Cabin Fever Kayak

What visitors say

Cabin Fever Kayak sits on the Black River in Prince Edward County, and almost every one of its reviews is five stars. Paddlers can head up the quiet, sheltered river, which reviewers say runs for about 6 km through marsh and secluded coves, or turn the other way into South Bay on Lake Ontario for swimming and views toward Long Point.

The owner is mentioned in nearly every review. First-time kayakers and canoeists say he gives a patient, clear introduction and suggests a route to match their comfort level, and many describe him as generous and easy-going, including refunding unused time on one rental. Kayaks, some locally made, along with canoes and life jackets are described as clean and well kept, and one recent visitor said the vests were the cleanest they'd seen at any Ontario rental.

Wildlife is a big part of the appeal. Paddlers report herons, swans, turtles, cormorants, red-winged blackbirds and geese, and one angler noted the shallow, weedy water holds bass and gar. It suits couples, families with young kids and complete beginners, and paddleboards are available too. Online booking is simple, there's parking on site, and one reviewer suggests ice cream and cheese across the street afterward.

There's very little to warn about. Facilities are basic, with a portable toilet, and one paddler found the river weedy enough to prefer the lake that day. Call ahead if the weather looks uncertain; the owner has been flexible about rescheduling.

Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 78 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Cabin Fever Kayak directly.