50 Years of Whitewater Raft on the Ottawa River with Wilderness Tours

Whitewater Rafting

Day Rafting Trips

Find your perfect whitewater rafting trip

Sport Yak Big Waves Ottawa River Rafting Adventure Best Ontario Canada
♦︎ High Intensity

Sport Yak

Sport Yak Day Trip on the Ottawa River is the closest you can get to the water at Wilderness Tours. Our professional kayak guides help you navigate the Ottawa.


👤 Ages 12+


♦︎ High Intensity

🍴 Lunch Included

🕐 4-5 hours



Prices Starting at:
$199 per Adult
$199 per Youth

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Family Fishing Wilderness Tours Rafting Resort
🟢 Low Intensity

Family Fishing Trip

Family Fishing trip gives your family the perfect morning of fishing on the Ottawa River and combination of water park and other resort activities at the Wilderness Tours Adventure Resort.


👤 Ages 5+


🟢 Low Intensity

🍴 Lunch Included

🕐 3-4 hours



Prices Starting at:
$89 per Adult
$69 per Youth

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🟢 Low Intensity

Family Rafting Day Trip

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.


👤 Ages 5+


🟢 Low Intensity

🍴 Lunch Included

🕐 4-5 hours



Prices Starting at:
$169 per Adult
$109 per Youth

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Guide Your Own Rafting Middle Channel Wilderness Tours
🟦 Medium Intensity

Guide Your Own Raft

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.


👤 Ages 12+


🟦 Medium Intensity

🍴 Lunch Included

🕐 4-5 hours



Prices Starting at:
$169 per Adult
$139 per Youth

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Lazy River Tubing Ottawa River Wilderness Tours Resort
🟢 Low Intensity

Lazy River Tubing

Lazy River Tubing allows you to float through the island paradise of the Ottawa River. This adventure adds spectacular scenery & pristine wilderness.


👤 Ages 3+


🟢 Low Intensity

🍴 Lunch Included

🕐 1.5-2 hours



Prices Starting at:
$59 per Adult
$39 per Youth

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High Adventure Rafting - Medium Intensity - Wilderness Tours on the Ottawa River
🟦 Medium Intensity

Adventure Rafting Day Trip

Adventure Rafting Day Trip is Wilderness Tours’ most popular trip since we started professionally guiding white water rafting on the Ottawa River in 1975!


👤 Ages 12+


🟦 Medium Intensity

🍴 Lunch Included

🕐 4-5 hours



Prices Starting at:
$169 per Adult
$139 per Youth

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Gentle Rafting for Adults Middle Channel Adventure Wilderness Tours
🟢 Low Intensity

Low Intensity Rafting Day Trip

Our Low Intensity Rafting Day Trip is perfect for first time whitewater rafters wanting the right amount of thrills while staying in the boat.


👤 Ages 12+


🟢 Low Intensity

🍴 Lunch Included

🕐 4-5 hours



Prices Starting at:
$169 per Adult
$139 per Youth

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♦︎ High Intensity

Sport Rafting Day Trip

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.


👤 Ages 12+


♦︎ High Intensity

🍴 Lunch Included

🕐 4-5 hours



Prices Starting at:
$199 per Adult
$199 per Youth

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Your first rafting trip

What makes a day at Wilderness Tours different?

Your adventure includes more than your time in the rapids. A short shuttle takes you from our riverside resort to the starting point, then you raft downstream back to our bayfront, no return shuttle required.

Back on shore, keep exploring with the inflatable waterpark, paddleboards, sit-on-top kayaks, access to over 25 km of downhill mountain bike trails, hiking trails, sports courts, and lawn games. Your resort access is included before and after rafting, so give yourself time to enjoy it.

No previous experience is needed for our guided rafting trips. Your guide will explain paddling techniques, safety procedures, and what to expect on the river.

  • 🟢 Low Intensity: A gentler introduction to whitewater.

  • 🟦 Medium Intensity: An active adventure with exciting rapids and guided paddling.

  • ♦ High Intensity: A more demanding ride for guests seeking bigger thrills.

