Ottawa & Gatineau Kayak Rentals

Located in downtown Ottawa-Gatineau, Locations Escape Rentals ensure the rental process is efficient and stress free. Get ready to see Ottawa like you’ve never seen it before!

Explore beautiful views of the Parliament Buildings, Museum of History, Victoria Island, and Rideau Falls while kayaking on the Ottawa River between the two provinces of Quebec and Ontario.

Single Kayak

Kayak rental at Locations Escape Rentals in Gatineau, Quebec, rentals available daily

1 Hour	$25
Additional Hour	+ $12
24 Hours	$70
Additional Day	+ $50
1 Week	$250
10-Hour Pass	$170

Adjustable footstops, comfortable padded seat and one storage compartment

What’s Included: Kayak, paddle, bailer, throw rope, whistle, and life jacket

Double (Tandem Kayak)

Tandem kayaks for rent from Locations Escape

1 Hour	$39
Additional Hour	+ $18
24 Hours	$110
Additional Day	+ $80
1 Week	$380
10-Hour Pass	$280

Adjustable footstops, comfortable padded seat and one storage compartment

What’s Included: Kayak, paddle, bailer, throw rope, whistle, and life jacket

Begin your adventure with our kayak rentals in Ottawa and Gatineau

You can also rent our kayaks and bring them with you to the nearby lakes and rivers in Gatineau Park.

Reserve your kayak in advance, stop by to get fitted with a life jacket and kayak, take off for your adventure, and pay after you return – the process couldn’t be easier.

Locations Escape Rentals is conveniently located in downtown Ottawa close to the best spots for exploring the Ottawa River.

We are dedicated to ensuring our clients enjoy amazing adventures in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. If you have any questions about our rentals or other services, please get in touch.

4 Simple Steps to your rental in Ottawa

1

Reserve online
Or walk in

2

Pick up

3

Enjoy
your ride

4

Pay when
you return

How to Rent

1. Walk in on weekends or reserve at least one day in advance on weekdays.
2. Show a piece of government-issued ID and credit card to pay the deposit.
3. Pick up your kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or bike from our Jacques Cartier Park location on the Ottawa River and Enjoy your ride!
4. Pay the final bill when you return.
For your safety, all of our equipment is treated with disinfectants between each rental.

About Us

Explore Gatineau-Ottawa on a kayak, canoe, SUP (stand up paddleboard), or bike with Escape Rentals at our NEW location at Jacques Cartier Park.
We’ve been renting bikes and running tours in Ottawa for 8 years at Escape Bike Tours and Rentals.

Paddle down the Ottawa River past Gatineau-Ottawa’s most beautiful landmarks on a kayak, canoe, or SUP (stand-up paddleboard). Or explore Gatineau Park’s rivers and lakes for a more extended adventure.

Or get on a bike and pedal through the city’s cool neighborhoods and landmarks. Enjoy some of the national region’s 800 km of bike paths.

Funded by:

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario