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Military Appreciation Days

Military Appreciation Days

In 1974, Wilderness Tours Founder/President Joe Kowalski had a life changing decision to make. In his last year of a 4 year military obligation Joe had been promoted to Captain. With a desire to start Wilderness Tours after his army duty, his new found promotion and a promising military career gave Joe pause. In 1975 after much internal discourse, Joe decided to chase the dream of starting Wilderness Tours.

Through hard work and perseverance, Wilderness Tours became Canada’s top Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking company and with prestige comes opportunity. This came in the form of military units from all over Canada and the United Kingdom seeking out Wilderness Tours as a training location. Now, in 2024, Wilderness Tours offers training programs ranging from 1 day to several weeks.

With our origins as well as our location in the Ottawa Valley next to Garrison Petawawa, the Canadian Armed Forces have a very special place in our hearts.  Wilderness Tours is extending its military appreciation deal to all day trips on Fridays and Sundays.

Save 50% off using the coupon code: CAF50.  Any military or immediate family with military ID are eligible for this discount.  You have two ways to redeem, use the coupon code at check out our give us a call 888-723-8669 to book over the phone.  We do require all redeems to email us a picture of your ID upon reservation. Applicable on all day trips – excludes accommodations.

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Float Tube Trip on the Ottawa River
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Lazy River Tubing is Open

Lazy River Tubing is Open


Lazy River Tubing is open on the Ottawa River! Now your tube trip covers 3 kms of “Heaven’s Half Mile” and ends right at our resort.  Where you can can enjoy our live entertainment every night of the week or any of our resort amenities, including inflatable water park.


This program is perfect for kids ages 3+. Combine this trip with lunch or dinner at the resort after a perfect float down the Ottawa River. This section of river is home to Eagles, Osprey, Heron, Beaver, Turtles, Deer and much more. So keep your eyes pealed on your trip you just never know what you’re going to see.

Book your tubing trip

Book your trip with meals or without choice is yours.  Click the link below to learn more.

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Spring Celebration Sale at Wilderness Tours Raft Adventure Resort
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Spring Celebration Sale

Spring Celebration Sale at Wilderness Tours!

The celebration is in full swing on the Ottawa River! Save up to 20% off on all high adventure rafting and meal packages as well as any gentle family.

There are two ways to buy with confidence.

  1. Visit any of our applicable programs, and check out with the correct coupon code (see below for applicable codes) it’s that simple.
  2. If you don’t know your date, you can buy a gift certificate now and book your trip later.  (Give us a call)

Family Trips (kids 5-12)

Save 20% on your family’s next trip with any arrivals on or before July 11th.  (sorry Canada Day Long Weekend not included, June 28th – July 1st)  Book with your coupon code: SPRG20FA.

High Adventure Trips (ages 13+)

Looking for a high adventure trip? Save 20% of rafting trips on all arrivals on or before June 27th, 2024.  Book with your coupon code: SPRING20.

Ottawa Kayak School at Wilderness Tours is also participating with Save 20% on all OKS instructional programs (excludes Adult Keener Program) with arrivals before or on June 27th, 2024.

All gift certificates or trips must be booked on or before Friday, May 17th, 2024.

The Fine Print - Deal Policies and Limitations

Please find our important policies regarding our Spring Celebration Sale.

  1. The paid value of the gift certificates never expire.
  2. The deal does expire at the end of the season it was issued
  3. Spring Celebration Sale deals are not valid on accommodations.  If you book online your accommodation discount will be reversed before processing the final payment for your rafting portion. We apologize but this is a limitation in our reservation system and complex packages we offer.
  4. They are not valid on the following specialty programs:  Keener Programs, Adult Keeners, Or any specialty kayak clinics including EJ etc.
  5. They also cannot be used in combination with any other discount or offer.
  6. All sales are final and non refundable.
  7. Trips are transferable to other guests.
  8. Date changes must be made prior to 30 days before original booking date. Changes within 30 days of the booking will forfeit the discount – only the paid value will transfer to the new rafting date if moved within 30 days of the booking date. No transfers of date within 7 days of the rafting date.
  9. All Trips must be paid in full to receive the deal.  For any online reservations, the balance owning will automatically be taken.

Buy yours today as this sale ends at midnight on  Friday, May 17th, 2024

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Bike Park Opening Weekend 2024
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Bike Park Opening Day & Season Pass Sale

Bike Trail Building Wilderness Tours Bike Park

Bike Park Opening Weekend 2024

It’s been a wild spring with the weather we’ve been having, but our crews have been out building, cleaning, clearing and getting ready for the 2024 season.  The rains the last few weeks haven’t helped but we’ll be ready for opening Friday, April 26th!

