Qwanoes
Beach
Soak Up the Sun
Explore Qwanoes Beach
Sand, surf, sun and tons of fun! Hit the waves, then hit some air. Wakeboarding, tubing… how are you going to choose?
Please note that for the safety of our guests, all campers at Juniors, Junior High, Youth, and SeaQuest Camps must pass a basic swim test to take part in most waterfront activities. Campers who do not pass the swim test will have limited access to waterfront activities (but will still have fun!).
Dive Into These Options
Jet Stream
Soar 1,000 feet down this ocean zipline to the Beach Port towering in the heart of the Aqua-Park… don’t just enjoy the spectacular view – fly straight through it. Then sail over the water on the Aqua-Glide zipline to the beach! Or in the summer months, you have the option of jumping, diving, or rope swinging off the Beach Port after arriving on the Jet Stream!
Beach Port
Fly through the air on a Giant Rope Swing, enjoy Cliff-Style Jumping, or dive off this tower of fun surrounded by the Aqua-Park.
Slide Mountain
Climb, explore, slide, jump, and enjoy the view from the top of this gigantic summit of fun that redefines the meaning of huge!
Aqua-Jumps
Have fun bouncing or simply lounging on the water with your friends on these floating trampolines!
Moonwalk
Climb, bounce, slide, splash, or lounge with your friends on this gigantic bouncing dome that is both challenging and fun!
Super Slide
Have an unforgettable experience on this super-fun, multipurpose “playstation” that offers a breathtaking slide, a large climbing wall known as the Aqua-Wall, and a sizable cave for exploring!
Cyclone
Splash and spin on this giant human “hamster wheel” as you make your way through the Aqua-Park!
Iceberg
Dare to scale the heights of our 14’ Iceberg… then survey the action below from the towering peak, leap off, or just slip-n-slide!
Jupiter
Climb aboard this floating, tilting, spinning planet… fun is going out of the world!
Super Totter
Gather your friends and teeter back and forth on this giant ocean totter!
Aqua-Park/Swimming
Have nonstop fun on our giant floating playground known as the Aqua-Park with inflatables such as the Pyramid (new for 2025!), Neptune, Harbour Bridge (new for 2025!), Castaway Castle, I-Hop, Universal Pavilion, Parkway, Double Icecap, Rolling Balance, Walk on Water, Tracks (new for 2025!), Triple Cap (new for 2025!), Runways, and Water Totter – in addition to the ones already listed in this section including Slide Mountain, Aqua-Jumps, Moonwalk, Super Slide, Cyclone, Iceberg, Jupiter, and Super Totter! Get ready to party on the Pacific! Updates are added each year.
Blob
Send someone soaring through the air on this giant floating pillow… and then it is your turn to be blobbed! Blobbee ready?!
Waterskiing
Skim the water and create some spray as you ski on one or two skis! Whether it’s your first time or you know what yu’re doing, our trained and experienced instructors can’t wait to work with you!
Wakeboarding
Enjoy this incredible blend of waterskiing, surfing, and snowboarding for the first time or take the next step… our trained and experienced instructors can’t wait to work with you!
Kneeboarding
Enjoy the freedom of skimming the water across the wake… our trained and experienced instructors can’t wait to teach you or help you take the next step!
Wakesurfing
Have fun surfing on the water as you cruise along, carve into the wake, or hit some tricks! (Note that wakesurfing is not offered at Juniors camps.)
Rocket
Blast off with a bunch of friends for a wild, spray-filled ride behind the boat on the much-loved Rocket, a classic at Qwanoes Beach for over three decades!
Triple Biscuit
Sit back and skim across the water with two of your friends on this exciting ride behind the boat, a Qwanoes Beach classic!
Rockin' Roll
Lie down, hang on, and glide across the water with a friend on this exhilarating, careening ride behind the boat!
Double Biscuit
Grab a friend and sit back for a fun, spray-filled ride behind the boat… this Qwanoes Beach classic cannot be beat!
Paddle Surfing
Known as hoe he’e nalu in Hawaiian, stand-up paddle surfing emerged in Hawaii and has exploded in popularity. Get ready to glide and explore our Pacific Ocean waters!
Ocean Kayak Frenzies
Our sheltered bay across from Salt Spring Island is the perfect ocean setting to paddle and explore with your friends… or maybe to challenge someone to a race! You’ll love gliding through the water on our single and double Ocean Kayak Frenzies!
Giant SUPs
Grab a bunch of friends for some splashing or lounging in the sun on these gigantic stand-up paddleboards!
Aqua-Bikes
Experience unparalleled aquatic adventure and the thrill of pedalling through the water! A brand-new activity at Qwanoes Beach for 2025! (Note that Aqua-Bikes are not offered at Juniors Camps.)
Beach Discovery
Explore the beaches with a Qwanoes leader in our secluded bay and discover the fascinating creatures in the sand and ocean!
Fishing
Do some fishing off the dock by the Dockside Boathouse with a Qwanoes leader and see what you can catch! (Note that fishing is available at Juniors and Jr. High camps only.)
Dockside Boathouse
You’ll love this floating “hub” in the centre of all the action of Qwanoes Beach! The perfect launch pad for paddle surfing or kayaking… or to try fishing, to enjoy a 360 degree view on the roof-top deck and watch Jet-Streamers zip by, or to get your favourite cold drink or treat at the Dockside Cantina.