Choose the experience that suits everyone in your group, and check the trip’s age and weight requirements before booking. Guide Your Own Raft and Sport Yak offer a more hands-on experience with support from kayak guides.

Our rafting day trips include lunch, rafting equipment, guide support, transportation to the river, and resort access before and after your trip.

At the resort, enjoy the beachfront, inflatable waterpark, paddleboards, sit-on-top kayaks, hiking trails, sports courts, and lawn games. You also have access to over 25 km of downhill mountain bike trails, with mountain bike rentals available at an additional cost.

Check your chosen trip for full inclusions. Activity availability and entertainment schedules vary.

Most rafting day trips take approximately 4–5 hours, depending on river conditions. Arrive 45 minutes before the briefing time shown in your reservation.

Plan for more than just rafting. Lunch is served before or after your trip, and your adventure finishes right at the resort. Leave time to explore the beachfront, try another activity, or relax on the patio at Rafters Pavilion with live music when scheduled.

Multi-Day Packages

Our packages combine activities, meals, and your stay for less than booking each separately

Getaway Whitewater Rafting Package Ottawa River
2 Day Package

Getaway Package

Getaway Package is our version of choose your own adventure. We have a number of combinations to suit your desired intensity level.


👤 Ages 12+


👍 Choose Your Rafting Intensity

☀️ 2 Days

⛺ 2 Nights Camping

🍴 5 Meals Included

🏷️ Save 34% vs Booking Items Separately


Prices Starting at:
$369 per Adult
$289 per Youth

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Wilderness Tours Resort On the Ottawa River
2 Day Package

Resort Package

The Resort Day is 1 Day of Whitewater Rafting and 1 Day at the Resort. Choose one of our world-famous whitewater trips for your first day and relax at our riverside resort on day two!


👤 Ages 12+


👍 Choose Your Rafting Intensity

☀️ 2 Days

⛺ 2 Nights Camping

🍴 5 Meals Included

🏷️ Save 30% vs Booking Items Separately


Prices Starting at:
$309 per Adult
$269 per Youth

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Rafting Long Weekend Getaway at Wilderness Tours Ottawa River
3 Day Package

Long Weekender Getaway

Long Weekender Package is the best value for dollar. 2 days of activities, 3 nights camping, 7 Meals at the best discounted rate we have.


👤 Ages 12+


👍 Choose Your Rafting Intensity

☀️ 2 Days

⛺ 3 Nights Camping

🍴 7 Meals Included

🏷️ Save 34% vs Booking Items Separately


Prices Starting at:
$428 per Adult
$368 per Youth

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Adult Adventure Week Long Vacation Ontario
5 Day Package

Adult Adventure Week

Adult Adventure Week is our week long vacation package that allows you to choose your own adventure. 4 full days of guided adventures on our best trips.


👤 Ages 12+


👍 Choose Your Adventure Intensity

☀️ 5 Days

⛺ 5 Nights Camping

🍴 14 Meals Included

🏷️ Save 45% vs Booking Items Separately


Prices Starting at:
$1299 per Adult
$799 per Youth

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Planning Your Stay

Why turn a rafting trip into a getaway?

Staying overnight gives you time to enjoy everything around your rafting adventure without rushing home.

Paddle home back to the Wilderness Tours bayfront, then spend the rest of your day your way: explore the waterpark, paddle along the beachfront, discover the trails, or relax with friends. In the evening, gather on the patio at Rafters Pavilion and enjoy live music when scheduled.

Not necessarily and having time between adventures is part of the appeal.

The Resort Package combines a day of rafting with a day to enjoy the resort. Other packages offer different combinations of guided activities and time on-site.

Fill your resort time with paddleboarding, sit-on-top kayaking, hiking, sports courts, lawn games, or access to over 25 km of downhill mountain bike trails. Mountain bike rentals are available at an additional cost.

Check each package’s itinerary for its included activity days.

Our overnight packages bring activities, meals, and a stay on-site together, making it easier to plan your getaway.

Each package lists its included meals and nights. Where camping is included, your campsite is provided, but your tent and sleeping equipment are not.

