Choose Your Adventure

Whether you are heading out for a multi-day backcountry trip or just an afternoon on the Mississippi River, we have the perfect boat for your adventure. Browse our fleet categories below.

Canoe Rentals

Kayak Rentals

Fishing Kayak Rentals

Quality Rentals & Expert Advice

We don’t just hand you a boat; we make sure you are outfitted correctly. Our staff provides expert advice on local waterways, safety requirements, and proper car-topping techniques to ensure your trip starts smoothly.

Every Rental Includes

Paddles: Sized to you and included with every boat.

PFDs: Included, or bring your own comfortable paddling vest.

Safety Gear: Fully compliant Transport Canada kits (heaving line, whistle, bailer).

Transport: Foam blocks and camlock straps to safely secure the boat to your vehicle.

While Coast Guard law only requires a PFD to be on board, OVCK rental policy requires all paddlers to wear their PFD at all times while on the water.

Rental Policy

Prices are subject to change without notice. Reservations are recommended. Rental rates are per day or part thereof. Prices do not include applicable taxes. We do not rent for river races or white water activities.

1-day Rental Reservations are not available for Saturday & Sunday (If available, rentals will be on a ‘first come’ basis).

Payment: May be made by cash, Interac, E-Transfer, Visa, Mastercard or AMEX.

Deposits: A Damage Deposit of $300.00 per canoe or kayak is required. NOTE: Pedal Kayak Rental requires a $1000.00 deposit.

Reservations & Cancellations: Reservations require 1 day charge payment in advance. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance or a 1 Day charge will apply.

Liability: You will be required to sign an agreement for liability release as well as agreement for cleaning, repair or replacement of lost or damaged equipment at the full retail replacement value plus HST. You must be 18 years of age or older.

Hours: Rentals will be available for pickup at the following times:

  • 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday;
  • 10:00 am to 3:45 pm Saturday; and
  • 12:00 pm to 3:45 pm Sunday.

Weekend rentals may be picked up after 3:00 pm on Friday.

Return Deadlines: Rentals must be returned by 4:30 pm Monday – Friday, 3:40 pm Saturday & Sunday.

Late Penalties: LATE RETURNS AFTER HOURS WILL BE CHARGED A FEE OF $65.00 (PLUS HST) no exceptions. Otherwise equipment must be returned the next day, by previous arrangement, by opening hours or a charge of $65.00 plus HST will apply. Equipment will not be accepted near or after dark. Equipment left after hours will be subject to a $250.00 charge and the lessee is still fully liable for the return & safety of the equipment.

Cleaning: Equipment must be returned clean or there will be a MINIMUM $60.00 cleaning charge.

Long Weekends: Rental bookings for long weekends will be for a minimum of three days only. Anyone wanting to rent for less than that will have to do so on a “first-come-first-served” basis after 12:00 pm on Saturday of the long weekend.

Safety Requirements & Gear

Mandatory PFD & Safety Requirements

  1. You are required by law to carry a sound signalling device or appliance (e.g. a pealess whistle) with you when you are in a canoe or kayak. Also required are an approved PFD per person, 15 metres of buoyant heaving line, a paddle and a bailer or pump (sea kayaks). These items are included in your rental.

  2. If you are wearing a Self-Inflating PFD you must carry an approved PFD on board as well.

  3. Mandatory PFD Use: All renters and passengers must wear a properly fitted, Canadian-approved PFD at all times while on the water.

  4. You are also required to have a waterproof light-signalling device, such as a waterproof flashlight (Not currently included in the Rental).

Bring your own gear? Here is what we offer, include and why:

PFDs: We provide PFDs specifically designed for paddling canoes and kayaks. Standard boating PFDs can be restrictive and uncomfortable for active paddling, so we highly recommend using the specialized paddling vests included with your rental.

Safety Gear: We include a throw line that is readily available and will throw. It is used to rescue or be rescued. The bailer has a handle and will scoop much more than the 750 ml volume required. Our pealess whistles are sterilized after every rental. If you choose to bring your own store-bought safety kit, please ensure all components are fully functional and your flashlight contains working batteries to comply with regulations.

Tie-Down Gear: We supply foam blocks in various sizes to safely load your rental onto vehicles with or without a roof rack. We also provide easy-to-use camlock straps that secure the boat without scratching the hull. Ratchet straps are strictly prohibited.