The Kelowna Paddle Centre is a non-profit society operating in cooperation with the City of Kelowna to provide our community safe, accessible paddling sports for families, individuals and competitors. KPC offers: annual membership, drop-in paddles, public programs for non-members and youth summer camps.

The Kelowna Paddle Centre is the easiest way for you to go paddling! Your membership gives you full access to the Kelowna Paddle Centre and everything you need to go paddling on Okanagan Lake. It also means you are a part of our growing community – whether you are a complete beginner or experienced competitor.

As a member you have access to the paddle centre facility (including change rooms, showers, and clubhouse), free use of KPC equipment from sunrise to sunset, and unlimited classes.

Your membership gives you access to over 100 KPC boats and boards – you don’t have to buy, transport, or store your own (though we do offer limited private boat storage for members with their own boat).

Your membership makes enjoying our lake as easy as parking your car and going for a paddle. Memberships start March 1st and end February 28th.

No worries! Membership includes unlimited Learn-To, Recreational, and Fitness classes for Outrigger Canoe, Surfski, Paddle Board, and Kayak. Our instructors will help you learn to safely paddle. While you are learning you’ll be able to take out paddleboards and kayaks on your own near the centre. 

Once you are ready, you can complete an accreditation test that lets you paddle anywhere on the lake with whichever kinds of boat or board you are capable in. 

Members have free access to all KPC equipment and can make advance reservations online. Our inventory includes Outrigger Canoes for one to six paddlers, single and double Surfskis and  Kayaks, and Stand Up Paddle boards (SUP) in a range of lengths. We also have PFDs, paddles, training accessories, and other safety equipment for members to use. We continue to add new gear and it is rare that members can’t paddle the boat they want when they want.

Our guest policy allows members to bring friends and family for a small drop-in fee ($25). Guests can visit up to three times at the discounted rate.

Accredited members can paddle year round with the proper accreditation. Programs and classes run from April to September.

Members have access to the paddle centre, change rooms, showers, boat storage, and equipment from sunrise to sunset.

First time memberships may be eligible for a refund within 14 days of purchase if there has been no use of equipment or the facility during that time. A $30.00 admin fee will apply.

Membership dues are otherwise non-refundable.

The KPC yearly membership runs from March 1st until February 28th. Membership dues are established on an annual basis by the Board of Directors.

Memberships are non-transferable and only valid during the season they are purchased for.  Memberships are not valid until paid in full.

PFD’s, paddles, and boats/boards are supplied by KPC for all rentals and programs. You just need to bring a towel, a pair of clothes to get wet in, a pair of dry clothes to change into afterwards, and a water bottle.

Youth age 14 and older may register in certain adult classes and programs. A requisite skill level may apply.

For ages 6 to 13 we have camps running throughout the summer, private lessons, and our kids Junior Racing Program.

Yes, we have an online registration system for booking boats and boards. You can find information for member equipment bookings here.

Rental bookings are a similar process but restricted to certain paddleboards and kayaks.

You may also book equipment or rentals by calling us at 778-721-8230.

Yes, we require PFD to be worn in accordance with Transport Canada regulations:

9 A personal flotation device or lifejacket required by these Regulations shall not be altered in a way that compromises its original structural integrity or diminishes the integrity or readability of a marking set out in a standard related to it.

10 (1) A personal flotation device or lifejacket that is required by these Regulations, if it is of an inflatable type, shall be worn by a person in an open vessel or, if the vessel is not open, shall be worn when the person is on deck or in the cockpit.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a sealed-hull rowing shell engaged in training that is governed by safety guidelines and procedures established by the governing body.

(3) A personal flotation device or lifejacket that is required by these Regulations to be carried on board a personal watercraft shall be inherently buoyant.

11 A personal flotation device or lifejacket required by these Regulations does not have to be an appropriate size for an infant who weighs less than 9 kg or a person whose chest size is more than 140 cm.

For more information on personal flotation devices please visit this link.