OTTAWA RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Four Days of Paddle-Ready Freedom on Ottawa’s Waterways — All Ages, All Gear Included
A 4-day rental from Ottawa Valley Canoe And Kayak supplies canoes or kayaks with PFDs, rescue gear and tie-downs; this guide explains pickup and return windows, included equipment, and fees.
Four Days of Paddle-Ready Freedom on Ottawa’s Waterways — All Ages, All Gear Included.
Ottawa Valley Canoe And Kayak’s 4 Day Rentals let you take a canoe or kayak away with the essential safety and transport kit included. The operator outfits each rental with paddling PFDs, rescue gear and tie-down foam blocks and straps so you can focus on paddling rather than sourcing equipment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Complete, paddling‑specific safety kit
Rentals include paddling‑designed PFDs, a throw line, a bailer with a handle, sterilized pealess whistles, a light with battery, and tie‑down foam blocks and camlock straps—ratchet straps are not permitted.
Firm pickup and return windows
Pickups and returns occur within specified daytime windows; late returns and after‑hours handling are charged—operators enforce these times to protect equipment and ensure availability.
Long‑weekend minimums and cleanliness standards
Long‑weekend bookings require a minimum three‑day rental; equipment must be returned clean or a minimum cleaning fee applies—reserve early for holiday demand.
What the day feels like
What four days on the rental feel like
The flow is practical and procedural: collect your boat and the included paddling PFD and safety kit during the operator’s pickup window, secure the craft with the supplied tie‑down blocks and camlock straps, take the vessel away for up to four days, then return it within the stated return hours. Expect enforced fees for late, after‑hours or dirty returns.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental best suits—and who should consider alternate options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This listing is a four‑day rental. Long‑weekend bookings are a minimum of three days—reserve early to secure equipment.
Pickup: Mon–Fri 10:00–4:30; Sat–Sun 12:00–3:45. Weekend rentals may be picked up after 3:00 pm on Friday. Returns must be by 4:30 pm Mon–Fri and by 3:40 pm Sat & Sun; late/after‑hours penalties apply.
Provided: paddling PFDs, a throw line, a handled bailer, sterilized pealess whistles, a light with battery, and foam tie‑down blocks with camlock straps.
Late returns after 5:00 pm are charged $65.00 plus HST. Equipment left after hours may incur a $250.00 charge. Equipment must be returned clean or there will be a minimum $60.00 cleaning fee.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When can I pick up my rental?
Pickup windows are 10:00 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday and 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Saturday & Sunday; weekend rentals may be picked up after 3:00 pm on Friday.
When must I return the equipment?
Returns must be made by 4:30 pm Monday–Friday and by 3:40 pm on Saturday & Sunday; equipment will not be accepted near or after dark.
What are the late or after‑hours fees?
Late returns after 5:00 pm are charged $65.00 plus HST. Equipment left after hours may be subject to a $250.00 charge and the renter remains liable for return and safety of the equipment.
Are personal flotation devices and safety gear provided?
Yes. Paddling‑specific PFDs are supplied and renters are asked to wear them; the rental also includes a throw line, handled bailer, sterilized pealess whistles, and a light with battery.
Do I need to clean the equipment before return?
Yes. Equipment must be returned clean or the renter will be charged a minimum $60.00 cleaning fee.
Are there special rules for long weekends?
Long‑weekend rentals require a minimum three‑day booking; anyone wanting a shorter rental must wait until 12:00 pm on Saturday of the long weekend and rent on a first‑come, first‑served basis.