 

We have two new gravity trails. Ender (Blue) 734 meters long and drops 44 meters and “Window Shade” (green) 1.2 km long and drops 58 meters.  New climb trail is ready for tires, also called “The Eddy” as well as a few other additions for opening weekend.

 

New for 2024 is our new skills area. We have 3 new drops and 4 tabletops.  This area is expanding every week, so keep checking our socials as well as Trail Forks for updates.

Season Pass Sale

Help support the trails by picking up your discounted season pass until April 30th.  Only $75 $50 for the entire season for individuals and $25 $15 for groms (ages 5-12).  Family max passes for families with 4 or or members are $175 $120.

 

Day pass rates for 2024 are $15 / adult and $5 for our little shredders ages (5-12).  Every dollar goes back into the trail system for new trails.

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March Madness Sale at Wilderness Tours
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March Madness Sale

March Madness Sale at Wilderness Tours!

The madness on the Ottawa River is on! Save up to 30% off on all high adventure rafting and meal packages as well as any gentle family.

 

There are two ways to buy with confidence.

 

  1. Visit any of our applicable programs, and check out with the correct coupon code (see below for applicable codes) it’s that simple.
  2. If you don’t know your date, you can buy a gift certificate now and book your trip later.  (Give us a call)

Family Trips (kids 5-12)

Save 30% on your family’s next trip with any arrivals on or before July 11th.  (sorry Canada Day Long Weekend not included, June 28th – July 1st)  Book with your coupon cod: MAD30FA.

 

 

High Adventure Trips (ages 13+)

Looking for a high adventure trip? Save 30% of rafting trips on all arrivals on or before June 27th, 2024.  Book with your coupon code: MAD30.

 

Ottawa Kayak School at Wilderness Tours is also getting in on the Madness. Save 20% on all OKS instructional programs (excludes Adult Keener Program) with arrivals before or on June 27th, 2024.

 

All gift certificates or trips must be booked on or before Monday, April 8th, 2024.

The Fine Print - Deal Policies and Limitations

Please find our important policies regarding our March Madness Sale.

  1. The paid value of the gift certificates never expire.
  2. The deal does expire at the end of the season it was issued
  3. March Madness deals are not valid on accommodations.  If you book online your accommodation discount will be reversed before processing the final payment for your rafting portion. We apologize but this is a limitation in our reservation system and complex packages we offer.
  4. They are not valid on the following specialty programs:  Keener Programs, Adult Keeners, Or any specialty kayak clinics including EJ etc.
  5. They also cannot be used in combination with any other discount or offer.
  6. All sales are final and non refundable.
  7. Trips are transferable to other guests.
  8. Date changes must be made prior to 30 days before original booking date. Changes within 30 days of the booking will forfeit the discount – only the paid value will transfer to the new rafting date if moved within 30 days of the booking date. No transfers of date within 7 days of the rafting date.
  9. All Trips must be paid in full to receive the deal.  For any online reservations, the balance owning will automatically be taken.

Buy yours today as this sale ends at midnight on  Monday, April 8th, 2024

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Family Day Sale

Family Day Sale is On!

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Save up to 30% off on family rafting and meal packages.

There are two ways to buy with confidence.

  1. Visit any of our applicable programs, and check out with the correct coupon code (see below for applicable codes) it’s that simple.
  2. If you don’t know your date, you can buy a gift certificate now and book your trip later.  (Give us a call)

Family Trips (kids 5-12)

Save 30% on your family’s next trip with an arrival on or before July 11th.  (sorry Canada Day Long Weekend not included, June 28th – July 1st)  Book with your coupon code: FAM30.

 

High Adventure Trips (ages 13+)

Looking for a high adventure trip? Save 30% of rafting trips on all arrivals on or before June 27th, 2024.  Book with your coupon code: FAM30HA.

 

This sale will only last for one week.  All gift certificates or trips must be booked on or before Friday, February 23rd, 2024.

The Fine Print - Deal Policies and Limitations

Please find our important policies regarding our Family Day Sale.

