Water Sports · Alberta
A boat and watercraft rental outfit in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, renting powerboats, pedal boats, kayaks and paddleboards. Recent renters praise the staff and setup, though ratings are notably mixed overall.
Sun Sport Recreation rents boats and small craft on Sylvan Lake, from powerboats for tubing and wakeboarding to pedal boats, kayaks and paddleboards. Recent reviewers describe a smooth operation with easy boarding, departure and return.
Staff come across well in recent reviews. First-time boat renters said the team walked them through safety procedures until they felt confident, and one employee fished a dropped phone out of the lake. A local family found the pedal boat price reasonable and noted there was enough stock that they didn't have to wait. One renter put kayak and paddleboard pricing at about $30 an hour.
An older review offers useful tips: you may not need your own boating licence, since a temporary one is issued after going through a checklist, and the optional insurance was recommended for peace of mind. Parking in front of the office is limited, but there's free street parking nearby.
The rating breakdown is split, with a sizable share of one-star reviews alongside a majority of fives. In recent reviews, one renter's kayak had faulty screws that dug into his back, and a busy-day visitor recommended booking ahead. Check your gear before you push off and reserve a few days in advance on summer weekends.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 187 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Sun Sport Recreation Ltd directly.
