At Diverse Boat Rentals and Tours, we offer privately captained boat tours as well as a diverse fleet of high-quality boats, jet skis and water toys for rent to suit your every need.

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Wildly Awesome Private Boat Tours – Embark on a Tailored Journey in Southern Georgian Bay

Experience the epitome of luxury and personalized exploration with our private boat tours. At Diverse Boat Rentals & Tours, we invite you to discover the hidden wonders of Georgian Bay in a truly exclusive setting. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, seeking a romantic getaway, or simply desiring a customized adventure, our private boat tours offer an unparalleled experience tailored to your desires.

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Scenic Boat Tours

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Georgian Bay with our scenic boat tours. Join us on a journey through picturesque landscapes, witnessing awe-inspiring shorelines, serene islands, and hidden coves. Capture breathtaking views, feel the gentle breeze, and let tranquillity wash over you.

Our experienced guides provide insightful commentary, sharing interesting facts about the area’s history, and geological wonders. Whether seeking a peaceful escape or a photographer’s paradise, our scenic boat tours offer an unforgettable experience in Georgian Bay’s stunning beauty.

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Watersports Boat Tours

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled adventure with our water sports boat tours. Feel the thrill of tubing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and/or kneeboarding. Our knowledgeable instructors ensure your safety and provide guidance for beginners.

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Unforgettable Sunset Cruises

Witness the breathtaking beauty of Georgian Bay’s sunset aboard our private boat tours. As the sky transforms into a captivating canvas of vibrant hues, embrace the serenity and romance of this magical moment. Our experienced crew will ensure your comfort and provide expert insights about the surrounding landscapes, making your sunset cruise an unforgettable experience.

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Fall Colours Private Boat Tours

Enjoy the magical transformation of Georgian Bay during the fall season with our exclusive private boat tours. Experience nature’s spectacular display of vibrant hues as the leaves transition to brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold. Cruise along the serene waters, surrounded by a breathtaking panorama of autumnal landscapes. Our knowledgeable guides will provide fascinating insights into the fall foliage and the region’s natural wonders. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply seeking a serene escape, our fall colours private boat tours offer a unique and captivating experience amidst the picturesque beauty of Georgian Bay in autumn.

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Boat Rentals for Every Adventure

Choose from our selection of bowriders, fishing boats, paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, jet skis, and even floating mats – all designed to enhance your enjoyment of Georgian Bay.

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Bowriders: Experience the exhilaration of cruising through the waves with our sleek and sporty bowrider boats.

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Fishing Boats: Set off on a fishing adventure and reel in the big catch with our well-equipped fishing boats. Pontoon Boats: Gather your friends and family for a leisurely cruise or a fun-filled party on our spacious and comfortable pontoon boats.

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Jet Skis: Feel the rush as you zip across the water on our high-performance jet skis, perfect for adrenaline junkies.

The Perfect Addition To Summer – Water Toy Rentals

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In addition to our boat rentals, we also offer an array of exciting water toys to enhance your experience on Georgian Bay. Choose from the following water toy rentals:

Paddleboards: Explore the bay at your own pace and enjoy a full-body workout with our paddleboard rentals.

Kayaks: Glide through the calm waters and discover hidden coves and secluded beaches with our kayak rentals.

Canoes: Experience the tranquility of Georgian Bay as you paddle through pristine waters in our canoes.

Floating Mats: Relax and soak up the sun on our floating mats, providing a comfortable and fun lounging experience on the water.

Reach Out To Us Today To Book Your Own Adventure!

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Paddleboard Pilates Fun and Fit on the water! Swimming knowledge necessary. Rentals Available.

Rockin The River will take place August 12, 2023. The event begins at 10:00am, though flotillas will be departing at scheduled time slots throughout the day. Note: This is a pre-registered, guided tour with a fixed amount of equipment.

Rockin the River is a pre-registered guided tour where participants will either kayak or canoe down the Nottawasaga River from the Wasaga Beach Sports Park to Schoonertown Park. The paddle should take about 3 hours. Along the way there will be 10 different spots where musicians will be set up and performing. As the river has good current in it – participants will float by and listen to them – but will not stop.

Participants will be shuttled by bus back to the Sports Park to get their vehicle.