  1. The paid value of the gift certificates never expire.
  2. The deal does expire at the end of the season it was issued
  3. Family Day Deals are not valid on accommodations.  If you book online your accommodation discount will be reversed before processing the final payment for your rafting portion. We apologize but this is a limitation in our reservation system and complex packages we offer.
  4. They are not valid on the following specialty programs:  Keener Programs, Adult Keeners, Or any specialty kayak clinics including EJ etc.
  5. They also cannot be used in combination with any other discount or offer.
  6. All sales are final and non refundable.
  7. Trips are transferable to other guests.
  8. Date changes must be made prior to 30 days before original booking date. Changes within 30 days of the booking will forfeit the discount – only the paid value will transfer to the new rafting date if moved within 30 days of the booking date. No transfers of date within 7 days of the rafting date.
  9. All Trips must be paid in full to receive the deal.  For any online reservations, the balance owning will automatically be taken.

Buy yours today as this sale ends at midnight on  Friday, February 23rd, 2024

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Boxing Week Sale 2020
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Boxing Week Sale

Matt McGuire

boxing week sale 2020 whitewater rafting trips

Boxing Week Sale is ON! Save up to 40% off on rafting and meal packages.

 

There are two ways to buy with confidence.

  1. Visit any of our applicable programs, and check out with the correct coupon code (see below for applicable codes) it’s that simple.
  2. If you don’t know your date, you can buy a gift certificate now and book your trip later.  (Give us a call)
*To take advantage of the 40% or 20% discount, all trips must be
paid in full. If booking online, full payment will be required*
 

Trips for Adults and Teens (ages 13+)

Save 40% of rafting trips on all arrivals on or before June 27th, 2024.  Book with your coupon code: BOX40.

 

Family Trips (kids 5-12)

Save 40% on your family’s next trip with an arrival on or before July 11th. (sorry Canada Day Long Weekend not included, June 28th – July 1st) Book with your coupon code: BOX40FA.

 

Whitewater Kayaking

If you are a whitewater kayaker looking for an amazing deal, our boxing week sale for kayakers is 20% off for clinics with arrivals on or before June 28th.  Please use coupon code: BOX20.

 

This sale will only last for one week.  All gift certificates or trips must be booked on or before * Friday , January 5th, 2024

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The Fine Print - Deal Policies and Limitations

Please find our important policies regarding our Boxing Week promotions.

  1. The paid value of the gift certificates never expire.
  2. The deal does expire at the end of the season it was issued
  3. Boxing Week Deals are not valid on accommodations.  If you book online your accommodation discount will be reversed before processing the final payment for your rafting portion. We apologize but this is a limitation in our reservation system and complex packages we offer.
  4. They are not valid on the following specialty programs:  Keener Programs, Adult Keeners, Or any specialty kayak clinics including EJ etc.
  5. They also cannot be used in combination with any other discount or offer.
  6. All sales are final and non refundable.
  7. Trips are transferable to other guests.
  8. Date changes must be made prior to 30 days before original booking date. Changes within 30 days of the booking will forfeit the discount – only the paid value will transfer to the new rafting date if moved within 30 days of the booking date. No transfers of date within 7 days of the rafting date.
  9. All Trips must be paid in full to receive the deal.  Any online reservations, the balance owning will automatically be taken.

Buy yours today as this sale ends at midnight on  Friday, January 5th, 2024

Cyber Week Rafting Sale
Wilderness Tours Ottawa River Cyber Week Sale 2020
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Cyber Sale On Now

Matt McGuire

Matt McGuire

Cyber Week is here! Save 50% early season rafting trips.

There are two ways to buy with confidence.

  1. Visit any of our applicable programs, and check out with the correct coupon code (see below for applicable codes) it’s that simple.
  2. If you don’t know your date, you can buy a gift certificate now and book your trip later.  (Give us a call)
*To take advantage of the 50% or 20% discount, all trips must be
paid in full. If booking online, full payment will be required*

Trips for Adults and Teens (ages 13+)

Save 50% of rafting trips on all arrivals on or before June 27th, 2024.  Book with your coupon code: CW50.

 

Family Trips (kids 5-12)

Save 50% on your family’s next trip with an arrival on or before July 11th.  (sorry Canada Day Long Weekend not included, June 28th – July 1st)  Book with your coupon code: FCW50.

 

Whitewater Kayaking

If you are a whitewater kayaker looking for an amazing deal, our cyber sale for kayakers is 20% off for clinics with arrivals on or before June 28th.  Please use coupon code: cw20.

 

This sale will only last for one week.  All gift certificates or trips must be booked on or before December 11th, 2023.

