Featured Watersport Retreats in Canada
Elmhirst’s Resort – Ontario
Private cottages on a quiet bay of Rice Lake, just a couple hours from Toronto — but it feels way further. Elmhirst’s is built around the water: canoe launches, paddleboards, floatplane rides, and even an on-site marina. It’s relaxed, low-key, and fully tuned to the rhythm of the lake.
Price per night: $240+
Keene, Ontario
Killarney Mountain Lodge – Ontario
Granite cliffs, crystal-clear channels, and the pink glow of Georgian Bay at dusk. Killarney is pure paddler country. Rent a kayak, launch from the dock, and explore the edge of Killarney Provincial Park. The lodge blends rustic cabins with mid-century lodge vibes and dockside fire pits.
Price per night: $310+
Killarney, Ontario
Tofino Resort + Marina – British Columbia
This is where saltwater adventure starts. Tofino Resort + Marina sits right on the edge of Clayoquot Sound — an access point for surfing, whale-watching, sea kayaking, and ocean wilderness. You’re a short paddle from hidden coves, or a quick boat trip to one of the best cold-water surf breaks in North America.
Price per night: $320+
Tofino, British Columbia
Deep Cove Chalet – British Columbia
A stay for people who want the water close and the crowds distant. This small retreat in Saanich Inlet offers easy access to sea kayaking, paddleboarding, and coastal watching. It’s quiet, locally run, and completely in tune with the tides.
Price per night: $280+
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Lac-à-l’Eau-Claire Resort – Quebec
Massive lake, floating docks, boat rentals, and an indoor pool for the off-hours. Lac-à-l’Eau-Claire offers the full lakeside resort experience with a Quebecois twist — think fishing at dawn, pedal-boats at noon, and a fireside meal by night.
Price per night: $225+
Mauricie, Quebec
Johnston Canyon Resort – Alberta
You’re not far from Banff, but the vibe here is pure creekside calm. Waterfalls roar nearby, trails cross over streams, and small cabins give you access to summer-fed canyon hikes and cooling river dips. This is your base for hiking in the morning and soaking your feet by afternoon.
Price per night: $200+
Bow Valley Parkway, Alberta
Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort – Nova Scotia
Kayak out into the Atlantic from your geodesic dome or cedar yurt. Cabot Shores blends adventure and East Coast calm with direct access to the water, hiking trails, and some of the quietest shoreline on Cape Breton. Morning fog, wildlife, and wide-open water.
Price per night: $195+
Indian Brook, Nova Scotia
Wya Point Resort – British Columbia
Tucked into a private coastal forest near Ucluelet, Wya Point delivers raw shoreline beauty with upscale beachfront yurts and oceanfront cabins. Surf, paddle, or just walk the beaches between tides. This is where land ends and stillness begins.
Price per night: $295+
Ucluelet, British Columbia
Where Water Meets the Wild
These are the retreats where water isn’t a backdrop — it’s the setting, the action, and the draw. From alpine-fed lakes to Pacific surf breaks, these resorts sit where Canada’s wild waters meet open sky. You’ll paddle, drift, swim, soak, and sleep to the sound of moving water.
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Booking Tips for Watersport Retreats
May to September is prime for lakeside and coastal stays.
For inland paddle resorts: fly into Toronto, Ottawa, or Montreal.
For ocean access: target Tofino, Vancouver Island, or Nova Scotia.
Ask if your stay includes gear rentals — or bring your own for early morning paddles.
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