Rockin the River is a pre-registered guided tour where participants will either kayak or canoe down the Nottawasaga River from the Wasaga Beach Sports Park to Schoonertown Park. The paddle should take about 3 hours. Along the way there will be 10 different spots where musicians will be set up and performing. As the river has good current in it – participants will float by and listen to them – but will not stop.

Purchase tickets here

Big Canoe Project offers guided tours and day camps in our 29′ canoe. Book us for a 2.5 hour morning or afternoon tour or a shorter evening tour setting out from Meaford, Owen Sound, Collingwood or Lake Eugenia. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise and as such every paddler who sets off in the boat with us will have the opportunity to contribute to citizen science initiatives nationally by collecting water quality data. Get ready for adventure, experience Georgian Bay and come paddle with us! Offering ORCKA Basic Canoeing courses Levels 1-4. Pre-registration is required. There are courses for a variety of skill levels and ages. Learn efficient canoe paddling techniques and safety procedures to make your next adventure even better!First-timers and experienced kayakers and SUPers alike will find Georgian Bay or river adventure that perfectly matches their level of thrill and skill. Put in at one of these launch points to start your easy paddle.

1. The Beach beside the Meaford Museum
2. Memorial Park in Meaford
3. Little River Beach Park at the Thornbury Harbour (across from the Royal Harbour Resort)
4. Delphi Point Park in Craigleith (just off of Highway 26 West)
5. Northwinds Beach in Craigleith
6. Cranberry Marina (behind Living Water Resort) in Collingwood
7. Sunset Point in Collingwood
8. Harbourview Park in Collingwood (behind McDonalds)

 

Paddling Tours, Rentals & Lessons

Free Spirit Tours offer both guided and self guided tours along the Beaver & Nottawasaga River. Chose from canoeing, kayaking or SUPing.  You can also experience a different perspective of Georgian Bay while learning the basics of sea kayaking at Northwinds Beach or SUP Paddling at Wasaga Beach! Make sure you enquire about other classes, tours and social paddles, Free Spirit Tours can put together a package that suits your needs!

Eagle Adventure Experiences operates year-round, offering a unique experience in customized outdoor adventure including Kayak Level 1 Skills Course (Georgian Bay & Lake Eugenia), SUP Basic & Advanced courses (Wasaga Beach), trips to the Wreck of the Mary Ward (Craigleith) and customized trips, too! Kayak, Canoe & SUP’s are available for rental. Eagle Adventures also deliver and pick up SUP’s from all locations at or near Wasaga Beach and on the Nottawasaga River. Simply phone 705-888-2551 to arrange.

Blu Wave SUP offers unique on-water adventures including guided tours, SUP lessons, SUP yoga, Surf lessons, Bachelorettes, Custom SUP experiences and more. Unique group experiences available by special booking using their 17′ long, 6 person inflatable board, the Blu Whale 17.0!

  Canoe-tripping and outdoor adventure is what Samsara Wilderness Tours do best! They offer day trips, as well as overnight trips varying in length, that can be catered to your age, abilities and interests. Day Trips will paddle the Nottawasaga or Saugeen River.  Contact Cody, Jack or Emily for more information on their routes!

   

