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Where to Canoe near Ottawa

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Looking for the best places to Canoe in and around Ottawa? Below are some great routes, trips and resources to help you Canoe in and around Ottawa.

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From the iconic Ottawa River with its world-class whitewater to serene flatwater paddling in the heart of cottage country, Ontario offers something for every paddler. Chase big waves, tackle multi-day wilderness trips in Algonquin Park, or soak up fall colors on clear, glassy lakes. And let’s not forget the beauty of the region—think rugged Canadian Shield, shimmering waterways, and endless wildlife encounters. It’s no wonder Ontario’s rivers and lakes are a must hit for every paddler in North America.

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Canoe Trips or Routes around Ottawa

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Whitewater Section
Jock River - Fun and short early spring run off run with 5 to 6 sets of class 2 rapids ending at the Jock River Landing
Petrie Island
Ottawa River - Petrie Island is a great recreational paddle within 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa, along the Ottawa River with tons of wildlife including birds, turtles, fish, small mammals, and others!
Mooney’s Bay
Rideau River - 15km stretch of flat water paddling
Almonte To Blakeney
Mississippi River - 7 km with a couple of Class 1-2 rapids. Some pretty water falls at the start and finish.

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Resources around Ottawa

Ottawa River Runners

The Ottawa River Runners Whitewater Club Inc. (ORR) is an organization dedicated to whitewater paddling. We provide an introduction to the sport and ongoing development, with a range of opportunities for paddlers of all ages and abilities to pursue and achieve their personal paddling goals in a safe, supportive, respectful, and responsible environment. The Pumphouse facility provides a class 2 whitewater site within the city, as well as a moving water beginners area below, where the outflow meets the Ottawa River at Victoria Island.
LeBreton Flats, Ottawa, ON K1R 0A7
https://www.ottawariverrunners.com/

Trailhead Paddle Shack

Canada's premiere paddling and outdoor gear specialty store since 1976.
4-2148 Carling Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2A 1H1
613-722-4229 • 1-866-529-2576
https://www.trailheadpaddleshack.ca/

RA Canoe Camping Club (RACCC)

tours, courses
2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7
(613) 733-5100
https://www.raccc.ca/

Nanook Expeditions

paddling school, guided tours
2721 Thomas A. Dolan Pkwy, Carp, ON K0A 1L0
(613) 979-9199
https://nanookexpeditions.com/

Ottawa City Rafting

River rafting tours
102 Greenview Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 5Z6
1 844-688-7238
https://ottawacityrafting.com/

Boreal River Adventures

WW river rafting tours
78 George St, Suite 204, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5W1
1-866-242-9383
https://adventures.borealriver.com/

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