Paddle Tours

Guided Rideau Canal Paddle tours for kayaks or canoes – Rideau Lakes section

Experience paddling Ontario’s only UNESCO World Heritage site and a Canadian Heritage River. The Rideau Lakes section of the Rideau Canal flows through the spectacular landscape of the Canadian Shield and the Frontenac Arch UNESCO Biosphere. The dramatic granite outcrops and the lush forests are an iconic backdrop to your paddle adventure. Just 90 minutes south of Ottawa and 45 minutes north of Kingston. Paddling the Rideau Canal is a Flat-water paddle experience so it’s very safe and enjoyable for beginners and intermediate paddlers. Guided tours are led by Paddle Canada certified interpretive Guides.

What Guests can expect

Paddle 10-12km each day for beginners / up to 20-25km each day for Intermediate
Be capable of a few hours of moderate exercise each day
We suggest arriving the evening before to unplug and step back into “Rideau” time!

Half Day Guided Rideau Paddle Tour with instruction

Package includes

Half day kayak rental with paddles & safety equipment
Certified paddle Instructor

Price per person: from $75 (2 person minimum)

1 Day Guided Rideau Paddle Tour

A full day of paddling on one of the most beautiful sections of the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal. This tour includes a kayak rental but is also available if you have your own kayak.

Package includes

Full day kayak rental with paddles & safety equipment
Interpretive Guide
1 “Flavours of the Rideau” gourmet picnic

Price per person: from $150 (2 person minimum)

2 Day Guided Rideau Paddle Tour – Island under the Stars

This package is an authentic way to experience paddling on the Rideau just as the Voyageurs or first settlers did. This guided paddle tour features 2 days of paddling on one of the most beautiful sections of the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal with an overnight on an Island. You will enjoy a local “Flavours of the Rideau” gourmet picnic and heritage Shore meals as the guides would have provided back at the turn of the century.

Package includes

2-day kayak rental with paddles & safety equipment
Interpretive Guide
1 night camping on an Island
Guests bring their own sleeping bag but tents and camping gear is provided
1 Shore dinner
1 Shore breakfast
1 “Flavours of the Rideau” gourmet picnic

Price per person: from $280 (2 person minimum)

2 Day “Luxury” Paddle Tour

This package is a more “luxurious” way to experience paddling on the Rideau. This guided luxury paddling experience features 2 days of paddling on one of the most beautiful sections of the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal with an overnight at one of the Rideau’s historic accommodation properties (Lodge, Inn or B&B). You will enjoy local “Flavours of the Rideau” gourmet picnics and dining at some of the Rideau’s unique restaurants.

Package includes

2-day kayak rental
Paddles & safety equipment
Interpretive Guide
1 night accommodation
2 gourmet picnic meals
3 dining vouchers (2 breakfast + 1 dinner)

Price per person: from $425 (2 person minimum)

Voyageur Canoe Tours (paddle the Rideau Canal or the 1000 Islands)

Experience paddling in a big canoe just like the Voyageurs! This full day tour includes a paddle lesson, heritage & nature interpretation of these UNESCO sites by qualified guides, a gourmet picnic lunch, beverages, snacks and your very own “ceinture fléchée” like the ones worn by the French Canadien Voyageurs. Two locations to choose from. Available by reservation for groups of 10 to 30 passengers.

RIDEAU CANAL TOUR departs from Chaffey’s Lockstation

1000 ISLANDS TOUR departs from Gananoque’s Joel Stone Park

TOUR TIMES 10am – 3pm PRICE $80 Adults $60 Children (12yrs)

To check availability and to sign up contact Rideau Tours at 613-583-4783 or [email protected]

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