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Take a 4-hour self-drive boat rental from Squamish into Howe Sound—an accessible way to cruise islands, watch seals and eagles, and visit quiet coves. Expect a safety briefing, life vests, first tank of gas, and a refundable hold.
Take a 4-hour self-drive boat rental from Squamish into Howe Sound—an accessible way to cruise islands, watch seals and eagles, and visit quiet coves. Expect a safety briefing, life vests, first tank of gas, and a refundable hold.
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Operated by Squamish Watersports · Squamish, British Columbia
Morning light slices between granite ridges as you push off the dock and the 17ft fiberglass hull smooths the Sound’s chop. The canopy shades a small group while spray beads on the bow; islands drift past like low, green punctuation marks. This is boating at a human scale—close to shorelines, close to wildlife, free to choose a cove or follow an eagle’s glide.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for people of most fitness levels; you should be able to step on/off a small boat and move across a low-profile deck.
Yes—an operator competency check is required; the operator can complete a short video and test to obtain a temporary license for the rental.
The rental includes the first tank of gas, up to five life vests, an anchor, basic safety equipment, oars and a bailer.
Maximum occupancy is five people; creative seating may be needed for groups larger than four to stay comfortable.
A security hold of approximately $1,000 is placed on the card for motorized vessel rentals; check the operator’s terms for exact details.
Howe Sound was carved by glacial action and later used for logging and shipping; Squamish sits on the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people whose maritime knowledge shaped local use of the Sound.
Stick to marked mooring spots, pack out all waste, avoid close approaches to resting marine mammals, and follow local regulations to reduce disturbance to shoreline habitats.
Squamish Watersports operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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