Water Sports · Ontario
A kayak rental and guided-tour business on a quiet river near Little Britain in Kawartha Lakes, with no motorboat traffic, lots of wildlife and warm, helpful owners. It also runs spa and wellness services.
Riverview Kayaking and Wellness launches onto a calm river in the Kawartha Lakes near Little Britain. Reviewers keep coming back to how peaceful it is: no motorboats, still water and plenty of nature. Herons, painted turtles sunning on rocks and ducks are common sightings, and several paddlers were delighted to see cows cooling off along a farm shoreline.
The owners greet you at the dock, suggest which direction to paddle and share tips on the local water. Kayaks are clean and well maintained, life jackets are provided, and one visitor was given complimentary bottled water. Guided tours are offered as well, and one reviewer praised a well-paced tour with stories along the way.
It works for beginners, families with small children and groups. A corporate outing of 21 people had extra kayaks brought in, and mixed skill levels were handled with no one left behind. Last-minute bookings have worked out when the weather turned. The business also offers spa-type services, including reflexology and reiki, which some paddlers plan to come back for.
Nearly every review is five stars, and no recurring complaints show up. It's a calm-water trip, so it suits a relaxed outing more than a workout.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 78 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Riverview Kayaking and Wellness directly.
