Ottawa's Best Guided River Tour

View of Canada's Parliament from Ottawa City Rafting guided tour
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Ages: Rates
Adults (13+)
$109
Youth
$89

Ottawa's Best Guided River Tour

This one-of-a-kind trip (in the world!) has everything – fun, education, history, views, and just enough excitement to be thrilled at the end of the run. Perfect for adventure seekers, families, schools, bus tours or corporate groups. 

Experience Ottawa like never before! Our friendly and informative guides will steer you down fun, easy whitewater in large stable rafts that are equipped with oars and an electric motor. While guests are encouraged to paddle, the guide’s large oars and electric motor make this tour accessible to those who can’t. 

Tour Map

The Kitchissippi section of the Ottawa River

Tour Map Ottawa City Rafting
Ages: Rates
Adults (13+)
$109
Youth
$89
Ottawa City Rafting fun guided tour in ottawa.

Tour Description

Ottawa is an outdoor adventure paradise!

Uncover the amazing secrets of Ottawa, kept hidden by the Mighty Ottawa River. In between two provinces, nestled beneath the majestic Parliament, come discover Ottawa’s natural playground. Conquer the rapids in the heart of the city. Float through the lazy river (maybe with our beaver neighbors!). Catch views of Parliament while the resident Bald Eagle flies overhead, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Only accessible by rafts, ride the original path into Ottawa, and travel back in time to the logging era (see the logs up close!).

Steeped in Canadian history, the Ottawa looks as majestic as when Champlain paddled it four centuries ago. This one-of-a-kind trip has everything, right in Canada’s captial – fun, education and just enough excitement to be thrilled at the end of the run. It’s perfect for adventure seekers, families, schools and corporate groups. With 2.5 hours of adventure, ride the original path into the city and travel back in time to the logging era!

Swim Ottawa's Lazy River on the Ottawa City Rafting tour

Trip Details

Meeting Place

102 Greenview Ave
Britannia Beach Park

Our meeting location is at the end of Britannia Beach Pier

Trip Duration: 2.5 Hours

With 2.5 hours of adventure, ride the original path into the city and travel back in time to the logging era!

Available Times
Morning: 9:30 am 

Afternoon: 1:30 PM

Trip Season

May – September 

Gear Included

Paddle, a personal flotation device, and a helmet are provided before your trip
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About Us

Over 50 years ago Joe Kowalski, founder of Wilderness Tours, pioneered rafting on the now world-famous whitewater of the upper Ottawa River, an hour west of the city. From just a handful of enthusiasts in 1975, Wilderness Tours has guided more than a million down the Ottawa’s awesome whitewater since. 

Wilderness Tours grew to become Canada’s largest adventure company out the desire to “share the magic” found in whitewater.

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