10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Ottawa That You Shouldn't Miss

Tours Expedition Ottawa is the specialist in outdoor micro-tourism around Ottawa-Gatineau. As a base, we offer 4 types of outdoor expeditions, including canoeing in calm waters (canoe), hiking treks (trek), cycling in our numerous bike trails (velo), and cross-country skiing (skι). We take care in planning your expedition as per your needs, your abilities, and to the rhythm of the seasons, the weather and the local products offered. These unique expeditions are designed for up to 4 persons, including the basic equipment, a fresh and healthy picnic from local sources, transportation directly from your accommodation in the Ottawa/Gatineau region, and the services of expert bilingual guide. There is only one departure per day, with a return from 4 to 6 hours later. The 4 basic tours-destinations offered by Tours Expedition Ottawa are described below. We also offer a variety of seasonal outdoor activities, including camping, exploration of a pioneer village, group tours, night tours, adventure spas, dining experiences, to name a few. Open all year, reservations are strongly recommended!

offers both captained and bare boat charter rentals on express cruisers on the Ottawa River, the Rideau Canal and the 1000 Islands. For qualified boaters Cruisers under 30' may be rented without a Captain for vacations. For non qualified boaters, practice courses are offered. Cruisers over 30' must hire the services of a Captain and Crew for tours and celebrating special occasions. Visit website for booking

Jetski Ottawa offers recreational watersport rentals and tours in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. We are proud to offer exhilarating Sea-Doo Jetski rentals, tours, waterski, wakeboard, and towable options.

The Brass Toucan provides charter by the hour boat tours through the delightful Mooney's Bay at Hogs Back Locks, past Pirate Ship Adventures through the historic Rideau river. Longer Tours can be chartered ahead of time for day picnics at the locks at Black Rapids verdant gardens. This is a truly unique experience of Ottawa that can only be seen by boat.

Ottawa based fishing guide that specifically targets musky,bass and pike. Now booking full and half-day trips with Bill. Experienced guide with top of the line equipment that will ensure a day filled with excitement and fish. No prior experience needed, give us a call!

Ottawa Regional Tours is a tourism company that provide hiking, sightseeing, ice fishing, and adventure tours in the Ottawa area. Our tours change season to season. We hope to see you and show you around our city!

Experience a river adventure—in the heart of the city—and learn about whitewater paddling, how to 'read' the river, and safety in rapids. This activity is 100% outside with distancing and COVID-19 precautions throughout. Since 2008, we've operated skills courses and multi-day expeditions across Canada and Internationally. Now you can have the thrill of river running—easily accessible from Ottawa.

Pirate Life is an interactive pirate-theatre cruise set in a real pirate ship on Mooney’s Bay! Costumes, Face paint, treasure maps, sword fights, water cannons, and sunken treasure await!!! Vie pirate est un theatre immersif et croisier abord d'un bateau pirate! Joingez notre equipage et recevez des deguisments, tatuages temporaires, participez dans l'aventure!

Wilderness Tours Ottawa City Adventures specializes in whitewater rafting, canoeing, fishing and sea kayaking tours. Whitewater kayaking and canoe instruction as well as kayak, canoe, and SUP board rentals are also available. Tours depart from Britannia Beach at the end of the Pier in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

See Ottawa from the water! Our team of certified instructors provide quality Stand Up Paddle Education with emphasis on safety, technique, and fun! We offer Ottawa and the Valley a variety of specialty experiences including SUP 101, SUP Fitness and Yoga, SUP Racing, Whitewater SUP and Instructor Certification courses. We appreciate each individual's unique capabilities and strive to give each person the attention they deserve. We foster self-confidence, community spirit and an active, healthy lifestyle for our clients. Our Ottawa River Tour was ranked the #1 Adventure in the city.