The Nepean Sailing Club has an active cruising member community whose experience ranges from regular up-river trips, to long duration sails in exotic locations around the world. Situated on Lac Deschênes, the club offers immediate access to 50 nautical miles of the Ottawa River up-river to the Chats Falls Dam and back.
Can you sail the Ottawa River?
In the tradition of the Voyageurs of times gone by, modern-day boaters can travel the Ottawa River from Lake Temiskaming 1200 km to Montreal, enjoying the surprises and beauty of one of the most recognized rivers in North America.
Is the Ottawa River navigable?
The Lower Ottawa River is most easily accessible to Southern Ontario and bordering states. It’s a part of a navigable waterway triangle formed in far Eastern Ontario with the St. Lawrence River on its southern side and the famous Rideau Canal on its west.
Is the Ottawa River navigable between Ottawa and Montreal?
The whole route is very navigable and well-buoyed where needed. About 360 km of boating adventures awaited us along well-populated and serviced Ontario shores between the two cities – more than enough to satisfy any boater with a yen for river cruising.
Can you sail the Rideau Canal?
The Rideau King – The fifty-foot steel tour boat sails from its homeport of Merrickville on the historic Rideau Canal. You have a choice of cruising from Merrickville to Ottawa and Merrickville to Westport and vice versa. Transportation is available to get you back to starting location.
Is the Ottawa River swimmable?
YES! Most of the time the Ottawa River is safe to swim in. You can get water quality information by visiting the City of Ottawa website, or calling 613-580-2424 ext. 13219.
Do I need a license to sail in Ontario?
You must have a Canadian pleasure craft licence to operate a pleasure craft powered by an engine of 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) or more in Canada legally. This includes personal watercraft and sailboats with an engine. You are exempt from this requirement if your pleasure craft is registered.
Is there a speed limit on the Ottawa River?
The Canada Shipping Act dictates all boats travelling within 30 metres of marinas must keep to a maximum speed of 10 kilometres per hour.
Can you take a boat from Ottawa to Montreal?
The Ottawa River Waterway is a series of portage bypass sites around rapids and dams along the Ottawa River, managed by the Governments of Ontario and Quebec, to allow recreational boating between Lake Timiskaming and Montreal.
How deep is the Ottawa River at Deep River?
402 feet
The name Deep River purportedly derives from the fact that the Ottawa River reaches its greatest depth of 402 feet (123 m) just outside the township.
Can Canadians cross the US border by boat?
Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit (I-68)
The I-68 permit allows boaters to enter the United States from Canada for recreational purposes with only the need to report to CBP by telephoning in their arrival.
Can you sail from Lake Ontario to the ocean?
The Welland Canal lock system connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, enabling vessels to bypass Niagara Falls. And the St. Lawrence Seaway lock system has tamed the St. Lawrence River, enabling ships to sail from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean since 1959.
Is there an Ottawa bypass?
Highway 417 is a 192.0 km (119.3 mi) controlled-access highway that traverses the lower Ottawa Valley and upper St. Lawrence Valley, bypassing the generally two-lane Highway 17 and providing a high-speed connection between Montreal and Ottawa via A-40.
Is the Rideau River navigable?
The Rideau is a very easy waterway to boat. It caters to the recreational boater and is easy and fun for novice and expert boaters alike. This page lists a few things that a boater preparing to cruise the Rideau may wish to know. Converters (mi to km, etc.)
Can you boat from Ottawa to Kingston?
Whether you visit by boat, car, or bicycle, the Rideau has something for you. The Rideau Canal, which links the lakes and rivers between Ottawa and Kingston, is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America. The locks are operated today much as they were when first opened in 1832.
Can you swim in Rideau River?
Swimming. The Main Beach, a sandy beach on the Rideau River, is located next to the campground. The swimming area is marked with buoys and has a gradual drop-off. Please note: there are no lifeguards posted at the beaches.
Can you drink water from Ottawa River?
Ottawa’s water supply is considered very soft due to the natural softness of the source water (Ottawa River). Hard water does not pose any health concerns, however it can lead to scale deposits on hot surfaces such as kettles and hot water tanks.
Are there turtles in Ottawa River?
Northern Map Turtle
This large turtle has a soft leathery shell and a pointy snout. It rarely leaves the water, and only a small population remains at the mouth of the Ottawa River. Clean water is essential for its survival. This turtle gets its name from the woods it inhabits along the Ottawa River.
Are there fish in the Ottawa River?
Walleye is the most popular fish species on the Ottawa River. Both Walleye and Sauger are present in all reaches. Walleye are more abundant in the upper reaches of the Ottawa River including Lake Temiskaming, Lac la Cave, Holden Lake and Allumette Lake.
Can police board your boat in Ontario?
Enforcement officers and inspectors may inspect a pleasure craft to ensure that it meets Transport Canada’s regulations and requirements. An enforcement officer can be any of the following: A member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. A member of any harbour or river police force.
Can you anchor a boat anywhere in Ontario?
The right to anchor a vessel is part of the common law right of navigation. Vessels are free to anchor temporarily wherever it is safe.