Seven-Day Canoe and Kayak Rental on Ottawa's Rideau: Weeklong Paddle

1 Week Rental gets you a full seven-day canoe or kayak in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, set up for self-guided exploration of the Rideau waterway, urban canals and quieter feeder creeks. Pickup and return are handled from the rental’s Ottawa location within set hours, so plan around the company’s schedule and the region’s light.

This week-long package is straightforward: paddles, boater-specific PFDs, a throw line, bailer, pealess whistles and basic tie-down gear are included. The outfitter provides foam blocks and camlock straps so you can secure craft with or without a roof rack. Note the strict pickup windows—10:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday–Friday, noon to 3:45 pm Saturday–Sunday—and the long‑weekend rule that rentals during holiday weekends are reserved for a minimum three days. Late returns after 5:00 pm carry a $65.00 (plus HST) fee, and equipment left after hours can trigger a $250 charge; vessels must be returned clean or face a minimum $60 cleaning fee.

Why book this rental? Ottawa’s waterways pair city convenience with quick access to quiet nature: paddle sections of the Rideau Canal — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — or slip into side channels where marsh grasses and sculpted limestone cliffs give way to open water. For families and first-time paddlers, the inclusion of paddling-ready PFDs and rescue gear removes common barriers; for repeat paddlers, a seven-day window lets you stitch together day trips that would otherwise require complicated logistics.

This rental stands out in the local outdoor scene because it bundles legal Coast Guard essentials—buoyant heaving line and waterproof light requirements are spelled out—so you’re not guessing what’s required by law. The operator’s attention to secure tie-downs also makes roadside launches easier when you’re crossing from urban launch points to provincial shorelines.

Expect to paddle past limestone shoals and shallow bedrock shelves where Ordovician dolostone appears; watch for painted and snapping turtles on logs and great blue herons stalking marsh edges. The Rideau Canal locks were completed in 1832, giving paddlers a historic waypoint between urban launches and quieter bays. The rental does not include a waterproof signaling light, so bring one to meet Coast Guard rules and extend evening safety. A full week allows practice of re-entry skills, chasing shoreline light, and planning a loop returning you to the pickup point without gear shuttles.