Ottawa River Experiential Education Trip
1h30min from Ottawa—3 to 5 days
On the Ottawa River Experiential Education Rafting Trip, students will bond as a team and grow as individuals.
Participants will:
- gain river safety knowledge and whitewater paddling skills
- learn wilderness expedition skills
- explore the history, ecology, and culture of the Ottawa River Valley
This world-renowned stretch of river not only hosts exceptional rapids, but
One of Canada’s great waterways, the Ottawa has world-class, fun whitewater — perfect for learning. Within a relatively short drive of Toronto, Ottawa, or Montreal, your group will be immersed in incredible nature.
River rafting program for youth groups and students
This 3 to 5-day wilderness voyage by raft for groups of 12 – 25 people. Along with fun and adventure, the program includes instruction in wilderness skills, whitewater safety, and paddling.
On day-1, after instructions and packing up, we load everything into the boats and float downstream to our campsite. The group paddles in professionally guided rafts and the equipment gets rowed by a guide in a ‘gear raft’. You’ll experience the magic of a river journey, camping by the riverside.
Activities & options
- Whitewater rafting
- Wilderness camping
- Survival and nature skills
- Inflatable kayaking & stand-up paddle boarding
- Whitewater rescue and safety skills
Meeting location
L’îl-du-Grand-Calumet, Québec
- 1h30min from Ottawa
- 3h30min north west of Montreal
- 4h30min north east of the Greater Toronto Area
Pricing
Your pricing depends on your group size, trip length (3, 4, or 5 days), and what you’d like included.
Please contact us to discuss your needs and we’ll provide a written quote and detailed proposal.
Why a trip on the Ottawa River?
Your students will connect with the river, forest, and region by getting to know its:
History and culture: This section was an early transportation route for First Nations, then an important fur trade passage, and a log drive river until the 80s! The river flows through the heart of Kitigan Zibi, an Algonquin community.
Ecology: The eco-system here is a bridge between the boreal zone of northern Québec and the mixed forests that surround Ottawa.
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