Summer is a busy, bustling time at Dows Lake Pavilion. The rentals operation opens after the Victoria Day weekend in May and runs through to the end of September.
The Rideau Canal is a delightful place to explore in a boat, offering a whole new perspective of the city that you never get on shore!

| We require a deposit of $20, and Photo I.D. for all rentals. | |
| An adult (18 years or older) must accompany children younger than 12 years old, and be present to provide I.D. and sign for those between 12 and 18 years old. | |
| We require each person to wear a life jacket while operating our boats. Lifejackets are provided in all sizes free of charge with each boat rental. | |
| Dows Lake and the Rideau Canal are unsupervised waterways and use of these waterways is undertaken at your own risk. | |
| WE REGRET WE CANNOT MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR RENTAL ITEMS AFTER 11:00AM MON-FRI., AND NO RESERVATIONS SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, OR HOLIDAYS. | |
| We accept Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card, Traveler's Cheques and Cash. US exchange is posted daily. | |
| We do not provide refunds because of weather conditions which are beyond our control. |
