Family-owned and operated since 1981, OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River is one of the oldest and best-known Canadian whitewater rafting companies. Friendly and experienced guides, delicious food, a peaceful waterfront location, and a terrific variety of 1 and 2-day rafting packages make this whitewater resort a top choice for families. Trips are rated low, medium, or high intensity, so it’s easy to choose the right experience for all ages and comfort levels.
If you’re struggling to figure out the perfect Canadian vacation for your crew, we’ve compiled a list of our most popular trips and packages. Read along as we outline the itineraries and details of our top 5 whitewater adventures:
1. Adventure Whitewater Rafting | Day Trip
2. Soft Adventure Whitewater Rafting | Day Trip
3. Sport Whitewater Rafting – Stay & Raft | 2-Day Trip
4. Low + Medium Raft Package | 3-Day Trip
5. Adventure Raft and Resort | 3-Day Trip
1. Adventure Whitewater Rafting | Day Trip
Enjoy a full-day of Adventure Whitewater Rafting on the Ottawa River with our experienced guides! Paddle alongside your rafting crew, while indulging in body surfing and/or cliff jumping. After journeying the world-renowned rapids, you’ll finish off an awesome day by hopping on our signature Pontoon Boat Cruise to enjoy a hot and delicious buffet-style meal. You’ll cruise back to the OWL Resort via the historical route of the First Nations, the Voyageurs and the Log Drive, viewing the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield. At the end of an awesome day of rafting and camaraderie, there will be a video recap of your epic adventure!
- Duration: 8 Hours (1 Day)
- Intensity: Medium
- Minimum Weight Requirement: 90lb (41kg)
2. Soft Adventure Whitewater Rafting | Day Trip
Experience Soft Adventure Whitewater Rafting, a great Canadian river trip – this introduction to whitewater is a full day natural roller coaster where you’ll paddle as a team. Your experienced guide steers from the stern – all you have to do is listen for directions, join in and have fun. This soft adventure trip descends 8 km of beautiful scenery and tumbling whitewater, interspersed with quiet pools where you get to body surf and float in the friendly warm waters. As the currents calm down, we transfer to the comfort of our signature Pontoon Boat to enjoy a freshly grilled meal. Relax and reenergize while you cruise back to the OWL Resort and take in the beauty of the Canadian Shield. At the resort a video presentation will let you relive your day’s adventure. Here the fun can continue on our sandy beach, where kayaks, canoes and stand-up-paddle boards are in abundance for guest use. This trip is perfect for groups with younger kids, or participants that are hesitant to adventure out on whitewater!
- Duration: 8 Hours (1 Day)
- Intensity: Low
- Minimum Weight Requirement: 50lb (23kg)
3. Sport Whitewater Rafting – Stay & Raft | 2-Day Trip
Our Sport Whitewater Rafting – Stay & Raft is a 2 day (1 night) high-intensity whitewater rafting excursion on the Ottawa River. As you journey the river with 7 other enthusiastic rafters and your professional whitewater guide, you will all be able to enjoy activities like body surfing and cliff jumping (where possible). After some wild whitewater fun your team will inevitably approach calming waters. This will serve as a sign that it’s time to cruise back to the OWL Resort via our Pontoon Boats and enjoy a grilled buffet (a favorite amongst our guests). At the resort, it’s time for some much needed outdoor relaxation. Utilize amenities like a floating swim dock, SUPs, kayaks, canoes, a bike pump track, life-size maze, frisbee golf, beach volleyball, and a hot sauna. Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages. Ice cream, snacks, cold drinks and ice are available for sale on site.
Spend Night 1 with us at the resort, making the most of our facilities. On Night 2, gear up for an adventurous day conquering the rapids!
- Duration: 2 Days (1 Night)
- Intensity: High
- Minimum Weight Requirement: 90lb (41kg)
4. Low and Medium Raft Package | 3-Day Trip
The 3-day Low + Medium Intensity Whitewater Rafting Package is a family-friendly package that caters to mixed-intensity interests within families and is designed for a gentle introduction to the world of whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River.
Begin your journey with a serene low-intensity trip, ideal for children and a leisurely cruise over fresh whitewater. Then, elevate the excitement with our medium-intensity Adventure Rafting experience by paddling, splashing and rolling through more challenging routes with the opportunities to cliff jump, body surf, and float on the river. Both river trips end with our unique BBQ Pontoon Boat cruise, where you’ll enjoy a freshly prepared grilled buffet while viewing the rugged Canadian Shield landscapes. Back at the resort, your guides will show a video presentation where you can relive your day’s adventure!
The fun doesn’t end at the resort – enjoy frisbee golf, beach volleyball, and riverside relaxation. Explore our floating swim dock, slide, SUPs, kayaks, canoes, bike pump track, life-size maze, and hot sauna as well! Bring your own alcoholic beverages as we don’t carry any, and enjoy the convenience of purchasing ice cream, snacks, cold drinks, and ice during your stay.
- Duration: 3 Days (2 Night)
- Intensity: Low, Medium
- Minimum Weight Requirement: 90lb (41kg)
5. Adventure Whitewater Rafting and Resort Package | 3-Day Trip
Enjoy our 3-Day Adventure Whitewater Rafting and Resort Package, featuring exhilarating whitewater rafting adventures and a day of relaxation at the OWL waterfront resort.
Paddle, splash, and roll down more challenging routes of the Ottawa River for a full day excursion. Your experienced and passionate guide controls the raft using oars at the back, while you are paddling with your crew. You’ll get a chance to body surf and float, and possibly do some cliff jumping too – it’s up to the river! As the currents calm down, we transfer to the comfort of our signature Pontoon Boat where your dry clothes and a feast of freshly prepared grilled buffet awaits. Relax and reenergize while you cruise back to the OWL Resort via the historical route of the First Nations viewing the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield. Once back at the resort your guides will show a video presentation where you can relive your day’s adventure!
At our resort, you have the option to play a round of frisbee golf, a game of beach volleyball, or relax on the beach. We also boast a large floating swim dock right off shore, a bike pump track and a life size maze. Ice cream, snacks, cold drinks and ice are available for sale on site. The resort is not a licensed establishment so our guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages.
- Duration: 3 Days (2 Night)
- Intensity: Medium
- Minimum Weight Requirement: 90lb (41kg)
We hope you consider adding an OWL Rafting experience to your summer bucket list, as we’d love to host you at our riverside resort. For any inquiries or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us >
Note: You can purchase online gift cards on our website! These make a wonderful and thoughtful holiday gift.
