Petrie Island - This experience was beyond our expectations. We had never kayaked before, but felt entirely at ease with Sylvie’s instructions. Her knowledge of the wildlife and the reserve was thorough and interesting. Best birthday gift I ever gave my sister! We saw turtles, blue herons, a muskrat, and an osprey. Beautiful day.

Petrie Island - Totally awesome, the guide personnable, knowledgeable and felt safe at all times during the very scenic paddle.

Petrie Island - A relaxing and enjoyable kayak around the Petrie Islands.

Petrie Island - Superbe activité! Sylvie est une très bonne guide qui connaît parfaitement le coin et qui a à cœur de nous faire découvrir la faune et la flore lors de l’excursion. Nous avons pu voir plus d’une dizaine de tortues ainsi que deux hérons bleus et beaucoup d’autres oiseaux. Je recommande fortement!

Petrie Island - Nous avons passé une excellente matinée avec notre guide Sylvie. Elle est extrêmement patiente avec mes enfants et donne des explications faciles à comprendre. Elle nous a donné une présentation historique des îles aussi. Merci!

Petrie Island - First time kayaking and it was a very nice experience, would definitely recommend and do it again.

Petrie Island - Wonderful, relaxed kayak tour with lots of information about animals and the landscape! Very nice guide.

Petrie Island - The scenery was gorgeous, Sylvie was an amazing guide, we saw many turtles, a raccoon, herons, a hummingbird and many other animals. It’s such a perfectly secluded place so near to the city.

Petrie Island - Amazing time!! A beautiful kayaking experience on Petrie island. Sylvie our guide was wonderful, she educated us on the history as well as all the animals that live on the island. I highly recommend it, you will not be disappointed! Thank you Sylvie!

Petrie Island - Amazing day out with Sylvie! Would highly recommend for all ages. She also took some really wonderful photos of us throughout, a must do experience when visiting Ottawa!

Petrie Island  **Review: Riverview Mobile Kayak**

We had an unforgettable experience with Riverview Mobile Kayak for a birthday celebration, and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Our group was quite large, and for most of us, it was our first time kayaking. Despite this, the two ladies from Riverview Mobile Kayak were incredibly professional and accommodating, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and confident on the water.

Their guidance and patience made the experience enjoyable for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest in our group. They provided clear instructions and were attentive to our needs, which greatly enhanced our adventure. The beautiful scenery along the river only added to the overall enjoyment.

If you're looking for a fun and memorable outdoor activity, especially for first-time kayakers, we highly recommend Riverview Mobile Kayak. Their excellent service and dedication to customer satisfaction truly made our day special. Thank you for an amazing experience!

Brantwood Park - Mobile Kayak Rental was the perfect choice for our family father's day adventure. Sylvie was available to answer questions over the phone and email on several occasions, and was flexible when we requested a time change after booking, that meant the world. Sylvie arrived early, to set up the Kayaks by the river before our arrival, and gave us a great talk about what wildlife to look for on river, and how to look for it. The kayaks were great, and life jackets were provided, Sylvie helped us launch and even took a family photo of us in the water. Sylvie was warm, kind, and attentive to detail, highly recommend Mobile Kayak Rental for your next adventure!

Brantwood Park - I called about an hour prior day of booking and Sylvia was very helpful regarding short notice booking and drop off. Would do again.

Petrie Island - I booked with Riverview Kayak a few times and was extremely satisfied with all the kayaking trips. Sylvie is always so accommodating and helpful! She is always there on time and stays until you’ve safely left the dock. Trying something new can be intimidating at first but her helpful knowledge and advice made this so much easier for me. Thank you very much!

Mooney's Bay - We had a great time with the Kayaks and Paddleboards! Sylvie was very responsive throughout the process of booking and leading up. We were worried about weather and she even offered for us to wait until the day of to make a decision which I thought was very nice! The process was really smooth, I'll definitely be booking again:) 

Kettle Island - We loved that activity ! First time for my son on a kayak. Beautiful spot. Sylvie is a professionnal and a nice person. Kayaks are excellent and stable. Go for it

Brantwood Park - This is our second year in a row renting kayaks from Riverview and we were just as pleased!! Brantwood Park location was absolutely serene. Got to see blue herons and egrets up close.

Brantwood Park -Thanks to Sylvie at Riverview Mobile Kayak Rental, we had an enjoyable afternoon at Brantford Park. This time we went north where it was a little more challenging for us novice kayakers. The river current was stronger due the recent heavy rains so it was a tough go, coming back to the landing. We saw a variety of birds this outing but didn't get an opportunity to take pictures of them.

We will be back to this spot and maybe other locations due to a generous offer from Sylvie.
Thanks to Riverview Mobile Kayak Rental for the 3 hours of exercise and fun!

