Water Sports · Ontario
Killarney Kanoes
A canoe rental outfitter at the Bell Lake access point of Killarney Provincial Park, ON, known for light kevlar canoes, fair prices and staff who give beginners and backcountry trippers solid advice.
What visitors say
Killarney Kanoes sits at the end of Bell Lake Road, right at the Bell Lake access point to Killarney Provincial Park, and also delivers boats to the George Lake access point. You can launch straight from the outfitter, and the small shop sells last-minute supplies like sunscreen, bug spray, cold drinks and clothing. There's a large parking area for overnight trips and portable toilets.
Staff are the reason for the long run of five-star reviews. Paddlers describe a friendly, knowledgeable crew who teach beginners the basics, suggest faster routes to campsites, warn about wind conditions, and check on people who return later than planned. Many reviewers have come back for years. Canoes are lightweight kevlar in solo, two and three-seat sizes, which makes portaging easier, and prices are described as fair.
Day-trippers often paddle across Bell Lake to the Silver Peak trailhead for a long day hike, while others head into the interior for multi-day trips. Staff have helped with everything from car trouble to an injured solo tripper. It's popular in summer, so book ahead.
Criticism is limited. A few older reviews found the paddles average and life jackets small, and one visitor had a frustrating experience asking for help late in a trip. The Bell Lake Road can be rough in shoulder season, and one reviewer notes Bell Lake is more of a gateway than a scenic destination compared with George Lake.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 94 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Killarney Kanoes directly.