Nottawasaga River

Edenvale to Wasaga Beach Sports Park: Distance: 13.5km / Time: 4hrs / easy paddle Beginning at Edenvale Conservation Area this section of the Nottawasaga River navigates through dense forests, silver maple swamps and open meadows teeming with wildlife. Before launching your vessel, discover a monument at Glengarry Landing, a National Historic Site, where a flotilla of 29 batteaux was built in a desperate expedition to relieve the British troops at Fort Michilimackinac during the War of 1812. Downstream of Edenvale, the river cuts through the 25 meter deep gorge of the Edenvale Moraine, made of materials deposited by the retreat of the glaciers, and flows into Jacks Lake, part of an ancient lagoon and a popular local fishing spot. Passing under the Klondike Park Road Bridge, the Wasaga Beach Sports Park launch is on the right. The Wasaga Beach Sports Park offers numerous amenities, including a waterside picnic shelter, restrooms, a playground and sports facilities, to name a few. Jacks Lake: Distance: 6.5km/ Time: 2hrs/ easy paddle Jacks Lake, part of an ancient lagoon, is a popular open-water fishing spot, rumoured to be “the spot” to land monster fish. An easy paddle suitable for beginners of all ages, Jacks Lake offers a unique experience during every visit, due to its ever changing water levels. Launch at the Wasaga Beach Sports Park, which offers lots of amenities, including free parking, a waterside picnic shelter, restrooms and sports facilities to name a few, and paddle upstream into Jacks Lake. Explore the tree studded edge of the lake, spot beavers, swans, a variety of frogs and turtles. Drop a line and do a bit of fishing if you like before looping back downstream with the current to the Wasaga Beach Sports Park. Wasaga Beach Sports Park to Schooner Town Distance: 10km/ Time: 2hrs/easy paddle, no rapids Home to the largest group of parabolic sand dunes in the entire province, this section of the River meanders along sandy shores, where you can get lost in the beauty of the crest shaped sand sculpted by glaciers and rimmed with dense vegetation. The Wasaga Beach Sports Park offers an ideal launching point due to its many amenities. Just beyond the launch there is a series of rapids that are easy to chute through no matter what your skill level, but add a sense of adventure to the journey. The river twists and turns through provincial park lands and fragile habitats, offering majestic views of the iconic Oxbow Dune, home to Bank Swallows and their tiny nests. It’s important to respect the natural beauty of the dunes and their longstanding residents, many of which are endangered,by leaving them untouched. Downriver expect to receive encouraging waves from the cottagers on shore and as you approach Schooner Town, the historical winter quarters of the Royal Navy of 1812. Exit the river to your right before going under the bridge. After the bridge the heavy boat traffic is typical, making for difficult paddling conditions.

Wasaga Beach

Beach Area 1 to 2 – The Main End Distance: 0.7km / Time: 2hrs / easy paddle but can vary based on weather conditions The main hustle and bustle of Wasaga Beach takes place at Beach Area 1, the most commercial of the beach areas. Wander around the shops and stock up on supplies, or energize yourself with local food and drink. There are events happening at the beach almost every day throughout the summer months. This is also an area where the rare and protected piping plover nests each year. Enter the shallow water from the west end of Beach Area 1 and enjoy the panoramic views across the bay. Paddling across Beach Area 2, you’ll pass a picnic area with grills, as well as a playground and beachfront boardwalk. Note: all Ontario Parks – Wasaga Beach Provincial Park facilities are operated seasonally. Beach Area 2 to 3 – History in the Making Distance: 2.4km / Time:40min / easy paddle but can vary based on weather conditions Just steps from the Main End, Beach Area 2 offers parking, washrooms, picnic areas and easy access to the Nancy Island Historic Site. This is where the gallant battle of the HMS Nancy was fought and is now home to the charred hull of the 1789 Schooner. As you paddle along the sandy shoreline, between Beach Area 2 and 3, imagine the excitement on August 8, 1934, when the first successful overseas flight from mainland Canada took off on this beach, destined for England in the ‘Trail of the Caribou’. Back then planes weren’t the only vehicles on the beach; until 1973, cars were also allowed to cruise up and down the sandy strip. At Beach Area 3 you can visit the Provincial Park Office, access amenities and connect with the Shore Lane Trail to explore more of the Town.   Beach Area 3 to 4 – Views Galore Distance:0.8km / Time: 20min / easy paddle but can vary based on weather conditions Arguably, the best views of the shoreline and escarpment are from Beach Area 3, where people aren’t the only ones enjoying the view. Here you’ll often find dogs frolicking in the water and lazing in the sand because this is the only section of the beach that welcomes canine friends. If you are not an animal lover, don’t worry – they are only allowed within a fenced area. Beach Areas 3 and 4 offer washrooms, parking, picnic tables, and access to the trails system. The west end of Beach Area 4 is a 5 minute walk to Schooner Town and the Nottawasaga River paddling routes, where local outfitter Free Spirit Tours is located. Beach Area 4 to 5 – Naturally Wasaga Distance: 1km / Time:30min/ easy paddle but can vary based on weather conditions Did you know that the sand you see on the beach now is the only sand it will ever have and that Wasaga Beach provides habitat for over 230 bird species? See how many birds you can spot as you paddle between Beach Areas 4 and 5. Be sure to keep an eye out for wild turkeys and deer enjoying the vegetation. Travelling west, the beaches offer a more relaxed and local flavour, and at Beach Area 4 you will find families and cottagers enjoying the green space and shade of large old growth trees at the edge of the sand. Beach Area 5 has an OKA (Ontario Kiteboarding Association) launch, which is another great activity to do in Wasaga Beach. While paddling this area, please keep an extra eye out for kiteboarders!

