Water Sports · Fishing · Alberta
AQ Outdoors - Edmonton
An Edmonton paddling shop selling canoes, kayaks, fishing kayaks and roof racks, known for knowledgeable staff who don't upsell. Check stock before driving in.
What visitors say
AQ Outdoors (formerly known to some as Aquabatics) is a paddling specialist in Edmonton. Reviewers come for canoes, kayaks and fishing kayaks, and a good number also buy roof racks, crossbars and cargo boxes here.
The staff are the main draw. Several reviewers say the manager knows every boat's weight and dimensions offhand, and customers repeatedly note they weren't pushed toward the most expensive option. Buyers mention getting tips on transporting boats safely, and one angler new to kayak fishing said the team helped set him up with everything needed to be safe on the water. Rack installation gets a good word too, and the shop is open Sundays.
It suits first-time paddlers who want guidance as much as experienced canoeists shopping for a specific model. One customer was glad to find a fishing kayak locally rather than ordering from another province.
One visitor drove out after the website showed a kayak in stock, found it wasn't, and felt brushed off when they raised it. Call ahead to confirm stock and delivery dates for boats you have your eye on.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 75 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with AQ Outdoors - Edmonton directly.