Water Sports · British Columbia
A mobile kayak and paddleboard rental service around Vernon, BC, that delivers boats to a launch spot on Kalamalka or Okanagan Lake and picks them up afterward. Reviewers rate it almost perfectly.
Ed's Mobile Kayak Rental works differently from a lakeside rental stand. You book by phone or text, and the owner or his son meets you at a launch spot, often Kal Beach on Kalamalka Lake, with kayaks and life jackets ready, then collects everything when you're done. Several visitors say this meant no lineups and a quiet stretch of water to themselves.
Reviewers consistently describe the service as punctual, easy and friendly. Short-notice bookings are common: one family called in the morning and was paddling just over an hour later, and another booked the evening before for a 9 am start. The kayaks and life jackets are described as clean and in good shape, prices are called reasonable, and a mid-trip swap from a kayak to a paddleboard was arranged by phone.
It suits beginners and families well. First-timers and older paddlers mention patient instructions and suggestions for easy, sheltered spots, and the owner helps carry boats to and from the water. One group was allowed to bring their dog along after checking with him first. Most reviews are about Kalamalka Lake, with some on Okanagan Lake.
With almost no negative feedback, the practical point is that this is a delivery service within a set area, not a shop you can walk into. Arrange your launch spot and return time when you book.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 417 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Ed's Mobile Kayak Rental directly.
