Best Whitewater Rafting Adventures on the Ottawa River

While many people look for rafting, the most common type of experience among the options we compare is a cruise, which accounts for 74% of the listings. Nature is the most frequent theme, appearing in 47% of the tours. You will also find a variety of historical, cultural, and adventure-based activities.

Prices vary depending on the specific activity, but most options fall between $51–$93. Across the various booking platforms we check, the typical price spread ranges from about $38–$161.

The duration depends on whether you are choosing a quick excursion or a full day on the water. Most tours last between 1.2–5.2 hours, with a median duration of about 2.5 hours.

While every operator is different, we found that most tours include a guide (58% of options). Other common inclusions across the listings include:

• Equipment provided
• Entry tickets
• Specific fees

Yes, there is a great deal of variety in terms of accessibility for international travellers. Among the options we compare, tours are offered in 8 different languages, including English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, German, Russian, and Japanese.

The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.51★ based on 3,934 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Travellers frequently describe their time as an amazing experience, often highlighting the beautiful scenery and the quality of the tour guides.

It is often worth booking ahead, as a handful of options (11%) are flagged as likely to sell out. If your plans are still uncertain, you might want to look for tours with free cancellation, which is offered by about one third of the options we compare.

Take the Route 73 bus to Blair Station. From there, transfer to the O-Train Line 1 to reach the downtown core.

Yes, but only when temperatures are low enough. Check the official City of Ottawa website for daily skate status updates.

Use the OC Transpo bus and train system. It is efficient and covers most major tourist sites and neighborhoods.