OTTAWA RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Seven Days of Canoe and Kayak Rental — Safety Gear Included
A seven-day rental that supplies PFDs, safety kit and tie-downs, with defined pickup and return windows so you can plan your Ottawa paddling days.
Seven Days of Canoe and Kayak Rental — Safety Gear Included.
Rent kayaks and canoes for a full week with all required safety equipment provided, then pick up and return during the operator's specified hours; the rental is structured so you arrive, launch, paddle and return within firm time windows.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Safety‑ready boats and hardware
Rentals include paddling‑appropriate PFDs, a throw line, a bailer with handle, sterilized pealess whistles, the orange kit that makes you legal, and a light (with battery); tie‑down foam blocks and straps are provided for transport, while ratchet straps are not permitted.
Defined pickup and return windows
Pickup is available during set daytime windows Monday–Friday and shorter windows on weekends; weekend rentals may be picked up after 3:00 pm on Friday, and returns must meet the operator’s specified cutoff times.
Fees and long‑weekend rules
Long‑weekend bookings require a minimum three‑day rental; late returns, dirty equipment and after‑hours abandonment carry specific fees that the renter must know before leaving the lot.
What the day feels like
What a weeklong rental feels like
The flow is simple and regimented: pick up your canoe or kayak within the posted windows, head out for your paddling days with PFDs and safety kit already supplied, and return the equipment by the operator’s return deadline — the arrangement is designed to let you focus on time on the water while meeting clear logistical rules.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should pause.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pickup windows: Monday–Friday 10:00 am–4:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm–3:45 pm. Weekend rentals may be picked up after 3:00 pm on Friday. Returns must meet the operator’s posted cutoff times.
The operator supplies paddling PFDs, a throw line, a bailer with handle, sterilized pealess whistles, the orange compliance kit and a light (with battery); tie‑down foam blocks and camlock straps are provided — ratchet straps are not permitted.
Late returns after 5:00 pm are charged $65.00 plus HST; equipment returned dirty faces a minimum $60.00 cleaning charge; equipment left after hours may incur a $250.00 charge and the renter remains liable for the equipment.
Long‑weekend rentals require a minimum three‑day booking; anyone wanting fewer days must rent on a first‑come, first‑served basis after the posted time on Saturday of the long weekend.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When can I pick up my rental?
Pickup is available Monday–Friday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 12:00 pm to 3:45 pm; weekend rentals may be picked up after 3:00 pm on Friday.
When must I return the equipment?
Returns must meet the operator’s posted hours: by 4:30 pm Monday–Friday and by the stated weekend cutoff times; equipment will not be accepted near or after dark.
What happens if I return equipment late or after hours?
Late returns after 5:00 pm will be charged $65.00 plus HST; equipment left after hours can incur a $250.00 charge and the lessee remains fully liable for return and safety of the equipment.
Do I need to clean the equipment before I return it?
Yes — equipment must be returned clean or a minimum $60.00 cleaning charge will apply.
Are there minimum rental lengths for long weekends?
Yes — rental bookings for long weekends are for a minimum of three days; shorter rentals during those long weekends are handled on a first‑come, first‑served basis after the posted Saturday time.