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Over 10 Launch Locations

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Ottawa has many great paddling locations just minutes away.

 See our Schedule for where and when.   Email riverviewkayak@gmail.com

We can also drop off at one location and pick up down stream at another.

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Brantwood Park - Old Ottawa South

Rideau River

About Brantwood Park - Old Ottawa South

137 Clegg Street - 20 minute walk from Hurdman Station

This part of the Rideau River runs parralel to the canal.  Water is generally calm.  Great for new paddlers. Good place to spot birds and turtles. From the Queensway Bridge to the Bank Street Bridge, this paddle measures approximately 3.5 km.  It's our shortest paddle and can be completed in approximately 2 hours.

  • Located in the heart of the City
  • No power boats
  • Parking lot and street parking no charge
  • 1 portable toilet
  • Dock or shore launch (a bit muddy, wear appropriate shoes)



Book Brantwood Park

Kettle & Duck Islands

Ottawa River

About Kettle & Duck Islands - Ottawa East - Beacon Hill

Massey Lane - Blair Road - 9 km from the Rideau Centre

Kettle Island is one of the larger island on this river. Owned by The Nature Conservancy of Canada.  Lower Duck is designated as a Natural Area. Contains inner channels which provides a great refuge area for wildlife and makes a great place to explore.

  • Shore launch
  • Parking lot - no charge
  • No restrooms
  • Can be very busy, therefore best to book during weekdays or in the morning on weekends.



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Petrie Island

Ottawa River

About Petrie Island

727 Tweddle Rd (previously Trim Rd) - East of Orleans - 21 km from the Rideau Centre

A popular paddling place, this island incorporates large wetlands and wooded areas that provide habitat for plants, animals and birds especially in the spring and fall migration.   Petrie has several inlets and bays to discover. 

  • Top location for wildlife
  • Shore launch 
  • Several parking lots - $2 for 5 hours (2022)
  • Public washrooms and portable toilet
  • Large beach & picnic areas
  • PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED on Petrie Island



Book Petrie Island

Mooney's Bay

Rideau River

About Mooney's Bay Beach - South Ottawa

2960 Riverside Drive - 8 km from the Rideau Centre

Mooney's Bay is a public park with a large sandy beach.  Paddle south to Black's Rapids while enjoying the wildlife and many beautiful homes.   This route measure approximately 6 km each way.

  • Beach launch
  • Great wildlife and scenery
  • Public paid parking
  • Public restrooms
  • Pinic areas
  • Can be very busy, arrive early to find a parking spot



Book Mooney's Bay

Eccolands Park

Rideau River

About Eccolands Park

This hidden Park is located just south of Hunt Club Road near the Ottawa International Airport. Paddle south under Vimy Bridge to Jock's Landing.  This measures just approximatrly 7 km each way.  While on the water you'll get to enjoy turtles, commorants, blue herons and more.

  • 334 River Road - down 500 m to the river
  • Concrete ramp launch
  • Public parking -free of charge
  • Public restrooms
  • Pinic areas



Book Eccolands Park

Britannia Beach

Ottawa River

About Britannia Beach

This sandy beach is located in the west end of the City.  

  • Greenbank Road 
  • Beach launch
  • Public paid parking
  • Public restrooms 
  • Public change rooms
  • Pinic areas
Book Britannia Beach

Shirley's Bay

Ottawa River

About Shirley's Bay

Located west of Ottawa about 16km from downtown.  Includes a significant wetland & nature preserve forming part of the Important Bird and Biodiversity Area of Lac Deschenes-Ottawa River IBA.

  • Shirley Blvd & Riffle Rd
  • Shore/Beach launch
  • Free public parking
  • Public restrooms
  • Pinic areas



Book Shirley's Bay

Jock River Landing

Rideau River

About Jock River Landing

Located in the south of City just off Prince of Wales Drive.  You can paddle north under Vimy bridge towards Eccolands Park.  Unfortunatly no access up the Jock River due to rapids.  

  • 10 Lodge Road
  • Shore launch
  • Small Parking Lot - no charge
  • No public restrooms

 

 

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Roslyn Park (Hiawatha)

Ottawa River

About Roslyn Park

This is a small public park with an out of service boat launch in Orleans.

Cross over to the Québec side and explore "la rivière Blanche".

  • 6405 Raddisson Way
  • Small concrete launch
  • Street parking
  • No restrooms

 

 

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