Blessed by sparkling water and innumerous beaches, Vancouver is the perfect place for outdoor fun. If you’re a fan of water sports you’ve probably tried kayaking and scuba diving, but what about stand up paddleboarding? SUP is a great way to get out on the water, enjoy the summer sunshine, and get a full-body workout to boot. If you’re looking for the best places to SUP in Vancouver, we’ve got some suggestions for you.
#1 – Deep Cove Kayak Centre
Deep Cove
SUP is not as easy as is looks—but it’s not as hard as you might imagine. All you need to get over your fear are some basic techniques and some handy-dandy safety instructions, and you’re ready to go. At Deep Cove Kayak Centre you can take beginner (or advanced) lessons from May to September. Lessons are $60 and they are informative, practical, and fun.Paddling around Deep Cove is a great way to explore Vancouver’s beautiful coastline, up the 18km Indian Arm fjord.
GO HERE FOR: stunning scenery
#2 – Vancouver Water Adventures
Granville Island
SUP can be great full-body workout, but it can also be a meditative experience that will set your mind at ease. If you want to learn the how to confidently navigate on the board then visit Vancouver Water Adventures and take their intro lesson for $60. You can also learn SUP Yoga here! When you complete your lesson ask about late afternoon and evening classes, so next time you can catch a beautiful sunset.
GO HERE FOR: classic SUP lessons
#3 – Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres
Granville Island
You’re in luck because the water around Vancouver is pretty calm and that gives you a chance to bring your SUP skills to a whole new level. At Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres you can take a beginner lesson for $60—but once you’ve mastered the basics you can continue to improve with their wide selection of advanced classes. There have intermediate and advanced classes, weekend series, and more! This place is perfect for those who want to spend spring and summer down by the water.
GO HERE FOR: wide variety of classes
#4 – WazSUP
David Lam Park and Sunset Beach
Ah, the unavoidable pun. Everyone who likes to stand on the board will ask you, wazSUP?? However, at WazSUP in downtown Van, what is actually up is great a mood and positive energy that spreads like crazy. WazSUP is known for its super productive team building activities and social events—so think of them next time you want to see your boss in a wetsuit or want to shake up your best friend’s bachelor party. They operate our of David Lam Park and Sunset Beach and offer semi-private and group lessons starting at $90.
GO HERE FOR: SUP parties and team building events
#5 – Stand Up Paddle Vancouver
Third Beach
Sometimes it’s the little things that make your day, like enjoying a beautiful sunset down by the water. If you’re on a mission to make this summer the best one yet, head down to Third Beach in Stanley Park and check out the SUP classes at Stand Up Paddle Vancouver. They offer basic SUP classes for beginners starting at $75, and SUP yoga workshops at the same price. They also offer a class called the Sunrise/Sunset Social—a one-hour, fully guided paddle under the bright colors of a Vancouver sunset.
GO HERE FOR: sunrise and sunset SUP
#6 – Windsure
Jericho Beach
SUP is popular because it’s calming, super fun, and gets you out on the water on a beautiful day, but it’s also a great exercise for your upper arms, core, and lower back. At Windsure at Jericho Beach you can sign up for beginner group lesson for just $40 and learn how to get most out of your SUP practice. Not only you will have fun, chill, and unwind, you’ll also get ripped. The staff here will teach you about safety before encouraging you to push just a little bit harder and get a SUPer body. (Sorry, we had to.)
GO HERE FOR: safe lessons and encouraging staff
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