Canoe Journey

Come and explore the inner basins of Salford Quays and enjoy an instructor-led paddle tour.

You will paddle your own canoe, either solo or tandem (two people in one canoe) then onto a gentle paddle around the different inner basins.

Rules: 

1. Supervision of children on the water and in the centre is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. 
2. Anyone who is under the influence of alcohol, or we suspect to be, will not be allowed on the water and no refunds given.
3. Users must be willing to comply with all safety regulations and make themselves aware of any rules and instructions, including warning notices. 
4. Spectators must wait outside of our gated area, no one is to enter past the gates without Buoyance Aids. 
5. Safety is of paramount importance to us at Salford Watersports Centre, anyone that compromises the safety of our clients and team will be asked to leave immediately 
6. There is a zero-tolerance policy in operation with regard to abuse, verbal or otherwise towards staff or other users. 
7. You must complete all forms / questionnaires. You must ensure that you or anyone who you have booked for has filled in the relevant documents prior to arrival. Failure to do so will result in a delay getting on the water as we will need to prioritise the other customers to get them on the water in time. 
8. If you are late or miss the session, no refunds will be made. The tour will start at the start time.
9. We’ll arrive back at the start a few minutes before the end to safely exit the boats, please wait in your boat until you’re told to leave. 
10. Please zip & hang buoyance aids up on the rail provided in the centre.

Canoe sessions is designed to be a ‘Dry’ session, this means that we do not anticipate the boat to capsize due to the design of the boat and our operations, however we cannot 100% rule this out, in the unlikely event of this happening, please be assured that our team are well prepared and trained to deal with these situations, everyone will be wearing a buoyance aid which keeps you afloat. Please ensure you follow instructions at all times and only enter the slipway / pontoons when advised to. 

Please note the cancellation notice for this session is strictly 72hrs - after this no refunds will be made. You must request a refund through your booking information AND Email watersportscentre@scll.co.uk to request a refund. 

1. Minimum age is 8yrs – anyone aged 8yrs – 16yrs must be accompanied & supervised by a paying parent/guardian (adult) in the craft.
2. No previous paddling experience necessary.
3. Basic fitness required, must be to the best of your knowledge, physically fit and well to take part in physical activity.

1. Warm clothing and waterproofs in case it rains.
2. Wetsuit hire is available £4
3. Shoes/wellies that can get wet
4. We provide buoyancy aids that must be kept on at all times. We also provide helmets for anyone aged under the age of 17
5. We have lockers that are available to use. They take a £1 coin (returnable), please note we are operating with very limited cash, so we do not have change. 
6. Any loose items should not be taken on to the water, if you wear glasses, we recommend wearing a glasses strap to ensure. SWC cannot be held responsible for any damages/loss.