With your activities and stay based at the resort, you can spend more time enjoying the river and less time travelling between plans.

Yes. Accommodation upgrades are available at an additional cost, subject to availability.

You can also ask about a stayover package that adds dinner, breakfast, and a campsite. Whether you want to arrive the evening before rafting or give yourself another day to explore, our team can help you arrange your stay.

Family Vacation Packages

Our packages combine activities, meals, and your stay for less than booking each separately

Family Whitewater Rafting Ottawa River Ontario
2 Day Package

Family Mini Vacation Package (MVP)

This is our best package for families with kids ages 5-12. Combine our fun-filled Family Rafting Day Trip with our Family Fishing Trip and bundle a stayover!


👤 Ages 5+


👍 Choose Your Rafting Intensity

☀️ 2 Days

⛺ 2 Nights Camping

🍴 5 Meals Included

🏷️ Save 30% vs Booking Items Separately


Prices Starting at:
$339 per Adult
$199 per Youth

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Gentle Family Rafting on the Ottawa River with Wilderness Tours
5 Day Package

Family Adventure Week

Family Adventure Week is our week long vacation package for kids ages 5+. You get to pick our best trips to suit your families’ preferences on adventure.


👤 Ages 5+


👍 Choose Your Adventure Intensity

☀️ 5 Days

⛺ 5 Nights Camping

🍴 14 Meals Included

🏷️ Save 45% vs Booking Items Separately


Prices Starting at:
$999 per Adult
$599 per Youth

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Family Whitewater Rafting Ottawa River Canada
2 Day Package

Gentle Family Rafting Resort Package

Gentle Family Rafting Resort Package is our popular family whitewater rafting package with 1 day of family whitewater rafting and one day of resort day.


👤 Ages 5+


👍 Choose Your Rafting Intensity

☀️ 2 Days

⛺ 2 Nights Camping

🍴 5 Meals Included

🏷️ Save 40% vs Booking Items Separately


Prices Starting at:
$309 per Adult
$179 per Youth

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2 Day Package

Family Adventure Rafting Combo

Family Adventure Rafting Combo is the perfect mix if you have young teens. The perfect combo if you are looking to start slow and ramp it up on day two.


👤 Ages 12+


👍 Choose Your Rafting Intensity

☀️ 2 Days

⛺ 2 Nights Camping

🍴 5 Meals Included

🏷️ Save 37% vs Booking Items Separately


Prices Starting at:
$369 per Adult
$289 per Youth

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Planning Your Family Adventure

What makes Wilderness Tours a good choice for families?

Your family’s day continues after the last rapid. You raft back to our bayfront resort, with no return shuttle between the river and your next adventure.

Enjoy the inflatable waterpark, paddleboards, sit-on-top kayaks, hiking trails, sports courts, and lawn games, or simply spend time together by the water. Having so much in one place gives your family more ways to enjoy the visit.

Start with your children’s ages and weights, then consider everyone’s comfort level.

The Family Rafting Day Trip welcomes children aged 5 and up, while the Family Adventure Rafting Combo is designed for families with participants aged 12 and up.

Check each trip’s minimum weight and other participation requirements before booking. Our team can help you choose an experience that suits the whole family.

Stay overnight if you would like more time to explore without fitting everything into one day:

  • Gentle Family Rafting Resort Package: A day of family rafting and a day at the resort.

  • Family Mini Vacation Package: Family rafting, a fishing adventure, and an overnight stay.

  • Family Adventure Rafting Combo: A gentler start before increasing the rafting intensity on the second day.

  • Family Adventure Week: A longer visit with activity choices suited to your family.

Each family trip or package lists its included meals, activities, and overnight stay.

Where camping is included, bring your own tent and sleeping equipment, or book an accommodation upgrade at an additional cost. Bring suitable clothing and secure footwear for your river activities.

Resort access gives your family more to explore during your visit, including access to our mountain bike trails. Bike rentals are available at an additional cost, and activity availability and live music schedules vary.

Need help planning? Email raft@wildernesstours.com with your children’s ages, preferred dates, and how long you would like to stay.

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