Try some of the following outfitters when renting a canoe or kayak in Ontario. You can expect to pay between $28 and $40 per day depending on the outfitter and the type of canoe rented (kevlar, fibreglass, poly, royalex, etc.) Expect to pay more if a shuttle service is included.
When renting a canoe check that the following items are included with the rental: paddles, life jackets (PFD), whistle/signalling device, floating rope/throw bag, bailer, car-top tie-down kit.
| Outfitter | Contact Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Complete Paddler | 919 Oxford St., Toronto (near 427/QEW) 416-255-6905 www.complete |
Canoes and Kayaks (single and tandem) for sale or rent |
| Mountain Equipment Co-op | 400 King St.W. 416-340-2667 www.mec.ca |
Canoes, Kayaks, Tents, X-Country Skis, Snowshoes, Sleeping Bags |
| Grand Experiences | 113 Grand River St N, Paris, Ontario 519-442-3654/1-888-258-0441 www.grand-experiences.com |
Canoe rentals and shuttle service for Grand River day trips. |
| Treks in the Wild | 1-888-292-1288 www.treksinthewild |
Canoe rentals and shuttle service for Grand River day trips. ~$60-$70 for rental and shuttle service. |
Killarney/Sudbury/French River
| Outfitter | Contact Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Killarney Kanoes | P.O. Box 66 Stn B, Sudbury 888-461-4446 info@ |
Canoes; pick up inside Killarney Prov. Park |
| French River Supply | Hwy 69, French River, Alban 705-857-2128 |
Canoes |
| Widgawa Lodge | Whitefish Falls (S of Espanola) 877-795-3344 info@widgawalodge.ca www.widgawalodge |
Canoes for rent; Killarney Hwy 6 Access Point |
Muskoka/Algonquin/Haliburton/French River Area
| Outfitter | Contact Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Outfitters |
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Canoes, Kayaks, Camping Gear (canoe rental includes paddles; PFD's are an additional $2.25/day) |
| Swift Canoe and Kayak |
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Canoes and Kayaks (single and tandem) for sale or rent |
| Oastler Lake Prov. Park (Massasauga Prov. Park) | Oastler Lake Prov. Park, Oastler Park Dr. 705-378-0685 / 705-378-2401 Oastler Lake P.P. |
Canoes rentals. Planning a back-country canoe trip in Massasauga Prov. Park? Consider renting here or from Swift Canoe (Waubaushene). |
| Paddle Shack Muskoka | Hwy 11, Gravenhurst 705-687-9415/888-448-4423 www.trailhead |
Canoes and Kayaks for sale or rent |
| White Squall Paddling Centre | RR1 Nobel 705-746-4936 www.white info@whitesquall.com |
Canoe and kayak rental |
| Grundy Lake Supply Post | Hwy 522, across from Grundy Lake Prov. Park grundylakesupplypost.ca 705-383-2251 |
Canoe Rentals |
| French River Supply | Hwy 69, French River, Alban 705-857-2128 |
Canoes |
| Algonquin Highlands Water Trails (Leslie Frost Centre) | Hwy 35, 12 km south of Dorset 705-766-9033 |
Canoe Rentals (for use within Algonquin Highlands Water Trails ONLY) |
| Sojourn Outdoors | 31 Commerce Park Drive, Barrie 705-739-9694 www.Sojourn |
Canoe/Kayak Rentals |
| Outfitter | Contact Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Bound Outfitters | Hwy#60 (E of Algonquin P.P.) 1-800-704-4537 www.algonquinbound |
Canoes for rent or purchase. Large selection of fishing gear and other outdoor gear. |
| Long Lake Lodge (Kawartha Highlands PP Access #2) | Apsley, Ontario 705-656-4570 www.longlake |
Canoes, kayaks, and camping gear for rent $62.50 per day for 2-day rental of 16' kevlar canoe $7.50 launch fee (inc. parking) / $5 parking fee subsequent days |
| Anstruther Lake Marina | Apsley, Ontario 705-656-4783 anstrutherlakemarina |
Canoes for rent (~$35/day). Secure parking for $9/day. Convenient for trips into Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park. |
| Adventure Outfitters | County Rd #18 at Hwy #507 (Buckhorn Rd), Lakefield NW of Peterborough 705-652-7986 www.adventure |
New and Used Canoes and Kayaks for sale or rent $45 for 16ft 65lb polyethelene canoe (Sat-Sun) |
| Frontenac Outfitters | North of Kingston (1/2 hour or so) 613-376-6220 frontenacoutfitters.com |
Canoe & Kayak rentals; entrance to Frontenac Prov. Park |
| Greater Madawaska Canoe Rentals | Madawaska River, Griffith ON Don Adams, 613-333-2240 facebook.com/gmcanoerentals |
Royalex & T-Formex canoes for rent, shuttle service. Located at the Madawaska River's Griffith take-out. |
| Paddle Shack Ottawa | 422B Richmond Rd, Ottawa 613-725-5259/866-KAYAKS6 www.paddleshack.ca |
Canoes and Kayaks for sale or rent |
| Kawartha Adventure Rentals | 6401 Hwy 28, Woodview, Ontario 1-705-559-7368 www.kawarthaadventurerentals |
Canoe rentals are available for delivery or pick up. Starting at $60 for 1 day, $80 for 2 days, and $100 for 3 days. |
| Kawartha Outfitters | Mariposa Park, 32 Nonquon Drive, Seagrave, Ontario 1-647-282-7775 www.kawarthaoutfitters |
Canoes, Camping Gear for rent; Lake Scugog access. |
| Wanapitei | 338 Caves Rd, Warsaw 705-652-9461/1-888-781-0411 wanapiteicanoe |
Canoes, camping gear for rent; instruction; guided trips |
| Wild Rock Outfitters | 169 Charlotte St, Peterborough 705-745-9133/1-888-945-3762 www.wildrock |
Canoe and kayak, camping gear, skis, snowshoes |
| Outfitter | Contact Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Temagami Outfitting | 20 Lakeshore Dr, Temagami 705-569-2595 temagamioutfitting.ca |
Canoes, Camping Gear for rent |
| Smoothwater Outfitter and Wilderness Lodge | Temagami 705-569-3539/888-569-4539 www.smoothwater.com |
Canoe rental |
| Mowat Landing Cottages | Hwy #558, Mowat Landing 705-647-2550 www.mowatlanding |
Canoe rentals; Backcountry permit issuer; Access to Lady Evelyn area |
| Wanapitei | Lake Temagami (access via Red Squirrel Rd.) 1-888-781-0411 wanapitei |
Canoes, Camping Gear for rent |
| Outfitter | Contact Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Thorncrest Outfitting | Southhampton (193 High St) and Tobermory (7441 Hwy #6) 1-888-345-2925 www.thorncrestoutfitters.com |
Canoe Rentals |
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