Opening Weekend 2022

Open for Rafting

Surf’s Up!

Throughout the adventure world, there are calls to action which make the blood run faster and smiles turn giddy. Examples are “surf’s up” or it’s a “powder day”. On the Ottawa River, it’s “Bussie’s In” which means a giant surf wave for kayakers and for rafters, it means the best two days of rafting found east of the Rocky Mountains. While the Ottawa is always good, there are some levels that take it from good to great and we have it now.

 

Day 1

The Main Channel with two of the rapids rivalling the Grand Canyon. Bus Eater is world famous rafting as you paddle hard into the “soft spot” between the river wide white-faced monster with Bus Eater on your left and Big Bus on your right. With all big water runs, an unscheduled swim is possible and with the zodiac rescue boat on patrol below, river time is brief. Further downriver is “Coli-West” with its rolling towering waves. For enthusiasts, the rafting just doesn’t get better.

 

Day 2

After a well-deserved dinner, campfire entertainment and good nights sleep, is the Middle Channel which is peaking as well. Favourites like Little Trickle and Lower No Name cap the best two days of rafting anywhere. It’s just that great at these water levels.

This offer is time sensitive as the river moves to summer levels in a few weeks. We want to make your decision to act by making the overnight part easy. Every group of 4 gets one free night of accommodation (out of two).

 

Sound the alarm and spread the word. Hope to see you very soon.

London House Accommodation at Wilderness Tours Center Apartment

Ontario Stay-cation Tax Credit

Did you know that Wilderness Tours accommodations are eligible for your Ontario Stay-cation Tax Credit! That’s right, you can save even more on your Wilderness Tours Ottawa River Vacation.

Receive up to $1000 tax credit when you book accommodation upgrades with Wilderness Tours. For full details on how to receive your tax credit, please visit the Government of Ontario Website.

Fall Colors on the Ottawa River

Experience Fall Colors

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While our programs have ended, we still welcome overnight visitors to the National Whitewater Park. Each season has its own allure and Fall is probably the best. The forests are ablaze with colour and sounds of overhead geese, seeing a deer standing close by, watching the turkeys strut their stuff and falling acorns add to the sensory overload. The forest even smells different as the blanket of fallen leaves starts to decay.

We are open to the end of October with a variety of self contained accommodation options at our two locations. On site at the Park Village is the London House, Manor and the Cottage. Off site about 15 minutes away is the Beach House and Log Cabin. All of our units have full kitchens so think about fall flavours as you plan your riverside outing. There is a two-night minimum.

While our rafting and kayaking programs are closed for the season, there are lots of hiking and rural roads for driving and cycling. We’ll provide you with maps and suggestions. Do keep in mind, we are now closed but our larger accommodation units are still open for your enjoyment. There will be parts of the property that will be unavailable due to ongoing improvements on site but there are many other local trails, boutique shops and farmers markets to enjoy

At the Park Village, hiking is right outside your door with the lookout and the adjacent Ottawa River Provincial Park. Other great hikes just a ten-minute drive away are Inspiration Point, the Grand View and Miami Beach. All offer spectacular vantage points to see the river. Please keep in mind you are on your own while you hike so prepare accordingly.

Available Rental Units

We have some amazing locations for you to experience fall colors in the heart of the Ottawa Valley.  These units are directly on or in close proximity to our hiking and biking trails along the river corridor.

London House

The Manor

The Cottage

Beach House

Log Cabin

Lake House

Wilderness Tours Guide Staff

Want to learn to be a guide?

Join our Staff

September 17th weekend, Wilderness Tours is offering a full intro weekend to learn to be a river guide.  Wet your whitewater whistle on the Ottawa River for the weekend to see if you have what it takes to become a river guide.

If this is something that interest you, and you’re available the weekend of Sept 17-19th, then for only $49 you can try out to be a river guide on the Ottawa River.

Wilderness Tours Guide Staff
2021 Opening Weekend Whitewater Rafting Ottawa River

Open Day 2021

Together with our partners, customers and staff, Wilderness Tours continues to do its part to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

 

Beginning Wednesday, June 16th, we will be open for our 2021 Rafting Season

 

We ran successfully during 2020, keeping our guests as well as our staff safe. For this coming season, we are further strengthening our COViD-19 protocols to ensure we are exceeding the local health unit requirements. If you wish to read our full COViD-19 information. Please following this link here.

