Canoe Rentals west end Lake Nippissing

[ThreeScoutDad]

I am the Troopmaster for a Youth Outdoor Adventure program in Central Indiana. Last year we did the BWCA, and looking to take our adventure up a few notches and tackle the French river to Georgia Bay. We predominantly self outfit, with the exception of Canoes.

I did some site searching, and a little googling as well, and other than Lake Nipping Outfitters, I am not have much luck in finding a place to rent a group of canoes for a week. Can anyone recommend an outfitter that could assist?

Walk Worthy, Bryan

 

[recped]

I have never rented but try these two. Swift probably have the largest fleet of rentals but they may be hard to get in July/August

Swift Georgian Bay - Sales & Rentals

Your first choice for canoe and kayak rentals local to Massassauga Park, McRae Lake, Killarney Park and Georgian Bay.

swiftoutside.com

Marina & Rates - parking, docking, storage & rentals

Explore Hartley Bay Marina rates and find the best deals for your adventure on the French River. Exceptional value for boaters and outdoor enthusiasts.

www.hartleybaymarina.com

 

[scoutergriz]

I have never rented but try these two. Swift probably have the largest fleet of rentals but they may be hard to get in July/August

Swift Georgian Bay - Sales & Rentals

Your first choice for canoe and kayak rentals local to Massassauga Park, McRae Lake, Killarney Park and Georgian Bay.

swiftoutside.com

Marina & Rates - parking, docking, storage & rentals

Explore Hartley Bay Marina rates and find the best deals for your adventure on the French River. Exceptional value for boaters and outdoor enthusiasts.

www.hartleybaymarina.com

both outfitters are highly reputable, but that fact may leave renters who haven't booked picking from the bottom of the barrel, a lot of their boats will have been booked a year ago. Swift may benefit from it's size and the fact that it's also the manufacturer, giving it the ability to move more boats around as needed, but It's also more well known across the province.
Whoever you pick, make sure to get their recommendations on current conditions and potential for serious white water- they both will have near real-time up dates on both from their daily paddler traffic. because of potential high change rates depending on rainfall and storms, the rapids can go from a 1 or2 to a 4 or 5 overnight...