Discover Year-Round Adventure

We have been in Victoria since 1989 – local veteran owned and operated. We carry a large selection of sporting equipment for year round use.

Coastal Ski & Sport / SPORTS RENT in Victoria is your one-stop shop for year-round outdoor gear rentals, sales, and fitness equipment, offering everything from bikes and surfboards to camping gear and winter sports essentials.

About

Your Year-Round
Adventure Hub in Victoria

We offer a variety of rentals to complete your next adventure at Coastal Ski & Sport / SPORTS RENT, we cater to all your outdoor needs every month of the year.

Hiking and Camping Gear

Let us help provide you with all your needs for that next camping/hiking adventure. rentals include tents, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, and more! 

Bike Rentals Near Top Trails

Located downtown, we rent a wide range of bikes, including hybrids, mountain bikes, eBikes, and more, with easy access to the Galloping Goose, E&N, and Lochside trails.

Surfing the West Coast

Surf the best of BC’s west coast at Jordan River and Sombrio Beach, just a short drive from Victoria. Coastal Ski & Sport / SPORTS RENT has wetsuits and surfboards for all skill levels.

Winter Rentals

During the winter months, enjoy the snow with our rental options of snowboards, skis, and snowshoes.

Transport Solutions

Can’t fit everything in your car? Coastal Ski & Sport / SPORTS RENT has rooftop carriers, various roof racks, kayak, canoe, and bike racks available for rent.

Fitness Equipment

Stay in shape, maintain your fitness, or rehabilitate at home with our selection of treadmills, stationary bikes, recumbent bikes, spin bikes, and rowing machines. 

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Reservations

A 1 day rental is up to 24 hours from the time you take the gear out of the store. SKI AND SNOWBOARD RENTALS ARE THE ONLY EXCEPTION. Ski and snowboard rentals include pick-up after 3:00pm the day before your rental and allow you to return the day after the rental before noon at no additional cost (we know the mountain is far away).

Cancellation Policy

72 hours (or 3 days) cancellation notice prior to pick up date/time is required for a full refund.
Less than 72 hours notice receives 80% refund or 100% rental credit to be used on any rental.

What is required to rent equipment?

To rent any equipment, we require a piece of identification (driver’s license, photo identification card, passport, etc) and a security deposit on the gear while it is out of the store. The security deposits range in amounts based upon value of the gear and can be done with withdrawal on a debit card or a preauthorized amount on credit card. We DO NOT accept cash for security deposits.

Parking is available directly in front of the store for short term use only! For longer durations of time, you will need to find pay parking on the street or in one of the many City of Victoria parkades.

Yes, we strongly encourage you to reserve in order to avoid disappointment! All reservations are made with pre-payment of the rental and can be done either in-store or over the phone with a credit card. Some items need to be tried on before we can make a reservation (wetsuits, ski boots, etc.). During busy times of the year, come in to be properly sized in advance of when you need the equipment. This speeds up your pick-up process and guarantees we will have what you need when you need it!

No worries, we understand that plans and weather change without notice. Give us a phone call or pop by to let us know. If you give us 72 hours’ notice before your determined pick-up day and time, we can give you a full refund. Within 72 hours’ of pick-up, we can offer you an 80% refund OR a rental credit for the full amount that you can use another time.

Yes, all bike rentals include a helmet, lock, flat tire repair kit and a bike map. We are more than happy to help you plan a bike route that exceeds your expectations.

YES! We sell new skis, ski boots, bikes, paddle boards, wetsuits and much more. On occasion we do also sell off our rental inventory of bikes, skis, etc.

Absolutely! As Victoria’s premier ski shop, we have a full service shop. We offer sharpening, waxing, binding mounts and adjustments, boot fitting and much more.

No – all equipment rented must be returned within store hours.