09/06/2026
Every rafting trip has whitewater, splashes, big laughs and a little bit of adrenaline… but here are 5 of the best unexpected parts of a day of rafting at OWL.
# 1 The food at the end
After a full day on the river, everything tastes better — especially when lunch is freshly grilled and served aboard a pontoon boat cruise back to the OWL Resort. Kick back, refuel, swap stories from the day and enjoy the river from a whole different perspective.
# 2 How good it feels to leave your phone behind
A river trip gives you something we don’t always get enough of: uninterrupted time together. Phones are tucked away, everyday distractions disappear, and suddenly you’re paddling, laughing, cheering each other on and creating stories you’ll probably be telling for years.
# 3 The scenery — and the wildlife
The rapids might get most of the attention, but there is so much to see in between. Forested shorelines, rocky outcrops, wide-open stretches of the Ottawa River and the chance to spot wildlife along the way all add to the experience.
# 4 The OWL Resort is waiting for you
The adventure doesn’t have to end when you step out of the raft. Back at OWL, you can relax on the sandy beach, go for a swim, grab a drink or snack, play a game, or simply find a spot by the water and enjoy being outside a little longer.
# 5 The feeling afterwards
You finish the day a little tired, probably a little wet, and with that unmistakable post-adventure glow. There’s something pretty great about looking back at what you just did together — the rapids you conquered, the laughs along the way and the moments you didn’t expect to become your favourites.
The whitewater might be why you book the trip… but sometimes it’s everything around it that makes the day unforgettable and the reason you'll be back year after year.
