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Ottawa Ecological Reserve Kayak Tour with TURTLE Sightings

25 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 25 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Ottawa, Canada
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On average, this is booked 53 (38) days in advance.

1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

If you love nature, wildlife, and especially turtles, this tour is for you.
Grandmaître Ecological Reserve is an amazing place to paddle. The peace and tranquility here is outstanding. What makes it special is the numerous inlets which protect all the wonderful creatures from the high winds and fast water currents. This is their hang out place! Also, I should mention that these conditions are great for humans too. It makes it easier to paddle your kayak. This is a great activity for children.

What's Included

  • Safety Bucket
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Parking fee of $2 for 5 hours
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GG35+MGJ Cumberland
Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Petrie Island Park

Petrie Island consists of several islands with a large portion forming part of an Ecological Reserve. Our guide will bring you into the nooks and crannies of the inlets, to look at the wildlife. Petrie has an abundance of turtles, herons, great egrets, beavers, muskrats, river otters and much more. Our bilingual guide (French and English) will tell you all about these beautiful creatures. Your guide will also tell you a bit about the history of Petrie and how it was saved. In addition, Petrie has 2 beach areas, several picnic tables and walking trails.
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1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and toddlers 3 and under are not permitted
  • Liability waiver need to be agreed to and signed
  • Please note that the guide speaks both french and english. On occasions, some tours may be conducted in both languages.

Frequently Asked Questions (12)

Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?

A: The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg. Read more Nov 2021

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-359920P1

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What's Included

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  • Safety Bucket
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Drybag
  • Personal Floating Device
  • Parking fee of $2 for 5 hours

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Paddlers may get wet. We suggest you bring spare shorts and wear water shoes.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and toddlers 3 and under are not permitted
  • Liability waiver need to be agreed to and signed
  • Please note that the guide speaks both french and english. On occasions, some tours may be conducted in both languages.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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