The Family Rafting Day Trip is an exciting experience featuring class 2 and 3 rapids, body surfing, swimming and a stop beside a beautiful 20ft waterfall.
Starting at $169 per Adult / $109 per Youth
Ages 5+ / 4-5 Hours
Guide Your Own Rafting Day Trip is a signature program that is only available at Wilderness Tours. Jump into adventure as you navigate the Ottawa River with help from our professional kayak guides.
Starting at $169 per Adult / $139 per Youth
Ages 13+ / 4-5 Hours
High Adventure Day Trip is Wilderness Tours’ most popular trip since we started professionally guiding white water rafting on the Ottawa River in 1975!
Starting at $169 per Adult / $139 per Youth
Ages 13+ / 4-5 Hours
Sport Rafting is our guided premier white water rafting program at Wilderness Tours. It’s designed to get your heart pumping and ensure you don’t leave dry.
Starting at $199 per Adult / $199 per Youth
Ages 13+ / 4-5 Hours
For nearly 50 years, Wilderness Tours has set the standard for adventure on the Ottawa River. Founded in 1975, we’re proud to be recognized as North America’s first adventure resort, the original destination where whitewater meets comfort, community, and unforgettable fun.
Today, 4 out of 5 rafters choose Wilderness Tours, and for good reason. No other outfitter offers the same combination of world-class whitewater and resort-level amenities.The Ottawa River’s Most Complete Adventure Experience
Here at Wilderness Tours, adrenaline and relaxation coexist in perfect harmony so you can create lifetime memories.
Learn More About Our ResortJust steps from the resort, our beachfront area is the heart of outdoor fun at Wilderness Tours. Here, families and friends can dive into a variety of activities, stand-up paddle boarding, sit-on-top kayaking, and our inflatable water park are all just waiting to be explored.
When it’s time to unwind, settle into a Muskoka chair and take in the sweeping river views. It’s the perfect blend of energy and relaxation, a place where kids can play safely, parents can recharge, and young adults can connect between rafting trips or afternoon swims.
Whether you’re chasing adventure or simply soaking up the sun, the Wilderness Tours beachfront captures the spirit of Summer, easygoing, social, and unforgettable.
Book a Resort DayRide the best of the Ottawa Valley, right from your campsite or doorstep. The Wilderness Tours Mountain Bike Park features over 20 km of gravity and cross-country trails, built by hand and machine by our dedicated trail crew. Whether you’re chasing flowy singletrack or full-send descents, we’ve got the terrain to match your level of adventure.
Trail access is free for all overnight guests and day-trip participants. Just passing through? Grab a Resort Day Pass starting at $44 per person and enjoy all resort amenities, including beach access, our inflatable waterpark, and of course, the trails.
Don't forget to inquire about our Season Passes, Mountain Bike Rentals, and our Bike Shuttle!
Learn MoreTake control in our Guide-Your-Own Raft trip, where you become the guide down world-class rapids under the supervision of our pro-kayaking guides.
Cast a line with our Guided Family Fishing Experience, where we shuttle guests to hidden riverside spots teeming with marine life.
Drift through the Ottawa River's wilderness on our Lazy River Tubing, the most relaxing way to reach our riverside resort.
Home to the Ottawa Kayak School, the only full-time whitewater kayak school on the Ottawa River and the featuring an on-site downhill mountain bike park. Wilderness Tours offers it all in one place.
All AdventuresFor over four decades, the Ottawa Kayak School has been the leading destination for whitewater kayak instruction on the Ottawa River. Located at the end of the river’s “ski hill,” our resort offers exclusive access to multiple short whitewater sections, creating the perfect classroom for paddlers of every level.
From beginner kayak lessons and private instruction to our world renowned three-week Keeners Youth Program, OKS combines expert coaching, progressive teaching methods, and a passion for the river that has inspired paddlers worldwide.
Warm water, deep channels, and consistent summer flows, the Ottawa River provides a safe and thrilling environment to learn, grow, and play.
2026 OKS ProgramsAt Wilderness Tours, there is an option for everyone, from meadow and wooded tent camp sites and RV sites with or without full hookups, to glamping tents, cozy cabins, with and without washrooms, hostel-style units, and spacious family cottages. Nestled within our 650-acre resort, each option keeps you close to the heart of the action, world-class whitewater, beaches, trails, and the warmth of a community built around the river.
Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with family and friends, Wilderness Tours offers the best blend of nature, comfort, and connection.
View Our LodgingRafters Pavilion is where every great day begins and ends. Fuel up at Java Joes Café, your one-stop spot for fresh coffee, breakfast favorites, and grab-and-go bites before your adventure. After a full day of whitewater or trails, unwind at the Poly Bar, pouring a full lineup of libations, including craft brews from our signature beer partner, Whitewater Brewing Company.
Browse the RiverShop for Wilderness Tours apparel, check-in assistance, and expert answers to all your adventure questions. Rafters Patio, where live music fills warm summer evenings and good times roll. Just beyond, you’ll find our lawn game zone, bocce ball and cornhole included, perfect for a little friendly competition under the sunset.
Learn More About Our ResortFrom the start, our mission at Wilderness Tours was clear: protect this river so it remains as pure and untamed. Since it's inception, the Wilderness Tours Land Trust has conserved more than 4,000 acres of shoreline, ensuring this landscape remains wild.
Our commitment extends beyond land. Our partnership with Algonquin College’s Outdoor Adventure Diploma Program, has helped shape the next generation of outdoor leaders, instilling the same respect, curiosity, and stewardship that this river has taught us.
The Ottawa River is more than river, it’s a classroom, a playground, and a legacy worth protecting. With your support, we can continue to safeguard its future.
Learn More About UsWilderness Tours is proud to work alongside some of Canada’s most recognized adventure tourism operators and outdoor institutions, including Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours the only through the rapids of the Niagara River, Saute-Moutons Jet Boating the only tour through Lachine Rapids in Montreal, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, one of Ontario’s premier ski resorts, and Algonquin College's Outdoor Adventure Naturalist (ODA) program.
These organizations represent some of the most established adventure experiences in Eastern Canada. Through industry collaboration, training pathways, and shared promotion of outdoor recreation, these relationships help strengthen the broader adventure tourism sector across Ontario and Quebec.
Since 1975, Wilderness Tours has played a leading role in shaping whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River. Over that time, we have safely guided more than two million guests through the river’s world-class rapids while continuing to expand the adventure resort experience around it.
Today, Wilderness Tours remains one of Canada’s longest-operating and most recognized whitewater destinations. Our focus remains simple: deliver exceptional river experiences, support the next generation of outdoor professionals, and continue building strong partnerships that help grow adventure tourism across the country.
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