Mooney's Bay Beach - This is such an easy way to get out on the water. They kayaks were ready to go when we arrived. I highly recommend it. I enjoyed exploring the Rideau and I did not have to do any of the work of transporting kayaks myself. I’ll definitely be using this service again.

Belmont Ave - Sylvie was super responsive in answering my many questions. She was very accommodating and flexible. The kayak was in excellent condition and she made sure all was well before leaving the launch site. Two thumbs up! I recommend!

Brantwood - This was my first kayak rental. Sylvie already had the kayak down at the dock by the time I had arrived. Everything was seamless and enjoyable all around. I will definately be renting a kayak from this organization again. Thank you! George

Mooney's Bay - I felt at peace and plan on doing it again.

Brantwood Park - Great work people. Definitely coming back

Mooney's Bay - After making the difficult decision to sell our beloved kayaks due to downsizing, what a complete delight to discover Riverview Mobile Kayak Rental. Sylvie made booking a breeze. We arrived at Mooney's Bay and found everything exactly as described, with Sylvie waiting for us with a warm greeting and a big smile. She helped us launch and was there on our return to help us bring in the kayaks. Like my review title says, this was all no fuss, no muss. The prices are competitive and the service fantastic. We'll be renting from Riverview again soon. Thank you, Sylvie!

Brantwood Park - Hi, We had lots of fun kayaking. The owners was very helpful and guide us well before we started our adventure.  Thank you Nameeta

Mooney's Bay - My husband and I had a perfect day kayaking, thanks for  making it so easy - provides everything and is so helpful and understanding, whether to experienced kayakers or relative newbies. We will definitely return!

Eccolands - A little family owned business who knows the area and the waters well and provides everything you need to get going. Kayaks were in impeccable condition, service super friendly, and a large variety of launch points. Will definitely be coming back!

Eccolands - This was a great opportunity to see a different part of Ottawa.

Brantwood Park - We rented four kayaks for two adults and our 16 and 11 year old children. We wanted a leisurely experience since we had our puppy with us. We saw a heron, river frogs and baby ducks and experienced a relaxed kayak with nice views and conversation as a family. Our host was so kind and attentive and provided all the info we needed. An extra special bonus was the unexpected photos of our experience with our pup and children! You certainly cannot beat the delivery service of having your kayaks dropped off and picked up for you! We will do this again and try a different river as there are a few choices for pick ups and drop offs,

Brantwood Park - The host was amazing!! She was there early to explain everything and again arrived early when we came back after a wonderful 2 hours of kayaking! We rented the kayaks for family members (we have our own) and they enjoyed their first experience kayaking the Rideau River!! We will rent again soon!! Thank you also for the souvenir pictures!!

Duck Island - This was so much fun! Thank-you for accomodating our group! The service & equipment was amazing! Super clean & well maintained.

Petrie Island - Decided to rent our kayaks with Riverview based on their excellent reviews. The owner is so friendly and accommodating and all the equipment was in pristine condition. It made for an extremely enjoyable experience. Petrie Island was perfect for us since we prefer calmer waters. We plan on trying the Brantwood park location as it promises even more calm waters😊

Eccolands Park - We have rented kayaks in Ottawa before but the distinct advantage of Riverview Mobile is its variety of launch sites. We left from Eccolands Park and travelled about 3 km south on the Rideau River before branching off east on a winding and secluded creek. A wonderful discovery! It was hard to believe we were still in the city. The 3-hour rental enabled an unhurried and thoroughly enjoyable excursion. Excellent value for the money, and the owner-operator was very personable. A 5-star experience.

Eccolands Park - Owner is  so flexible and accessible ! Brings the kayak right to the launch site. You can meet at regular stops or you can arrange your own time and location. This is a great concept if you want to try kayaking or if you don't want to deal with the hassles of owning your own kayak, like storing and transporting it.

Petrie Island - I’m very happy with our experience, great service too! Thank you again

Brantwood Park - Finally, a company that will deliver and pick up kayaks at different venues across the city. Perfect for those like me who do not want to buy one, but love kayaking. Very efficient communications, super nice staff, and good value for money. Nice to rent kayaks that are brand new and clean.

Duck Islands to Petrie Island - What a lovely à la carte experience going above and beyond to help us put-in upriver at Blair and pick us up at Petrie Island. We really appreciated the expert service, the friendliness and the equipment that was in great condition. I am looking forward to doing this again!

Brantwood Park - We had a BLAST out on the water - the kayaks were waiting for us, and we got great directions and ideas for our paddle as we launched. So much wildlife! It was so easy to get out on the water, and so fun! Thanks! We'll be back.