  Beach Areas 5 to 6 – Waving Blue Distance: 2.1km / Time: 40min/ easy paddle but can vary based on weather conditions As you paddle the pristine waters of the Blue Flag designated Beach Area 5, you will notice the many ways the shoreline and ecosystems are being respected. Further west, you will find what was once a small community called “Brock’s Beach”, better known now as Beach Area 6, often the quietest of the beaches. Only a 10-minute walk away from Beach Area 6 you will find a range of dining and shopping options at 45th Street. Beach Area 6 also links directly to the Carley Patterson Memorial Trail, which meanders along Trillium Creek and connects to the town wide cycling network, including the Collingwood Wasaga Connection.

Beaver River

Beaver River Access Point 1 Parking is available at Access Point 1. The paddle from Access Point 1 to Access Point 2 takes you from Kimberley to Epping. This 10 kilometre stretch takes about 2 to 3 hours to paddle. This stretch of the river is rugged and scenic. Mature trees along the banks completely envelope the river in some locations, making it seem as if you are paddling in the wilderness. Paddlers should be be aware of possible debris, log jams and beaver dams which you may need to make a short portage around. Beaver River Access Point 2 Parking is available at Access Point 2. This can be the takeout point for a paddle from Kimberly to Epping or the put in point for the Epping to Heathcote paddle. The Epping to Heathcote paddle is 5 kilometres long and takes about 2 hours. Paddlers will find this stretch of the river beautiful, wild and winding. The tree canopy opens up considerably. This stretch of the river is ideal for families, although a few swift currents may be encountered depending on water levels and season. For paddlers completing their journey in Heathcote, note the dock on the right (south) side of the river prior to the bridge. Beaver River Access Point 3 This Access Point has parking and can be the takeout point for the Epping to Heathcote paddle or the launch for the 1 hour/3 kilometre paddle from Heathcote to Slabtown. Small rapids and eddies may be encountered in this section. Once in Slabtown, disembark on the left (west) bank before the town dam. This launch is also home to Free Spirit Tours. Shuttle service back to your car up river is available.

Beaver River Access Point 4

Fishing on the Nottawasaga River

The Nottawasaga River and its tributaries provides one of the most diverse sport fisheries in Southern Ontario! The lower reaches of the main river support northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye & muskellunge with the upper Nottawasaga River and tributary streams like the Mad, Pine & Boyne rivers provide excellent angling for resident brook and brown trout. High quality coldwater stream habitats in the Nottawasaga River Watershed produce huge numbers of wild juvenile rainbow and chinook salmon which support the bulk of the offshore fishery in the South Georgian Bay area. Adult rainbow trout and chinook salmon returning to the Nottawasga River in the late summer and fall provide one of the most dynamic river fisheries in Ontario with an all year round season encompassing almost 90km of stream between Wasaga Beach and the mouth of the Boyne River near Alliston. A fishing access point is located in the dunes area of the Wasaga Beach Provincial park. Boat launch facilities in Beach Area 1 allow easy access to Georgian Bay from the Nottawasaga River. Click HERE for more information on fishing in Simcoe County.

Paddling on the Nottawasaga River

Dip your paddle into the historical waters of the Nottawasaga River, where warriors, voyageurs, missionaries, soldiers, and explorers once traveled. The main branch of the Nottawasaga River is 121km long, dropping 300 m from its source in the Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment to its mouth at Wasaga Beach. Launch your canoe or kayak at Edenvale and navigate 23.5km of river through to Wasaga Beach. Highlights include Jack’s Lake and the Wasaga Beach parabolic sand dunes. Eagle Adventure Experiences & Free Spirit Tours offer guided tours. Click HERE for more paddling routes along the Nottawasaga River & other routes in Simcoe County.