OTTAWA RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Five Days of Fully Equipped Canoe & Kayak Rentals — Know the Windows, Gear, and Rules
Five-day rentals that include paddling PFDs, safety kit and tie-down gear; this guide clarifies pickup/return windows, fees and long‑weekend rules.
Five Days of Fully Equipped Canoe & Kayak Rentals — Know the Windows, Gear, and Rules.
Ottawa Valley Canoe And Kayak offers five‑day canoe and kayak rentals that come with paddling PFDs, a throw line, bailer, pealess whistles, a light, and tie‑down foam blocks and straps; pickups and returns are handled during specified windows and the operator enforces cleaning, late‑return and long‑weekend booking rules.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
PFDs, throw line, bailer and whistles — ready to go
Rentals include paddling PFDs designed for canoeing and kayaking, a throw line for rescues, a bailer with a handle, sterilized pealess whistles, a light (with battery), and tie‑down gear — foam blocks in different sizes and camlock straps for secure transport (ratchet straps are not permitted).
Strict pickup windows and firm return rules
Pickup hours are listed by day of week and weekend pickups may begin after 3:00 pm on Friday; rentals must be returned by the posted closing times and late or after‑hours returns carry steep fees — the operator enforces a $65 late‑return fee (plus HST) and a $250 charge for equipment left after hours.
Long‑weekend minimums and availability
Long‑weekend bookings require a minimum three‑day rental; anyone wanting shorter rentals during a long weekend may be accommodated on a first‑come, first‑served basis after 12:00 pm on Saturday of that weekend.
What the day feels like
What a Five‑Day Rental Feels Like
You pick up during the designated window, are handed a full safety kit and tie‑down gear, secure the canoe or kayak to your vehicle with supplied foam blocks and camlock straps, take the craft where you choose for multiple days, then return the equipment by the stated closing time — returning clean and on time avoids cleaning and late fees.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The rental includes paddling PFDs (designed for canoe/kayak use), a throw line, a bailer with a handle, sterilized pealess whistles, a light (which should have a battery), and tie‑down foam blocks plus camlock straps. Ratchet straps are not permitted.
Multiple sizes/heights of foam blocks are available so rentals can be loaded with or without a rack; camlock buckles are used to secure straps and are designed not to scratch the canoe or kayak.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When can I pick up a rental?
Pickup hours are 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, and 12:00 pm to 3:45 pm Saturday & Sunday. Weekend rentals may be picked up after 3:00 pm on Friday.
When must rentals be returned?
Rentals must be returned by 4:30 pm Monday–Friday and by 3:40 pm Saturday & Sunday. Late returns after 5:00 pm will be charged $65.00 (plus HST), and equipment left after hours may incur a $250.00 charge.
What equipment is included with the rental?
Included items are paddling PFDs, a throw line, a bailer with handle, sterilized pealess whistles, a light (with battery), and tie‑down gear—foam blocks and camlock straps. Ratchet straps are not permitted.
Are there cleaning or damage fees?
Equipment must be returned clean or there will be a minimum $60.00 cleaning charge; late returns are charged $65.00 plus HST and after‑hours abandonment can incur a $250.00 fee.
Do long weekends have special booking rules?
Yes. Rental bookings for long weekends have a minimum three‑day requirement; anyone wanting to rent for less than that must wait until 12:00 pm on Saturday of the long weekend and will be served on a first‑come, first‑served basis.