FORESTERS FALLS RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Low‑Intensity Rapids and Campfire Nights: Two Days at OWL Resort on the Ottawa River
A one‑night, one‑day soft‑adventure package in Foresters Falls pairing resort recreation with a family‑friendly whitewater rafting run on the Ottawa River—use this guide to plan gear, timings and what to expect.
Low‑Intensity Rapids and Campfire Nights: Two Days at OWL Resort on the Ottawa River.
Set on the Ottawa River at OWL Resort in Foresters Falls, this two‑day, one‑night package combines gentle whitewater rafting with low‑intensity resort recreation—frisbee golf, beach volleyball, paddle craft and a floating swim dock—making it an accessible outdoor weekend for families and first‑time rafters.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Family‑friendly whitewater on the Ottawa
Day two delivers a full‑day rafting run on the Ottawa River down the Rocher Fendu rapids using conservative lines and oared rafts guided by experienced staff, with opportunities to body surf, float and—if conditions permit—stop for a cliff jump.
Low‑key resort play and waterfront amenities
Your stay at OWL Resort includes access to a beach, floating swim dock with slide, SUPs, kayaks, canoes, a life‑size maze and a hot sauna, plus casual games like frisbee golf and beach volleyball for a relaxed first day.
Pontoon cruise and riverside BBQ
After rafting the group transfers to the pontoon boat for a grilled buffet while cruising historic First Nations routes back to OWL Resort, followed by an evening video presentation to relive the day.
What the day feels like
What the weekend feels like
The package unfolds as an easy evening of shore‑side play and camping at OWL Resort, followed by an organized full day on the water: a morning briefing, shuttle to the river, a guided rafting run over the Rocher Fendu rapids using conservative lines for children, then a relaxed pontoon‑boat barbecue and a cruise back to the resort.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this trip—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a one‑night, one‑day package: check‑in opens at 5:00 PM on day one; day two includes breakfast at 7:30 AM, an 8:30 AM briefing, rafting start around 9:45 AM and a typical departure around 4:30 PM.
If camping, bring your own camping gear. Bring shoes you can swim in (watershoes, sport sandals, or running shoes; Crocs and flip‑flops are not permitted), non‑cotton clothes or wetsuit for the water, and a towel and sweater for the pontoon; plan a bag for wet items. If you wear glasses, sunglass retainers are available for sale.
Meet at the OWL office at 40 OWL Lane, Foresters Fall, ON, K0J1V0 for check‑in and departures.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Soft Adventure Stay & Raft Trip?
The package is one day and one night long.
Where do we meet for check‑in?
Check‑in and meeting take place at the OWL office, 40 OWL Lane, Foresters Fall, ON, K0J1V0.
Is there a minimum weight or age for rafters?
Participants must weigh at least 50 lbs (23 kgs); those under 50 lbs are advised to consult the sister company that accepts younger rafters.
What should I bring for rafting and camping?
Bring your own camping gear if camping; wear shoes you can swim in (no Crocs or flip‑flops), non‑cotton clothes or a wetsuit for the water, and pack a towel, sweater and a bag for wet items for the pontoon boat.
Is a cliff jump guaranteed during the rafting day?
Cliff jumps are conditional—if water levels allow, the guides may stop for a cliff jump; otherwise plans follow a conservative, family‑friendly run.
Will there be food provided?
A freshly prepared grilled buffet is served on the pontoon boat after the rafting portion of the day.