Boating & Fishing Guide

Three major waterways pass through Ottawa: The Ottawa River, the Rideau River, and the Rideau Canal. Add to that the countless lakes and rivers around the Ottawa Valley, and it's no surprise that water-based recreation is very popular in this region.
See also: Sports & Recreation Guide, Swimming Guide, Weather Guide

Boating - general

Britannia Yacht Club
Bytown Brigantine (Tallship sail training)
Ottawa Boat & Sportsman Show
The region's largest boat show, taking place every year in late February / early March at Lansdowne Park.
Ottawa Boating
Ottawa Boat Ramps
Who knew there were over 100 boat ramps in Ottawa and the surrounding area? John Thompson, an avid fisherman who lives in Kanata, is compiling a list of all of them.
Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival
Ottawa New Edinburgh Club
Ottawa Power & Sail Squadron
Pat's Boating in Canada
Pat's Rideau Waterway Cruising Guide
Paul's Boat Lines
Boat tours of the Rideau Canal and Ottawa River
Peerless Marine Surveyors
See also: Nature Guide: Waterways...

Boating - lessons & training

Canoe, Kayak & Whitewater Rafting

Fishing

Bait Casters
Family Fishing Weekend
Fish Flies (fly fishing)
Fish-Hawk's Ontario
The Fishing News
Fishing Ontario
Fly Angler Canada
Jeff Cyr
Ontario Fishing Net
Ottawa Fishing
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? You can swap fish stories and fishing tips on this web site.
Ottawa Fishing Club
Ottawa River Fishing
Ottawa Valley South Bassmasters
Peter Larmand Outdoors

Sailing

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