Kayak to the shipwrecks of Big Tub Harbour

Come join us for an experience to remember at the Tobermory Cruise Centre on Lee's Wharf. Best of all, you get on the water directly from our docks, in one of our colourful kayaks or on a stand-up paddleboard.

We are perched at the entrance to Little Tub Harbour, right next to the Tugs shipwrecks. Only a short, picturesque paddle away, you will experience firsthand the Sweepstakes and City of Grand Rapids shipwrecks in Big Tub Harbour.

Make On The Water Kayaks a must-do when in Tobermory. It will be one of the highlights of your visit, and one you'll want to visit over and over again.

The bow of a yellow kayak pointed toward Big Tub Lighthouse
The wreck of the Sweepstakes under clear water in Big Tub Harbour
The Sweepstakes. Photo: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0

Choose your boat

Every kayak comes with a paddle, a life jacket and a safety kit.

A paddler in a yellow and green sit-on-top kayak

Single kayak

From $40

A sit-on-top kayak for one paddler.

An adult and a child in a red tandem kayak beside the floating dock

Double kayak

From $50

A tandem sit-on-top kayak for two.

A paddler standing on a blue and white paddleboard on Tobermory harbour

Stand-up paddleboard

From $40

A stand-up paddleboard, available from mid-June.

Pricing

Rental rates

Our rates are friendly too.

  • TBD whether HST is included in these prices or added
Kayak and paddleboard rental rates
Rental1 hour2 hours
Single kayak$40$55
Double kayak$50$75
Stand-up paddleboard$40$55

First come, first served

All rentals are first come, first served: no reservations needed. We open at 10:00 AM, Wednesday to Sunday. To rent, pop in to the Departure Dock at 53 Bay Street South between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and we'll get you set up and on the water.

  • Kayaks: from the May long weekend to the end of September, depending on the weather and the water temperature
  • Stand-up paddleboards: from mid-June to the end of September
  • New to kayaking? We'll coach you and have you in the fun zone in short order.
  • Parking: free for our guests at two designated lots, each a 15-minute walk from the dock

See you on the water!

Waiver

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Frequently asked questions

Still wondering about something? Send us a message or call 519-596-2626.

Do I need a reservation?

No. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are first come, first served.

When are you open?

We open at 10:00 AM, Wednesday to Sunday. Pop in between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to rent. Kayaks are available from the May long weekend to the end of September, and paddleboards from mid-June to the end of September.

I have never kayaked before. Is that OK?

Yes. We'll coach you and have you in the fun zone in short order.

What comes with a kayak?

A paddle, a life jacket and a safety kit.

How long can I rent for?

Our rates are for one hour or two hours. See them above.

What will I see?

The Tugs shipwrecks sit right next to our dock. A short paddle away in Big Tub Harbour are the Sweepstakes and City of Grand Rapids wrecks and Big Tub Lighthouse.

Where do I park?

Parking is free for our guests at two designated lots, each a 15-minute walk from the dock.