OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River
A three generation family business just one hour from the Nations Capital!
Experience the current sensation & thrill of a lifetime with OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River – a Canadian Signature Experience! Unique worldwide, each Ottawa River trip includes rafting the Rocher Fendu whitewater section, then finishes with a freshly grilled meal served aboard our Pontoon Boat on the return cruise to the OWL Resort. Also included is your après trip video presentation, beach activities with canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, paddleboats, beach volleyball & frisbee golf. Choose from a Day-trip or Overnight-package for low, medium and high adventure rafting. Rafting season is open from May to September, 7 days per week. No experience necessary.
For Algonquin Park visitors, add our 2-hour Madawaska River rafting trip to your guests itinerary – even 2-year olds are welcome. The 5kms of tumbling waters is considered the ideal entry tour for water enthusiasts. Located just east of Algonquin Park, by Barry’s Bay, Ontario, we run 3 departures daily: Monday thru Thursdays from mid-June to end August. Reservations are necessary.
For paddlers interested in advancing their skills or trying whitewater kayaking and canoeing check out our sister company Madawaska Kanu Centre in Barry’s Bay.
OWL Resort
Our waterfront resort is a beautiful space to spend the evening. Live music entertainment every busy Saturday night.
Pavillion: Lounge out by a fire or play one of our board games. *Bring your own alcohol
Sandy Beach: Enjoy our SUPs, Kayaks, Canoes, Peddleboats, and our floating dock and cruise off the slide! *Unsupervised beach, use at your own risk
Beach Volleyball: We have four outdoor courts with professional nets and plenty of volleyballs to use.
Frisbee Golf Course :Play our 9-hole Frisbee Golf Course using our disks and score sheets.
Bicycle Pump Track: Enjoy the flow off the water on our bike pump track! Bring your own bikes.
Other great amenities:
- Soccer Field
- Horse Shoes
- Life sized Jenga