Special Events

Specialty Ottawa paddling events designed just for you.

Hot Air Balloon Ottawa Kayaking Event

Looking for great places to watch the Gatineau hot air balloon festival? Watch the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival while paddling on a calm evening on the Ottawa River. Take advantage of this unique after hour event, floating beneath a sky full of colourful hot air balloons as the sun sets over the horizon.

August 29th, 30th, & 31st

2-hour rentals until 8pm

$55 per single kayak & $99 per tandem kayak plus 13% tax and 3% booking fee

Important Note: This is a weather dependent event. In the effect of bad weather, rescheduling or a refund will be offered. If you have any questions about the Hot Air Balloon Paddle, please feel free to contact us.

Ready for a unique and unforgettable experience? – set out on a golden-hour paddle along the Ottawa River as colorful hot air balloons drift over your head and the sky comes alive.

Starting from our location close to the NCC River House, you’ll have the rare opportunity to explore the Ottawa River at your own pace during sunset. Paddle alongside family and friends, loved ones, or solo as dozens of vibrant hot air balloons drift silently above. The still water, soft evening light, and breathtaking views make this an experience like no other. You will have 2 hours to enjoy a memory of a lifetime …

All necessary equipment (kayak, paddles, headlights) is included, and this paddle is perfect for all experience levels. Whether you’re here for the photos, the peace, or the sheer wonder of it all — this is a moment worth drifting into. Join us to see hot air balloons from the Ottawa River.

Romantic Date Night Kayaking under the Rideau Falls

Looking for date ideas in Ottawa? Step into a one-of-a-kind evening with a Romantic Date Night kayaking in Ottawa under the Rideau Falls. Side by side or in a double kayak, you’ll paddle through a breathtaking landscape as the sunset begins to glow. As the sun dips lower, you and your partner will share a meaningful moment beneath the refreshing mist of a waterfall, releasing your hand-painted rock into the water as a symbol of your bond.

This event happens only once a month – don’t wait to book your spot!

Once a month on July 11th, August 8th, September 12th

2.5-3 hours

Painting will last approximately 30 minutes following a 2-3 hour kayak tour.

$130-$160 per person plus 13% tax and 3% booking fee

Have questions about Date Night under the Falls? Let’s chat (343-843-7407) and make your perfect evening a reality.

Leave the usual behind and paddle into something unique: a romantic sunset escape that brings you beneath the mist of Rideau Falls, with love sealed in stone.
Your evening begins along the shoreline of the Ottawa River at Escape Docks close to the NCC River House, where you and your date will personalize glacier-formed rocks with your initials, a meaningful word, or a creative design. Then, we’ll set off on a sunset kayak tour, gliding past lily pad fields, turtles, and beavers as the landscape glows in the evening light. As the sun dips lower, we’ll arrive at the base of the Rideau Falls; the perfect place to release your hand-painted rock into the depths and mark a lasting memory.
All eco-friendly painting supplies and kayaking equipment are included, and the experience is perfect for casual or seasoned paddlers. We’ll guide you every step of the way with easy-to-follow instructions. Limited to just 4-8 guests, this intimate tour offers a relaxed, personal atmosphere – perfect for a meaningful connection out-of-the-ordinary experience.

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Hot Air Balloon Ottawa Kayaking Event

Romantic Date Night Kayaking under the Rideau Falls

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