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Nick Troutman’s Advanced River Running & Playboating
Develop your river running and freestyle skills with Nick Troutman on the Ottawa River. Designed for intermediate and advanced paddlers, this 5-day program combines coaching with opportunities to put your technique into practice. Work towards your goals, refine existing skills, and explore new challenges in both river running and playboating.
👤 Ages 18+
♦︎ High Intensity
🍴 14 Meals Included
⛺ 5 Nights Camping
Starting at $2299 per person
Eli Geisenberger Signature Week
Join Eli Geisenberger on the Ottawa River for a week focused on freestyle kayaking. Designed for intermediate paddlers, this program offers an opportunity to refine your technique and work towards your freestyle goals with dedicated coaching. Spend time practicing, asking questions, and developing a better understanding of your moves.
👤 Ages 18+
♦︎ High Intensity
🍴 14 Meals Included
⛺ 5 Nights Camping
Starting at $2299 per person
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 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
Build confidence and find more enjoyment in your paddling with Anna. This program brings together skill development and the mental side of kayaking, helping you approach challenges with greater focus and trust in your abilities. Explore your progression on the Ottawa River with confidence, flow, & fun.
👤 Ages 18+
🟦 Medium Intensity
🍴 15 Meals Included
⛺ 6 Nights of Shared Accommodation
Starting at $3899 per person
Paddler Services
Make Wilderness Tours your base for exploring the Ottawa River. Discover the services available to visiting whitewater kayakers and find practical information to help plan your stay. Whether it’s your first visit or a return to familiar rapids, our team can help you understand the options for your time here.
Kayak Equipment Rentals
Planning a paddling trip to the Ottawa River? Get equipped with whitewater kayak and gear rentals from Ottawa Kayak School. Whether you’re flying in or need equipment for your visit, explore rental options for kayaks, paddles, PFDs, helmets, and spray skirts, and arrange what you need before heading onto the water.
Used Kayaks
Looking for your next whitewater kayak? Explore used Jackson Kayaks from the Ottawa Kayak School fleet at Wilderness Tours. As we update a portion of our fleet each year, boats become available for purchase. Get in touch to ask about current models, sizing, condition, and availability.
Keener Program
The Keener Program brings together young paddlers who want to develop both on and off the water. Through an extended program centred on whitewater kayaking, participants work on their paddling while building confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships.
👤 Ages 18+
♦︎ High Intensity
🍴 All Meals Included
⛺ 3 Weeks of Shared Accommodation
Starting at $1495 per week