For many visitors, Wilderness Tours is synonymous with whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River. But a closer look reveals that the experience extends well beyond the rapids.
Located on the Ottawa River in Foresters Falls, Wilderness Tours Rafting Resort describes itself as North America’s first adventure resort. Founded in 1975, the resort combines guided river adventures with a wide range of on-site activities and accommodations.
Whitewater rafting remains the main attraction. Guests can choose from a variety of rafting experiences, including family rafting trips featuring Class II and III rapids, as well as higher-intensity adventures for older participants. Wilderness Tours also offers its Guide-Your-Own-Raft experience, where guests navigate the river under the supervision of professional guides.
When the rafting day ends, there is still plenty to do around the resort. The property features a beachfront area with stand-up paddleboards, sit-on-top kayaks, and an inflatable water park. There are also hiking trails, a mountain bike park with more than 20 kilometres of trails, and lazy river tubing experiences.
Accommodations range from tent and RV sites to glamping tents, cabins, hostel-style units, suites, and cottages. The resort offers more than 60 accommodation units across its 650-acre property, allowing visitors to stay close to the river and resort amenities.
Options include glamping tents with electricity and river views, Eco Cedar Cabins with composting toilets, and family-friendly cabins and suites.
For travellers looking to turn a rafting trip into a longer getaway, multi-day packages combine whitewater adventures with resort access, accommodations, and meals. Popular packages include a day of rafting paired with a resort day that provides access to the beach, water park, mountain bike park, sauna, hiking network, and other facilities.
Whether you're visiting for your first rafting experience or planning a multi-day outdoor getaway, Wilderness Tours offers a combination of river adventures, resort amenities, and overnight accommodations all in one place on the Ottawa River.