessible to those who prefer not to camp. A team of like-minded paddlers have identified around 100 Kayak Friendly lodgings in various lodges, hotels, cabins, houses and B&Bs throughout southern coastal BC. Paddlers can pick these places knowing there will be a roof, beds, showers and a place to eat at the end of their paddling day. Kagoagh Resort and Fishing Lodge in Quatsino Sound, pictured above, is a great example. This summer we’re busy adding new places:
New places coming onstream - and Sooke Harbour House is back!
Yes we’re happy to report that Sooke Harbour House is back in business and welcoming kayakers again to its great location in Sooke Harbour.
Also, it’s a bit of a tucked away secret, check out Osborne Bay Resort, a new KF listing that has cabins ideal for kayakers wanting to explore the Crofton area or paddle over to Salt Spring.
Kayaking in northern waters? Try Nootka Cabins or the the Sea Otter Lodge in Kyuquot.
On the Sunshine Coast we’ve added Annie Bay Schoolhouse Cottage in Frolander Bay. A great location for paddling and historic too. New owner Suzanne Smythe will tell you stories of the children who took their lessons there a century ago.
Also new to Kayak Friendly: Sidney Waterfront Inn and Suites is perfect for paddling in the Sidney area and is a great jumping off point for the Gulf Islands.
And don’t forget that Harbour House on Salt Spring Island is offering a discount for kayakers, check their listing.
How to use this website
Find an area that you’d like to explore on the map below then click on the kayak friendly places to stay that we’ve flagged for you. The link will take you to an information page designed for paddlers. From there you can contact the lodging directly to make your booking. Some people may choose a route going from one lodging to another. Others may prefer to base at one place for day paddles. Please note that we have researched locations for their kayak friendliness and done our best to provide accurate information. Beyond that you’re on your own. We take no responsibility for what you might experience at the various locations.
Note: We expect kayakers, also long distance paddle boarders and canoeists to be responsible for their own safety. Trip planners need to be aware of local tides, currents and weather conditions. Some areas may only be suitable for experienced and skilled paddlers. If you don’t know, don’t go.
Over to you - please help us to improve this website
We always want to hear from you. This Kayak Friendly website is a free resource and a work in progress. If your property could be included or your information needs updating please contact Beth: bethhaysom@shaw.ca
Paddlers, we need your help. Did you try one of our lodgings or find another great place to stay that we could add to our listings? If so, please email us - bethhaysom@shaw.ca - with short descriptions of your lodging and trip experiences and we’ll post those as short blogs. Our aim over the next couple of years is to have a paddlers review of each of the places in our listings.