Kayaking at Long Lake Provincial Park near Halifax

Paddle your own kayak on a protected lake at the edge of the city

Kayak a double kayak on Long Lake in Long Lake Provincial Park, a 5,000-acre wilderness ten minutes from downtown Halifax, with all paddling gear and personal flotation devices included. Choose between a 1.5-hour paddle or a half-day adventure. Children from age 2 are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available.

The experience

Long Lake sits on the edge of Halifax's urban core but feels entirely removed from it. The 3 km+ lake has been protected from development since the mid-1800s when it served as the city's water supply, which means the shoreline stays unaltered and the water stays clean. You paddle a double kayak, so one person steers while the other paddles, or you can switch off. The lake opens into inlets, wraps around two islands, and passes the old dam that shaped it two centuries ago. A 1.5-hour paddle covers the main features. A half-day lets you explore deeper into the park's quieter reaches.

All gear comes with you: the double kayak, paddles, and personal flotation devices. Infants and small children can ride along in the kayak, and specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing someone under two. The park sits only a ten-minute drive from downtown Halifax, so you can fit paddling into a morning or afternoon without losing half the day to travel. Public transportation options run nearby if you don't have a car.

What’s included

• Double kayak, paddles, and personal flotation devices for both paddlers.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Options for this experience

2 options

Double Kayak Rental - 1.5 HoursAvailable from 5 Jun 2027Lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Half-day double kayakAvailable from 5 Jun 2027Lasts 5 hours

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 5 Jun 2027

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (2 to 10 years): free

GroupUp to 10

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Long Lake Adventure Company

Is this one for you?The 1.5-hour option covers the lake's highlights (inlets, islands and the old dam) in a morning or afternoon slot, while the half-day paddle suits anyone who wants to drift deeper into the park's quieter reaches without committing to a full day on the water.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 10 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Long Lake from downtown Halifax?

Long Lake Provincial Park sits only a ten-minute drive from downtown Halifax, making it easy to reach from the city center.

What's included in the kayak rental?

The double kayak rental includes the kayak itself, paddles, and personal flotation devices for both paddlers. All taxes and fees are covered.

What can I explore on the lake?

Long Lake stretches over 3 km and features multiple inlets, two islands, and a historic dam built two centuries ago that you can paddle past and explore.

How long does the kayaking take?

You can choose a 1.5-hour paddle to see the main features or a half-day adventure to explore the lake's quieter inlets and shoreline more thoroughly.