 

Rest assured, all of our guests trips who have been effected by lock downs are offered either full refunds, or alternate dates (where applicable, see COViD policies pages for full details). Our phones and emails are open 7 days a week for any additional questions that you may have. We look forward to hosting our rafting and kayaking guests soon.

Wilderness Tours International Women's Day

International Women’s Day

Monday, March 8th is the official International Women’s Day.  The Theme for 2021 is “Choose to Challenge” and we do have challenges for you!

 

Wilderness Tours is celebrating International Women’s Day with some incredible deals to be had for some early summer and spring rafting.

Women's Spring Rafting Challenge

Experience Canada’s most popular whitewater run with your “bubble boat”.  You’ll raft the Middle Channel in a sporty 6 person raft plus a friendly professional river guide.  We’ll deliver either a milder or wilder experience depending on your groups’ preference.

When you book your bubble boat of 6, one person is free!  This deal is applicable to all of our sport rafting programs.  To book please give us a call.  1 (888) 723-8669.

Bubble Boat

1 in 6 FREE
$ 870 /boat
  • Professional River Guide
  • Hearty Lunch
  • Paddle, Lifejacket and Helmet

Mom's Family Rafting Vacation

Mom’s raft free when you reserve the entire raft for only $635 plus taxes any time before July 11th.  choose a day trip or let the magic linger by choosing a cozy cabin and overnight package.  Your 3rd night cabin rental is free until July 11th (when booking any of our family packages)

 

Upgrades are available and your discount will be applied.

 

Our Most Popular Family Trips

Family Rafting Day Trip
Family Mini Vacation Package
Family 5 Day Adventure Camp

Family Bubble Boat

1 in 6 FREE
$ 635 /boat
  • Professional River Guide
  • Hearty Lunch
  • Paddle, Lifejacket and Helmet
Whitewater Women at Wilderness Tours
3RD NIGHT ACCOMMODATION FREE

*please call to get the accommodation free deal (Note: only for May and June Arrival Dates)

Valintines Day Sale Wilderness-Tours

Valentines Day Sale

Valentine’s Day Sale is ON! Save 30% on any rafting trips with arrival on or before June 30th, 2021

There are two ways to buy with confidence.

  1. Visit any of our applicable programs, and check out with the coupon code: VAL30, it’s that simple. 
  2. If you don’t know your date, you can buy a gift certificate now and book your trip later. 15% off when buying a gift certificate  (Buy Gift Certificates here)

This sale will only last for one week.  All gift certificates or trips must be booked on or before  February 21st, 2021

The Fine Print - Deal Policies and Limitations

Please find our important policies regarding our Valentines Day 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. 30% Off Gift Certificates are not valid on accommodations.
  4. They are not valid on the following specialty programs:  Keener Programs, Adult Keeners, Kids Kayak Camps, Eric Jackson Clinics.
  5. They also cannot be used in combination with any other discount or offer.
  6. All gift certificate sales are final and non refundable.
  7. Gift Certificates are transferable to other guests.
  8. All Trips must be paid in full to receive the deal.
  9. If Covid Restrictions end up being in effect during your reserved dates, we require minimum reservation numbers per raft. Minimum numbers are: High Adventure Raft (10); Sport Raft (6); Gentle Family Raft (6); Guide Your Own Raft (6); Sport Yak (2). We strongly suggest to our guests that they plan their trips with these numbers in mind. 

Buy yours today as this sale ends Feb 21st, 2021

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*please call to get the accommodation free deal (Note: only for May and June Arrival Dates)

Ottawa River Takeout Season Passes 2021

Park Season Passes Now on Sale

If you are a paddler frequenting the Ottawa River in the summer time, our National Park Season Passes are a great way so save you an your family some dollars. Our passes are now on sale until February 15th. So don’t wait too long or our rates do go up the closer to the season we get.

For full details our our season passes, rates and dates, please click the button below. We’ll see you on the Ottawa soon!