Nick Troutman’s Advanced River Running & Playboating
Nick Troutman is back and instructing on the Ottawa River this Summer! This program is perfect for intermediate and advanced paddlers looking to level up their paddling skills in both river running and freestyle.
Starting at $2299 per person
Ages 18+ / 5 Days
RIVR presents: Zambezi Prep on the Ottawa River
The Zambezi is the ultimate bucket-list river, but staring down its massive, crashing waves requires more than just a roll; it requires a deep, instinctual understanding of high-volume, big water mechanics.
Starting at $2299 per person
Ages 18+ / 5 Days
Eli Geisenberger Signature Week
Join Eli Geisenberger on the mighty Ottawa River for freestyle kayak instruction July 25-30, 2026! This course is for intermediate kayakers.
Starting at $2299 per person
Ages 18+ / 6 Days
Ottawa River Photography Workshop
Join Casey Bryant Jones, adventure photographer and filmmaker, for an immersive workshop unites the rush of the rapids with the craft of capturing them.
Starting at $599 per person
Ages 18+ / 1 Day
Kalob Grady’s Local Youth Week
Kalob has designed this day camp for teens who live in the Ottawa/Gatineau, Wakefield, Carleton Place, Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River areas.
Program for local teens
Ages 12-15 / 5 Days
Kalob Grady Signature Week
Join Ottawa Valley native and world-class kayaker, Kalob Grady on the Ottawa River for a his signature week focusing on developing your freestyle kayaking skills
Starting at $2299 per person
Ages 18+ / 5 Days
Confidence, Flow & Fun with Anna Levesque
Anna Levesque is back! This program is open to all kayakers and is a progression that builds confidence so you can stop being an eddy flower and start throwing down!
Paddler Services
Are you a whitewater kayaker looking to experience the best of the the Ottawa River has to offer? Look no further than Wilderness Tours, the premier location on the Ottawa River.
Kayak Equipment Rentals
Planning a trip to the mighty Ottawa River? Are you flying in? We’ve got your equipment needs covered! Rent whitewater kayaks, paddles, pfds, helmets and sprayskirts from us!
Used Kayaks
Purchase used Jackson Kayaks from the Ottawa Kayak School at Wilderness Tours school fleet! Annually we upgrade a portion of our fleet.