Est.2009
Proudly Canadian Owned & Operated
Get a new perspective on Canada's Capital.
Ottawa Tours
Parliament Paddle
Join us as we paddle our way through the downtown section of the Ottawa River. Enjoy a leisurely pace through Ottawa’s magnificent architecture while the changing colors of the sky reflect brilliantly off of the surrounding glassy skyscrapers. This is one of the best ways to experience the city, develop your paddling skills, and enjoy the friendly fun of paddling with others.
1.5 hours
Offered day time and Apres Dark
Ottawa River Tour
(Ranked #1 Adventure in the City by The Planet D)
The historic riverbank provides the perfect starting point to soak up the sights and history along the Ottawa River.
Some of the cities most photographed sites will be revealed as we paddle under 2 of the inter-provincial bridges:
The Chateau Laurier, Ottawa Locks, and Parliament Hill to name a few. As we cross over the provincial water line we'll make at the turn at the Supreme court of Canada to paddle by the Canadian Museum of History and Rideau Falls before completing our SUP and Kayak tour we'll stop for a visit at the most recognized address in Canada, the official prime minister residence at 24 Sussex.
2-2.5 Hours
Waterfalls Paddle
Let's go chasing waterfalls!
We'll stick to the river that the cities built on.
We know that you're gonna have a good time,
we won't be moving too fast on this visit to the Rideau Falls. This stand up paddle tour is spectacular at sunset.
1.5 hours
Canal Cruise
Paddle your way through Ottawa's charming downtown core and back into one of Ottawa's oldest neighborhoods on the Rideau Canal.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a major Ottawa attraction, as the world's largest skating rink winter, in the summer it turns into Ottawa's paddling paradise passing by many historical buildings and bridges along the way.
Our tour takes you 2 -2.5 hours to complete 5.5km.
Rideau Rendezvous
Meet us in Ottawa’s Golden Triangle, you’ll paddle under the love lock bridge and up to the one of the cities romantic overlooks at Rideau Locks.
1.5 Hour 2.0 km
Fireworks Paddle
Join us for a spectacular night on the Ottawa River or Rideau Canal for a short paddle before the Grands Feux Fireworks show starts. We’ll watch the show floating in our kayaks or on our stand up paddle boards, when this show is finished we will end the night paddling back to launch site. These incredible paddle experiences take place in August.
Approximate time is 2 hours.
Canal Fireworks welcomes paddlers over age 12 with a guardian.
River Fireworks welcomes paddlers over 18 only.
Land Acknowledgment
Urban Ocean recognizes our privilege and responsibility as we gather on un-ceded traditional Algonquin territory of the Anishinaabe First Nation.
The water is a healing place and we are grateful to provide service that supports wellbeing.
We are committed to honor and respect Turtle Island, and the Indigenous People.