Canoe and Kayak Rentals in Almaguin and Muskoka

If you bring your own watercraft to the inn, we'll be glad to point you to the many public boat access points in the region.

But if, like many visitors to the Almaguin Highlands and Muskoka, you don't have your own but you'd like to spend a day canoeing or kayaking the lakes and rivers of the area, you have many options for rentals.

Canoe Algonquin
Located in the town of Kearney, just 20 minutes due east of Fern Glen Inn. Canoe and kayak rentals starting from around $20/day, includes paddles and PFDs.
The store is across the road from the lake, so no need to put the canoe or kayak up on the car--simply portage across the road and start paddling the many kilometres of waterways. Minimum 1-day rentals.

Trailside Adventure Co.
Also in Kearney, Trailside Adventure offers canoe, kayak, and peddleboat rentals by the hour, half-day or day. You can put in right at the lake in Kearney or borrow a park map and roof pads and drive to one of the Algonquin Park access points for a back country day-trip. Full day rentals start at $17/day and include paddles and PFDs.

Arrowhead Provincial Park
Located off of Hwy 11 just north of Huntsville. This is a small park, but offers many ways to enjoy its lakes, river, waterfall and trails. Canoe, kayak and bike rentals start at around $15 for a 2-hour rental.

Algonquin Outfitters - Huntsville
Located on Main Street in downtown Huntsville, the store backs onto the river for easy, car-free access to extensive paddling. A nice option is to paddle from the store dock up the river to Lake Vernon and back. Canoe and kayak rentals starting from around $20/day, includes paddles and PFDs. Minimum 1-day rentals.

Algonquin Outfitters - Oxtongue Lake
Located on Hwy 60 just west of Algonquin Park. A favourite paddle for our guests is the self-guided canoe trip to Ragged Falls. A nice 3-hour round trip, it's the perfect way to sample paddling without making a whole day of it. Paddle directly from the dock to the base of Ragged Falls, tie off at the shore and climb up to the top of the falls and admire the view. Rates from $20, includes paddles and map.

Algonquin Outfitters - Opeongo
Both unguided and guided day trips are also available from Algonquin Outfitters' Opeongo store within Algonquin Park, including a guided paddle to Hailstorm Creek Nature Reserve.

The Portage Store - Algonquin Park
Located on Canoe Lake in Algonquin Park, the Portage Store offers guided full-day and half-day canoe trips as well as unguided canoe and kayak rentals.