Kayaks

Kayaks: what they cost in Canada and how to ask for offers

Updated 4 November 2026

A kayak in Canada costs from about CA$235 for a basic inflatable to about CA$2,340 for a touring or sea kayak, according to Canadian sellers' websites in November 2026. The exact price depends on type, seats and what is included; for current offers, post a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Prices are per kayak, so compare the "what is included" line in each offer before you decide.

Lifejackets and what Canadian rules require

In Canada every person on board must have a Canadian-approved PFD or lifejacket, and a spare paddle is advised in case one is lost or damaged. For human-powered boats under 6 metres, one lifejacket or PFD per person on board is the legal minimum. In Ontario the PFD must be properly sized for each person, and buoyant "lifesaving cushions" are not approved safety equipment. Transport Canada publishes the safety requirements for paddleboards, kayaks and canoes, so check them before your first trip.

Season: a spring-to-autumn sport

In most of Canada paddling runs from late spring to early autumn, so a kayak bought in November will mostly wait for the warm months. Winter, from December to February, is the off-season in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. Buyers who want a boat ready for next summer can order now and collect in spring.

Length, weight and delivery between cities

Some listings give length in feet and weight in pounds. Convert to metres and kilograms before you compare: a 12-foot kayak is about 3.7 metres. Long kayaks are costly to move, so ask whether delivery to your city is included in the CA$ price, especially if the seller is in Vancouver and you are in Ottawa. If you plan to lift it onto a roof rack, ask for the weight in kilograms.

When you write the request, state the kind of kayak (sit-in, sit-on-top, inflatable, fishing or touring), the number of seats, the material, the intended use, what is included (paddle, PFD, cover, pump), your budget in CA$ and your city. On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers and can include a photo. The AI asks for missing details, looks through Canadian sellers' websites and price lists, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with price, terms and delivery, while your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. For inflatable models, see Inflatable PVC boats, or for larger craft Boats & watercraft.