About Us
Pristine Paddleboard Adventures – Cowichan Lake Paddleboard, Kayak & Canoe Rentals
Pristine Paddleboard Adventures is proudly located in Gordon Bay Provincial Park on the shores of Cowichan Lake, in the heart of the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Our stunning waterfront location offers the perfect setting for paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing adventures in British Columbia.
We respectfully acknowledge that we operate on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Ts'uubaa-asatx First Nation and the Coast Salish Peoples. We are grateful to live, work, and share these lands and waters, and we are committed to honoring their history, culture, and stewardship.
At Pristine Paddleboard Adventures, our mission is to deliver unforgettable, safe, and hassle-free outdoor experiences on Cowichan Lake. We offer premium stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals, guided paddleboard tours, and SUP lessons for all skill levels—from beginners trying paddleboarding for the first time to experienced paddlers seeking scenic lake tours.
In addition to paddleboards, we provide high-quality kayak rentals and canoe rentals, giving guests the flexibility to explore Cowichan Lake in the way that suits them best. Every rental, lesson, and tour includes top-tier equipment and safety gear, ensuring a comfortable and secure experience on the water.
Whether you’re planning a relaxing day on the lake, a guided adventure, or your first paddleboarding lesson, Pristine Paddleboard Adventures is your trusted choice for paddleboard, kayak, and canoe rentals in the Cowichan Valley. Discover why we’re a top-rated destination for water sports on Vancouver Island.
A group with paddles outside the Paddle Pod - Pristine Paddleboard Adventures
Welcome to the Paddle Pod
In the Spring of 2023, Pristine Paddleboard Adventures opened the doors to the first shipping container, naming it the "Paddle Pod". After two seasons of steady company growth, a second shipping container was added to the site in 2025. The expansion was necessary to store the ever-expanding fleet of kayaks and canoes.
P.P.A. continues to deliver stand-up paddleboard, kayak & canoe rentals along with SUP lessons & tours to people from all over the world - WE LOVE WHAT WE DO!
We are also pleased to offer cold drinks, snacks, souvenirs, ice cream, and other items for sale at the Paddle Pod.
3 paddleboards at the Paddle Pod - Pristine Paddlebaord Adventures
Watersport rental equipment at Prisitne Paddleboard Adventures
Signage on Gordon Bay beach - Cowichan Lake - Pristine Paddleboard Adventures
3 paddleboards at the Paddle Pod - Pristine Paddlebaord Adventures
A Lifetime of Experience
Josh has been a boater his entire life and found his love for the water at an early age. His parents started a sport fishing charter company in the 1980s called Scenic Marine Charters Ltd., located in Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island. After a few years, the family business evolved into a commercial fishing operation, which took Josh and his family on many adventures around the Gulf Islands, the Inside Passage, Barkley Sound, and other areas along the south coast of British Columbia. From the mid-2000s onwards, Josh managed three marine chandlers, then landed the Senior Sales Consultant role at M&P Mercury Boat Centre for 7 years. With countless hours of piloting boats, deck-handing, wake surfing, and fishing, he has gained extensive marine knowledge that he is eager to share with others.
Josh first hopped on a stand-up paddleboard in 2012, pushing off from the shores of Kalamalka Lake in Vernon, B.C. Over the years, he has taken advantage of paddleboarding opportunities in various locations in BC, French Polynesia, Hawaii, and Mexico.
Josh Tisch, Owner & Operator of
Pristine Paddleboard Adventures
Josh's Marine Certifications:
-Paddle Canada Flatwater 2 Stand-Up Paddleboard Instructor
-Marine Basic First Aid CPR/AED
-Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) ROC- (M)
-Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
Josh Tisch - a.k.a. Mr. Pristine
photo by: Michael McCaffery