"The Biggest Little Surf Shop on Vancouver Island"Heading to Tofino for a day or more of surfing?
Stop in on your way and catch up on the latest news and pick up some new gear or a
rental for a buddy.
We have the largest selection of
LONGBOARDS in Canada, with boards ranging from 5'8" fishes to 12'0' Longboards, and more... Can't seem to find something on the racks that suits your style or needs? Let us work together to order you the custom board of your dreams. Talk to us first!
Check out our Board Room for boards currently in stock. We have performance longboards, classic longboards, noseriders, retro fish and mini-longboards.
New for this year are 70's style single fins and retro-eggs, as well as SUP (Stand Up Paddle boards) that can also be used without a paddle. We welcome trades and also have a lay-a-way plan. So, come on in, and check out our upstairs boardroom – you may find just what you’ve been looking for.
As well as surfboards, you will also find wetsuits surf accessories, boogie boards and skim boards.
Island Longboards is located west of Qualicum Beach on Highway 4 heading to the West Coast of Vancouver Island in Beautiful British Columbia. Click here for directions and store hours.
ISLAND LONGBOARDS offers competitive rental rates all year round and we do not charge an overnight rate so you'll save time and get tons more surfing in!
Our rental surfboards are available in 6'4 Fish, 7’2, 7'6, 8'0, 8’2, 8'4, and 8'6 plus a fleet of 8'8 and 9'2 Longboards. Or try out our 10’2 and 11’0 longboards for something different. We also have an excellent selection of Men's, Women's and Grom's wetsuits in sizes from a Kids size 4 to Men's XXXL.
We now also have fiberglass boards for rent. These boards are intended for someone who has surfed before or someone in the market to buy a "foam and fiberglass" board and wants to feel how they ride. They are 9'0 and 9'6 and are available at $45.00 a day. If you want to try these Longboards be sure to book them in advance.
We also rent body boards which are great fun for the whole family. Roofracks and straps are free when you rent boards, and we will even help you put them on!
Reserve online
here.
Island Longboards is a shop with a difference - we are not a boutique store. You won't find racks of fashionable clothing and shoes in our store; we do however have a selection of cool and original Island Longboards t-shirts and hoodies for guys and girls.
We specialize in Longboards and surf accessories and will help you select the right equipment to get you into the water and having fun. Island Longboards caters to the needs of all LONGBOARDERS. We have boards for the very big guys, narrower boards for women and smaller longboards for the groms. Whether you are looking for a classic shape with volan cloth, tailblock and multiple stringers or a high performance board, the shop will go out of its way to help you.
We carry the largest selection of longboards in stock in Canada. If a custom board is your next step we will provide the expertise to assist in the selection of shape, dimension and fin setup to get you on the right equipment. Click
here to learn more about ordering a custom board.
Stand Up Paddleboarding is an exciting alternative to conventional longboarding in that the surfer remains standing and moves through the water by paddling a long, canoe style paddle.
Typically more suitable for smaller summer beachbreak waves or a nicely lined up point or reef break, Stand Up Paddleboarding is also a great alternative to kayaking or canoeing on flat open waters such as protected harbours, inlets, inland lakes and even slow moving rivers.
What makes Stand Up Paddleboarding especially attractive is the fact that it's not only a new way to ride waves at your favorite break, but it's also a great activity and workout for those of you who live near flat water such as a lake or around protected waters such as those of you who live on the East side of Vancouver Island or on the Lower Mainland.
Here at Island Longboards, we offer Canada's largest selection of Stand Up Paddleboards as well as all the accessories such as paddles, leashes, racks and rail tape.
Stand Up Paddleboarding is ancient form of surfing that started in Polynesia by surfing instructors who needed to manage large groups of beginner surfers as standing on the board gave them a higher view point increasing visibility of what was going on around them such as incoming swell. To begin with, this started with using a one bladed paddle standing on a normal length surfboard. This evolved to standing on longer surf boards and paddling with modified paddles in the 1940s and 1950s.
Many local surfers have converted because of the versatility of the new sport as well as the fact that Stand Up Paddleboarding offers the ability to catch more waves, offers a better view of incoming sets as well as the fact that a wave can be caught much earlier in formation because of the additional speed a Stand Up Paddleboarder can gather.
Custom Stand Up Paddleboards range in price from around $950 to $1800 new, and we here at Island Longboards offer an exceptional selection of boards available across the various price points.
Generally speaking, all our boards are longer than 9 feet and up to 12 feet in length and include such features as padded decks, concave hulls, grab handles, rail protectors, multiple fin layouts, daggerboard slots (for conversion into a light wind windsurfer).
For more information on our Stand Up Paddleboard selection,
click here!
Paddles come a great variety as well, offering a selection of different sizes and shapes according to what you'll be using them for, whether it be flatwater speed, or short burst power needed for catching those waves way outside. For more information on our Paddle selection, please click
here!
Stand Up Paddleboarding is a fun, new emerging sport in the world and our area, and we are excited to introduce group “Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding” lessons, as well as “Guided Coastal and River Cruises”, to share the stoke of this new sport. Whether you would like to give Stand Up Paddleboarding a try for the first time, or if you are already hooked, and would like to go on longer paddles, the best way is to book one of our new packages. Our qualified and experienced instructors will help you learn this unique sport, and we are certain that you will have a great time!
No experience is needed for the “Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding” lesson. A stand up paddle board, and paddle, will be provided. In colder conditions a wetsuit and boots may be necessary (available for rent from Island Longboards, or use your own). The best way to learn is to begin on flat water. Our lessons will be held on the calm waters of beautiful Qualicum Beach. Lessons are open to paddlers of all ages and abilities. Why not try something new this year?
Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) $75 + GSTIn our introductory group lesson you will learn everything from beach, wind and weather conditions, board and paddle selection, how to carry your board and entry into the water, paddling techniques, basic safety and rescue techniques. Stand Up Paddling helps with your core balance, posture and is a great workout. With our instruction you will be having fun paddling our beautiful coastline and totally stoked on your very first lesson.
Offered every Wednesday and Saturday at Qualicum Beach at 10am (reservation necessary)
Duration 2 hours
Guided Coastal and River Cruise $75 + GSTOnce you have mastered the basics why not enrol on one of our guided coastal and estuary tours. Depending on the conditions and tides we will take you on a short coastal trip from Qualicum Beach or on a guided cruise along the beautiful Little Qualicum River and estuary. The views are stunning and there are many opportunities to spot magnificent sea and bird life. To enrol on this course you must have completed our “Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding” course or have previous experience.
Offered every Wednesday afternoon at 4pm (reservation necessary)
Duration 2 - 2½hours
BookingsAdvanced booking is necessary for both the “Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding” lesson and the “Guided Coastal and River Cruise”. Please call us or stop in at the shop to make the reservation. Full payment is required before the lesson takes place.
The meeting place for the “Discover Stand Up Paddling” lesson as well as the “Guided Coastal and River Cruise” will be at ‘Four Poles’ at Qualicum Beach, and we will meet on the lawn section beside the public washrooms. Lesson times are fixed, so please do not arrive late.
Please note that our SUP lessons are dependent on the weather and tide conditions, and if deemed necessary the time, date and/or location may need to be changed accordingly. In the event of this happening we will contact you with the new information.
