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.
Raft n Rod trip is an exciting mix of rafting and fishing. Float your way down a magical ride from the lower Main Channel to the Wilderness Tours home base.
This trip is an exciting mix of rafting and fishing. Float your way down a magical ride from the lower Main Channel of the Ottawa to our home base. You’ll ride the currents of the final rapids just below Coliseum. Dog’ Leg, Black’s, and Heaven’s Half Mile are exciting but kid friendly rapids.
Once we hit shore at the Park Village we trade our paddles for rods and fish from a number of perfect shoreline locations. Our guides look after the kids so the parents can decide if they would prefer to relax at the beach or by the pavilion.
As an extra fun element of this trip we bring a number of SportYaks, which are ideal for the older kids and teens that allows you to experience the white water in a way that’s a little more “up close and personal!”
Looking to stay overnight? Consider our Family Mini Vacation Package or our Gentle Family Rafting Resort Package will be the perfect fit and save you $.
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You don’t have to raft to join your friends or family for a whitewater rafting adventure. Just reserve a non-rafting program or our resort day to enjoy Canada’s top adventure resort with its water park, nightly entertainment, hiking trails, good food and more. You’ll do everything expect for whitewater raft, and there is a lot to do!
Trip timing can vary depending on daily river conditions. Our professional trip leaders always prioritize safety and guest enjoyment!
Wilderness Tours combines whitewater rafting with access to our resort amenities such as flat water kayaking, SUP boarding, inflatable waterpark, and swimming to create the best adventure on the Ottawa River.
Our guides are famous for their industry-leading skills, as well as their friendly personalities and positive attitudes.
A hearty lunch is included either after or before your whitewater raft trip depending on your trip timing.
Paddle, personal flotation device, and a helmet are provided prior to your trip. We provide all fishing equipment. If you prefer your own, please feel free to bring it.
Our little rafter’s do get cold easily. We have complimentary wetsuites for all kids ages 5-12 years old.
This trip begins by meeting your trip leader just out front of the Rafters Pavilion. After a safety orientation, you will be provided with gear, then you’ll board the best which take the trip to the beginning of the rapids. The river then flows back downstream to the Wilderness Tours Rafting Resort where the trip ends on shore, walking-distance from your vehicle.
We recommend arriving 45 minutes before your Pre-Trip Briefing time. Your briefing time can be found in your reservation information. Arriving with enough time before your trip will ensure that you can get prepared for your trip at a comfortable speed. Our trip briefings operate ON-TIME. Shuttles for trips generally depart 30 minutes after the pre-trip briefing time.
Dressing appropriately for the river is the easiest way to ensure your trip is an enjoyable one. As we raft rain or shine we recommend the following:
Please note: cotton t-shirts and sweaters will actually make you COLDER. We recommend wearing synthetic materials for sun protection; wool or neoprene for thermal insulation; rain jacket outer shell for wind protection.
It’s time to meet your trip leader for the day. They will explain what to bring, what to wear, health and safety considerations, and the schedule for the day. This meeting usually lasts 10-12 minutes. This is a great time also to ask any last minute questions before you depart for the river. After the pre-trip briefing is complete you will have a few final minutes to make any last-minute adjustments with how you are dressed or also make any last visits to the restrooms.
Our transportation service shuttles your group from the Park Village 9KM up-river to the “put-in”, where your rafts and guides are waiting. This is a one-way shuttle as you will be rafting all the way back to Wilderness Tours Rafting Resort. None of your belongings should be left on the bus.
Wilderness Tours pioneered whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River in 1975, our guides have the most experience as we’ve been setting the standard for whitewater in Canada going into our 5th decade. We have your safety in mind first in everything we do. Your trip leader will explain all of your equipment and safety procedures for the day.
You’ll face many rapids on your journey down the river. The rapids you descend and the specific lines your guide chooses will depend on the river conditions of the day. The beauty of the Ottawa River is that at every water level, there’s an exciting and appropriate route to take!
Our trip stops half way down the river. At this stop, you will get the chance to have a quick snack, relax, enjoy the beautiful views of the river, and use the restroom.
The second half of the trip holds many more exciting rapids! Depending on the specific water levels, your guides will also show you some exciting extra activities such as raft surfing, cliff jumping, and/or body surfing.
The final stretch of the river before arriving back at Wilderness Tours Rafting Resort is a perfect lazy river swim. When your guide says it’s safe to do so, hop out of the raft and enjoy the relaxing ride!
The currents slow down just in time for you to catch the right-hand turn into the bay at Wilderness Tours Rafting Resort. Your guides will instruct you on the end-of-trip procedures such as gear returns, post-trip media viewings, use of the beachfront, resort amenities, and evening entertainment options.
We have some amazing locations where our guides will take you to fish. We provide the full gear you’ll need to have a great time. As always, catch and release at Wilderness Tours.
Stayover packages bundle your choice of activity with dinner, breakfast, and a campsite.
Our media team captures those special moments worth saving – so you can focus on paddling! Pre-book your video and photo package to save 20% off. Choose this option during checkout!
We always say, “there is no bad weather only bad gear.” We have you covered for all weather situations. Wetsuit rentals are available on site to keep you warm no matter what the skies are doing. During the month of May and after Labor Day weekend, wetsuits rentals are complimentary for all trips.
We have coin operated storage lockers to keep your valuables safe while you are on the river.
| Rates | Sun - Fri | Saturday* |
|---|---|---|
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Adults (18+) |
$139 |
$169 |
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Youth (5-17) |
$99 |
$114 |
Note: Prices are subject to 13% HST & $15/day/person Park Pass
*Saturday and Holiday Pricing
**Spring & September Discount – Opening Weekend – June 22nd, 2025 and After Labor Day Weekend
At Wilderness Tours we know how hard you work for you $$. When you package rafting, meals and a stay over the savings are substantial, up to 40% off on our Long weekender style packages. Check out our most popular whitewater rafting overnight packages.
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.
Family High Adventure 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.
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.
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