Water sports and leisure activities Ontario

For an adventurous stay on the banks of the tumultuous Ottawa River, Wilderness Tours is highly recommended. Rafting is by far the most popular activity, offered in gentle, adventure and extreme versions. Whitewater kayaking is also part of the offer, as well as sea kayaking, paddleboarding and mountain biking. The resort offers on-site lodging (various options) as well as a host of services and facilities (restaurant-bar, sauna, beach, sports fields, live shows, etc.).

The Niagara Gorge and its rapids promise you an adrenaline-filled expedition! Powerful boats will make you do ^360o turns at full speed in white water. All you have to do is choose the type of boat, depending on whether you want to be soaked from head to toe or not. For those wondering, you won't see Niagara Falls and the Falls during this whitewater tour. Note that the company also operates on the American side in Lewiston, New York. Packages available in combination with other Niagara activities.

Want to take to the water just a few steps from downtown? Located on the waterfront, this water sports center offers a wide range of services for all levels and tastes. You can rent a variety of boats such as canoes, kayaks or paddleboards (SUP), take courses to learn or develop your technique, or take part in a guided tour such as the one offered in a large traveling canoe (rabaska).

Nestled on the shores of Dow's Lake and the Rideau Canal, this beautiful haven of nature is home to a marina and a pavilion offering outdoor equipment rentals. With this body of water at your fingertips, you might as well take a trip by canoe, kayak, paddle boat or paddle board. When winter sets in, you can put on your skates and hit the world's largest skating rink, the Rideau Canal Skateway. You can also rent snowshoes or a giant sled. Feeling hungry? Choose from two on-site restaurants.

Ahoy Rentals specializes in renting bikes, canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, dinghies and even skippered sailboats. The place also offers courses to learn the basics of these different water activities, as well as a guided bike tour in the city of Kingston (Downtown Kingston Tour). Good deal: the early bird rental which allows you to rent a kayak or a SUP from 6:30 am to 9 am for the price of a one hour rental. Shuttle service for the Rideau Canal Heritage Route, between Kingston and Smith Falls or Merrickville and Ottawa.

Algonquin Outfitters is the leader in canoe and kayak rentals and guided tours in Algonquin Park. Camping and outdoor equipment (summer and winter) and mountain bikes are also available for rent. Highly professional staff and very competitive rates. Note that Algonquin Outfitters is also present at many other locations in the region (Bracebridge, Haliburton, Huntsville, Opeongo, Oxtongue Lake, Port Carling, etc.). Some of them offer winter activities (see website).