{"id":681,"date":"2014-07-29T14:35:44","date_gmt":"2014-07-29T14:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=681"},"modified":"2025-10-21T18:02:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T18:02:17","slug":"boat-excursions-canoeing-fishing-on-the-water-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/boat-excursions-canoeing-fishing-on-the-water-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Boat Excursions, Canoeing &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Fishing &#8211; on the water in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>When the weather is good, Ontarians love to get out on the water.\u00a0 All over the province there are boat cruises, canoe &amp; kayaking adventures, fishing excursions &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/boat-train-excursions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">so much more<\/a>.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re looking for a gentle meander down a calm lake, an adventurous rafting adventure or a fast cruise on a speed boat, there\u2019s a boat excursion to suit your style.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-shot-2014-07-29-at-10.22.40-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-682\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-shot-2014-07-29-at-10.22.40-AM-300x178.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-07-29 at 10.22.40 AM\" width=\"332\" height=\"196\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>BOAT CRUISES:<\/p>\n<p>Boat cruises are available in every region of Ontario.\u00a0 From the nighttime dinner &amp; dancing cruises, to the sightseeing cruises, there are so many to choose from.\u00a0 In Eastern Ontario \u2013 you can cruise the 1000 Islands.\u00a0 Check out:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.1000islandscruises.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">1000 Islands &amp; Seaways Cruises Brockville<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.1000islandscruises.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">1000 Islands Cruises Kingston<\/a>\u00a0 or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockportcruises.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">1000 Islands Cruises Rockport<\/a>. In the Georgian Bay &amp; 30,000 Islands region of\u00a0 Central Ontario, there\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.midlandtours.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Boat Cruises Barrie &amp; Midland<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.obcruise.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Orillia Boat Cruises \u2013 The Island Princess<\/a>.\u00a0 For a wonderful view of our nation\u2019s capital, try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.capitalcruises.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Capital Cruises<\/a> in Ottawa. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.grandrivercruises.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Grand River Dinner Cruises<\/a> helps you explore the Grand River in Southwestern Ontario. Toronto has the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariposacruises.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Mariposa Cruises<\/a>\u00a0 where you can choose from a variety of cruising experiences. Even Northern Ontario <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chiefcommanda.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">(Chief Commanda Cruises)<\/a> and Niagara (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hornblower.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hornblower Niagara Falls Boat Tour<\/a>) offer cruising opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-shot-2014-07-29-at-10.28.36-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-683\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-shot-2014-07-29-at-10.28.36-AM-300x193.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-07-29 at 10.28.36 AM\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-shot-2014-07-29-at-10.28.36-AM-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-shot-2014-07-29-at-10.28.36-AM.png 579w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>FISHING:<\/p>\n<p>Ontario is a fisherman\u2019s paradise for both catch &amp; release and delicious eating.\u00a0 In the GTA, there\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.salmonexpress.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Salmon Express Charters<\/a>, a full service fishing charter and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andrewscharter.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Andrew\u2019s Charter<\/a>.\u00a0 Northern Ontario is famous for it&#8217;s fishing charters, lodges &amp; expeditions <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wabakimi.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Wabakimi Canoeing &amp; Fishing Adventures<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasayawild.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Wasaya Wilderness Adventures<\/a> can both show you the ropes. Take the whole family fishing during the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontariofamilyfishing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Free family fishing weekends<\/a>. Visit Southwestern Ontario during the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sydenhamsportsmen.com\/the-derby\/salmon-spectacular-rules\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular &#8211; Aug 22-31, 2014<\/a> and tell us what you catch!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-shot-2014-07-29-at-10.32.03-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-684\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-shot-2014-07-29-at-10.32.03-AM-300x184.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-07-29 at 10.32.03 AM\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-shot-2014-07-29-at-10.32.03-AM-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-shot-2014-07-29-at-10.32.03-AM.png 502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>CANOEING &amp; KAYAKING<a href=\"http:\/\/www.northofsuperiorclimbing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If self-propulsion is more your style, what about canoeing &amp; kayaking? In Toronto, there\u2019s the <a href=\"http:\/\/paddletoronto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Harbourfront Canoe &amp; Kayak Center<\/a> &amp; the <a href=\"http:\/\/culinaryadventureco.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Culinary Adventure Company<\/a> where you can join a Canoe Paddle and Beach Dining Adventure, a &#8220;Canadian Signature Experience&#8221;. In Eastern Ontario, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.1000islandskayaking.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">1000 Islands Kayaking<\/a> has an incredible choice of paddling excursions. In Southwestern Ontario, there\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canoeingthegrand.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Canoeing the Grand<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.grandriverrafting.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Grand River Rafting<\/a> as well as the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whitewatermusicandadventure.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Whitewater Music &amp; Adventure Company<\/a>. For exploring the Algonquin Region in Central Ontario, there\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.algonquinoutfitters.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Algonquin Outfitters<\/a> where you can rent equipment or join a guided tour.<\/p>\n<p>Boating \u2013 Special Events:<\/p>\n<p>There are also some very cool special events &amp; outings with boats.\u00a0 In Toronto, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sailincinema.com\/about.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sail in Cinema<\/a> (GTA) lets you enjoy the \u201cworld\u2019s first two-sided floating movie experience.\u201d\u00a0 (Aug 14-16, 2014) Central Ontario has the <a href=\"http:\/\/muskokashows.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Muskoka In-Water Boat &amp; Cottage Show<\/a> coming up on July 25-27, 2014. This event runs alongside the Muskoka Ribfest \u2013 fun &amp; yum! And plan to be in Eastern Ontario for the <a href=\"http:\/\/pokerrunsamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">1000 Islands Poker Run<\/a>, Aug 8-10 with its incredible high speed boats.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s so much to do in Ontario on a boat, it\u2019s hard to pick just one or two outings.\u00a0 Why not try a new adventure this summer?\u00a0 Post your favourite to our facebook page and tell us all about it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Michelle Brandes,\u00a0 SFG newsletter editor,\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:Michelle@SummerFunGuide.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Michelle@SummerFunGuide.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the weather is good, Ontarians love to get out on the water.\u00a0 All over the province there are boat cruises, canoe &amp; kayaking adventures, fishing excursions &amp; so much more.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re looking for a gentle meander down a calm lake, an adventurous rafting adventure or a fast cruise on a speed boat, there\u2019s&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[134],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-681","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ontario-region"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/681","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=681"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/681\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3547,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/681\/revisions\/3547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=681"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=681"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=681"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}