Rideau Canal Canoe & Kayak Sales & Rentals
Welcome to CanalTripping.com
Written by Administrator Thursday, 12 October 2006 05:00
We started with a few boats in a retail store, but quickly learned that visitors wanted to rent, not buy.
Our original fleet of twelve expanded to 40 boats, and the size of our fleet now fluctuates, as we sell rental boats at low prices and replace them, keeping the fleet up to date. The entire business is operated from a specially-built, high-capacity trailer.
We've had hundreds of customers who have taken our boats for hours or weeks, from a group of one, to The Paddling Divas - a group of forty, using 21 of our boats.
Our customers have come from Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto, Vancouver, New York, New Jersey and England, all wanting to experiencing paddling the Rideau.The stretch of river above Merrickville is full of wildlife - if you missed seeing the Ospreys in their nests on your way here, you'll see them upriver. Paddlers will see otters, shore birds, turtles and more.
This site lists the most popular trips taken by our renters. Their use of the Rideau Canal waterway is made more enjoyable by the knowledgeable and pleasant staff of Parks Canada, who provide information, assistance and a friendly welcome at each lock station along the way.
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Wear your PFD!
Our boats are safe when used properly, but will tip if you're careless. We advise you not to go out in high wind, use your intuition and be cautious, and paddle with a buddy. We advise you not to rent our boats if you are not a competent swimmer.
Lock your cell phone and valuables in your car, and use a water-tight camera case. We do supply dry-bags on request. Bring your own PFD and/or paddle if you feel more comfortable with them. Bring sunscreen, a hat, water and snacks. Whatever you forget is sold in Merrickville.
Don't be afraid to cancel and reschedule if the weather is not suitable - we want happy outcomes, and cancellations are always part of this business.
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