Boating

Explore your favourite conservation area up close and personal from the water! Boating is available at Christie Lake, Fifty Point and Valens Lake.

About Boating at HCA

A man and a boy paddle in a silver canoe on a lake. There is a green tree line in the background.
Christie Lake

Christie Lake covers 60-hectares and is the perfect spot for a paddle! The area is also equipped with a boat launch at the Marina Pavilion. No gasoline motors allowed on the lake.

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Fifty Point

The area offers docking spaces for 340 boats and a double boat launch. Other marina facilities include a fully serviced gas dock and pump-out station, visitor docks, hydro hook-ups, water, showers, washrooms, and winter storage facilities.

Smiling woman wearing a yellow lifejacket stands on top of a yellow paddleboard while holding an oar. A green treeline, and valens fishing bridge can be seen in the distance. The water is a bit choppy,
Valens Lake

Paddle across the lake, under the bridge and around the island; Valens Lake is perfect for a day on the water. The area is also equipped with a boat launch at the boat house. No gasoline motors allowed on the lake.

Boat Rentals

Boat rentals are available at Christie Lake and Valens Lake from Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day. Lifejackets are included with all boat rentals. Please click here for fees.

A close up shot of several red, yellow and green canoes are tied to posts at the waters edge. A lake and green trees can be seen in the background.
Christie Lake

Canoes and stand-up paddle boards are available to rent for a full or half day. Visit to Beach Store to rent your canoe. Click here for hours.

Several colourful boats, canoes and kayaks along the waters edge. A still lake and green trees are in the background.
Valens Lake

Canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and row boats are available to rent for a full or half day. Visit the Boat House to rent your boat. Click here for hours.