Local Attractions

Sioux Narrows Marina is a waterfront marina and boating hub serving recreational boaters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts exploring Lake of the Woods. It provides convenient water access, boat services, and a starting point for fishing, cruising, and sightseeing on one of North America’s largest and most scenic freshwater lakes.

Minaki Marina is a full‑service waterfront marina and general outfitter where visitors can launch and dock boats, access gasoline and marine services, stock up on groceries/tackle, obtain fishing and hunting licences, and find accommodations onsite. It also offers boat rentals and seasonal slips, marine repairs, and convenience services to support fishing, boating, and outdoor excursions on Lake of the Woods and the Winnipeg River system.

Lake of the Woods Marina is a full‑service waterfront marina that provides docking, boat services, fuel, scenic lake tours, and a convenient base to access Lake of the Woods. Through partner operators like Green Adventures, visitors can rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and boating equipment to explore the lake’s many bays, islands, and waterways.

Haileybury Marina is a municipal full-service marina on the Haileybury waterfront of Lake Temiskaming offering boat slips, fuel, pump-out services, and transient docking for visiting boaters. The marina includes 66 boat slips (38 with water and hydro hookups) and a nearby public boat launch, making it a convenient hub for boating, fishing, and exploring the large freshwater lake and surrounding Temiskaming Shores waterfront.

Mattawa River Provincial Park is a historic waterway park protecting a long stretch of the Mattawa River, once an important travel route used by Indigenous peoples, voyageurs, fur traders, and loggers. The park features a scenic paddling route with rapids, portages, waterfalls, and backcountry campsites, making it a popular destination for canoeing and wilderness camping along a Canadian Heritage River.

Temagami Marine is a full-service marina and boat dealership located on Lake Temagami that provides boat sales, rentals, marine parts, repairs, storage, and boating services for residents and visitors. The business supports recreational boating in the Temagami wilderness area by offering equipment, maintenance, and accessories for fishing, touring, and outdoor water activities.

Obabika Canoe Rentals operates out of Lake Obabika Lodge and provides canoe and boat rentals for exploring Lake Obabika and the surrounding Temagami wilderness canoe routes. Visitors use the service to paddle through the lake’s remote shoreline, beaches, and nearby historic canoe routes connected to the broader Temagami backcountry network.

Bruce Mines Marina is a municipal marina on the North Channel of Lake Huron offering docking, transient moorage, fuel services, and boat-launch facilities. The marina has multiple docks accommodating boats up to about 65 ft and provides amenities such as showers, washrooms, pump-out services, and convenient access to downtown Bruce Mines shops and restaurants.

Nagagamisis Provincial Park is a large natural environment park centred on Nagagamisis Hornepayne’s boreal forest. It offers camping, boating, fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing, with facilities such as campsites, trails, a boat launch, and equipment rentals; the lake is particularly known for walleye and northern pike fishing.

Blind River Provincial Park is a remote waterway park protecting the Blind River corridor, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, and backcountry canoe routes such as the Flack Lake Figure‑Eight and Dunlop Lake–Mace Lake loops. The park offers a true wilderness experience with opportunities for canoeing, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and nature appreciation, with only backcountry campsites and no developed visitor facilities.

Lefroy Harbour is a full‑service marina and boating destination on Lake Simcoe offering dockage, boat services, storage, parts, fuel, and a range of amenities including on‑site dining and recreation areas. While the marina doesn’t list casual hourly boat rentals as a primary offering, it serves as a central hub for boating activities and hosts services such as dockage or seasonal slip rentals for powerboats and other vessels.

Innisfil Seahawk Water Sports offers kayak and paddleboard rentals right on Innisfil Beach, providing easy access to Lake Simcoe’s water for recreational paddling by the hour or day, suitable for all experience levels.

Lake Simcoe Watersport Rentals, also commonly known as Jackson's Point Watersports, offers a range of kayak, paddleboard, and boat rentals for exploring Lake Simcoe’s scenic waters, perfect for families, couples, and solo paddlers. They’re known for excellent equipment, friendly service, and access right on the lakefront near Jackson’s Point Harbour.

Brechin Dry Dock Marine is a full‑service marina and marine centre serving boaters on Lake Simcoe, offering boat storage, repairs, rentals, mechanical services, slip rentals, vessel sales, and a range of amenities for recreational boating. This marina also supports water‑toys and boating gear; while it’s not primarily advertised as a casual boat‑rental business, it functions as a central service hub for boats and may assist with watercraft access in the Lagoon City area.

A local outdoor rental company offering kayak and paddle board rentals as well as camping gear and support for exploring the nearby lakes and rivers. Great for day paddles on calm water in the Marmora area.

Sugarloaf Harbour Marina is a popular waterfront marina offering over 700 boat slips, fuel services, washrooms/showers, picnic areas, and a public boat launch. During the summer months the marina also operates kayak and stand‑up paddleboard (SUP) rentals for exploring the marina basin and nearby Lake Erie waters, making it a great base for both relaxing paddling and general boating

Westlake Watersports, known as Wellington Watersports, is a local water sports equipment rental service in the Wellington area offering kayak, canoe, paddle board, and general surf/watersport rentals and access to the lake, often used by visitors and day trippers exploring West Lake and the broader Prince Edward County waterfront.