Cyber Week Sale Banner
The Fine Print - Deal Policies and Limitations

Please find our important policies regarding our Cyber Week promotions.

  1. The paid value of the gift certificates never expire.
  2. The deal does expire at the end of the season it was issued
  3. Cyber Week Deals are not valid on accommodations.  If you book online your accommodation discount will be reversed before processing the final payment for your rafting portion. We apologize but this is a limitation in our reservation system and complex packages we offer.
  4. They are not valid on the following specialty programs:  Keener Programs, Adult Keeners, Or any specialty kayak clinics including EJ etc.
  5. They also cannot be used in combination with any other discount or offer.
  6. All sales are final and non refundable.
  7. Trips are transferable to other guests.
  8. Date changes must be made prior to 30 days before original booking date. Changes within 30 days of the booking will forfeit the discount – only the paid value will transfer to the new rafting date if moved within 30 days of the booking date. No transfers of date within 7 days of the rafting date.
  9. All Trips must be paid in full to receive the deal.  Any online reservations, the balance owning will automatically be taken.

Buy yours today as this sale ends at midnight on  Monday, December 11th, 2023

Cyber Week Rafting Sale
Black Friday Deal at Wilderness Tours
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Black Friday Sale On Now

Matt McGuire

Matt McGuire

Our biggest sale of the year is here! Black Friday on the Ottawa River is rolling for the 2024 rafting season.  We do have some changes this year to our sale so check out the details below. As always, our Black Friday deals don’t include our accommodations. 

 

  • 50% off all arrivals on or before July 11th or after August 30th with coupon code: BF50
    • Sorry excludes July 1st weekend (June 28th – July 1st arrivals)
  • 25% off all arrivals from July 12th to August 29th with coupon code: BF25
    • includes (June 28th to July 1st)

There are two ways to buy with confidence.

  1. Visit any of our applicable programs, and check out with the coupon code: BF50, or BF25 which ever is applicable for our arrival date, it’s that simple.
  2. If you don’t know your date, you can buy a gift certificate now and book your trip later. Please give us a call 888-723-866

This sale is only for a limited time. All gift certificates or trips must be booked on or before Midnight, November 26th, 2023.

Black Friday Kayak Deals

If you are a whitewater kayaker or looking to get into the sport, all of our whitewater kayak programs for May & June are available at 25% off.  If you are looking for teen camp or kids camp, we are offing 25% off with coupon code BF25 on those programs.

 

Check out with coupon code: BFKA25 (25% off May and June). 

Sorry our specialty clinics aren’t included in any of the deals.  EJ, Anna Leveque, Keeners, Adult Keeners etc.

Black Friday Deal at Wilderness Tours
The Fine Print - Deal Policies and Limitations

Please find our important policies regarding our Black Friday promotions.

  1. The paid value of the gift certificates never expire.
  2. The deal does expire at the end of the season it was issued
  3. Black Friday or Cyber Week Deals are not valid on accommodations.  If you book online your accommodation discount will be reversed before processing the final payment for your rafting portion. We apologize but this is a limitation in our reservation system and complex packages we offer.
  4. They are not valid on the following specialty programs:  Keener Programs, Adult Keeners, Or any specialty kayak clinics including EJ etc.
  5. They also cannot be used in combination with any other discount or offer.
  6. All sales are final and non refundable.
  7. Trips are transferable to other guests.
  8. Date changes must be made prior to 30 days before original booking date. Changes within 30 days of the booking will forfeit the discount – only the paid value will transfer to the new rafting date if moved within 30 days of the booking date. No transfers of date within 7 days of the rafting date.
  9. All Trips must be paid in full to receive the deal.  Any online reservations, the balance owning will automatically be taken.

Buy yours today as this sale ends at midnight on  Sunday, November 26th, 2023

 

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2024 Rafting Bookings at Wilderness Tours on the Ottawa River
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Booking for 2024

Matt McGuire

Book a Whitewater Rafting Trip on the Ottawa River with Wilderness Tours for 2024. We are ready to start booking your summer adventure. We have some new exciting renovations and innovations for 2024 we are eager to share with you.

 

  • New inflatable water park
  • New Mountain Bike Trails
  • River Tubing
  • Lower Channel River Trips
  • New Theme Nights & much more

Our staff have been very busy this fall once the rafting season finished, getting the resort winterized, testing our new programs and resort improvements.    We are excited for the 2024 rafting season which start May Long Weekend 2024. 

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