Frontenac Outfitters is a long‑established, lakefront paddlesports hub serving paddlers of all levels. They rent top‑of‑the‑line Canadian canoes, kayaks, and stand‑up paddleboards (plus all required safety gear included) and can advise on paddling routes across Frontenac’s 5,000+ lakes and waterways. The centre also sells paddling gear and offers clinics, courses, and tips for safe, enjoyable trips.

Napanee River Tours offers scenic river cruises aboard The Norman Paul, a 45‑foot custom pontoon boat that travels a roughly 16 km round‑trip route on the historic Napanee River. Cruises combine natural scenery, river wildlife, history, and optional themed experiences (such as live music or special event tours), with food and beverages available aboard; private charters for groups are also offered.

1000 Islands Kayaking offers rentals of high‑end touring kayaks and all required safety gear, along with route maps and orientation for self‑guided excursions, as well as certified guide‑led tours (half‑day, full‑day, and specialty camping trips) through the intricate waterways of the islands.

At Sharbot Lake Provincial Park you can rent canoes, kayaks and stand‑up paddleboards on a daily basis directly through the park (PFDs and paddles included), allowing you to explore both Sharbot Lake and adjacent Black Lake on calm waters.

Wasaga Watersports delivers a wide variety of watercraft rental experiences, including kayak and paddleboard rentals, adrenaline‑filled jet ski rentals, jet boats with captains for tubing or cruising, and pontoon boats for relaxed family outings. Paddleboard and kayak rentals start at affordable rates and let visitors explore calm waters at their own pace, while powered craft add excitement on the open bay.

Wright’s Marina is a long‑standing marina serving Georgian Bay boaters with dock slip rentals (seasonal and transient), boat and pontoon rentals, marine repairs, fuel, and water taxi services. It also provides a boat launch, storage, and seaside amenities — making it a convenient base for exploring the rugged beauty of Georgian Bay waterways.

Carling Bay Marina sits in the quiet, sheltered Georgian Bay, providing seasonal dock slip rentals, boat storage, and marine services in a scenic and protected setting. It's a gateway location for boaters exploring Georgian Bay’s islands, fishing spots, and waterways.

A full-service, not-for-profit marina offering boat slips, gasoline sales, and boat repairs for visitors . Guests can rent a small fishing boat with a 9.9 hp engine, canoes, and paddle boards to explore the lake, and the on-site convenience store

Rental service that offers a diverse fleet of well-maintained boats for rent, including pontoons and aluminum fishing boats, allowing guests to explore Rice Lake. Establishment focused on family fishing experiences

Great Outdoors Landing is a full‑service marina and waterfront service centre on Chemong Lake. The facility offers dock slip rentals with options including hydro access and secure gated docking, along with amenities.

A full-service outdoor rental company offering canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, pontoon boats, fishing boats, and jet skis for exploring Stoney Lake and nearby Kawartha waters. They can deliver gear to your location or you can pick up on site.

Rental service in Peterborough that provides kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) for paddling Little Lake and the Otonabee River. All rentals include life jackets and are by reservation, with equipment delivered to the launch site.

Silent Lake Provincial Park is a tranquil natural retreat on the Canadian Shield featuring forested campsites, scenic trails, sandy swimming beaches, and a motor‑free lake ideal for canoeing and kayaking; onsite canoe and kayak rentals are available through the park office/store during the summer, making it easy for visitors to explore the calm waters of Silent Lake without bringing their own gear.

Paudash Lake Marina is a family-owned marina on the scenic Paudash Lake It offers boat rentals (i.e. fishing boats and bowriders to pontoons), dockage, boat launch facilities, marine fuel and storage, and cabin rentals for visitors.

Baptiste Lake Marina is a long-standing marina located on one of the largest lakes in the region, offering boat rentals, a public fuel dock, mooring/summer docking, and boating supplies. It serves as a hub for boating, fishing, swimming, and water recreation, with friendly staff and lake access that makes exploring the lake chain easy and convenient.

Harcourt Park Marina & Market is a multi-purpose lakeside marina offering marine services, boat repairs, and watercraft rentals like kayaks, pedal boats, and canoes.

Haliburton Paddle Shop is a small, artisan workshop and retail hub in the Haliburton Highlands that specializes in making hand-crafted paddles for canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. Their products are built locally from Ontario wood and are designed for performance and comfort, appealing to paddlers who value craftsmanship and connection to the outdoors.

Eagle Lake Narrows Country Store provides watercraft rentals, including canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles and power boats. It makes a great stop for outdoor activities on Eagle Lake and nearby Mikisew Provincial Park.

Kennisis Lake Marina is a popular lakeside marina that provides boat rentals, personal watercraft, kayaks, and non-motorized watercraft rentals on Kennisis Lake. It also offers dockage, fuel, repairs, storage, and a convenience store with snacks and treats.

The Minden Whitewater Preserve is a 100‑acre outdoor recreation area managed by Whitewater Ontario featuring world‑class whitewater sections of the Gull River that are popular with canoeists and whitewater kayakers, as well as trails for hiking and camping. It includes picnic areas, rental facilities, washrooms, shady woods, and a campground, and has hosted national and international slalom events including stages of the Pan American and World Cup series.