May 12th 2013
With huge snowfalls this winter, we have the best rafting in years!
April 19th 2013
The river is running and we are almost full for our opening weekend special. It's going to be a huge high water season this spring and all of our staff are busy getting the resort ready for the 2013 season.
April 3rd 2013
Sign up now by calling us at 1.888.RAFT.NOW and say "OK Cycle"
February 1st 2013
Get a great deal on a kayak and we will deliver it - free
January 26th 2013
A Raft Trip, Bungee Jump or Kayak Lessons are some of the great gift ideas from WT for birthday, graduations etc
September 27th 2012
The water is still warm. With Fall Colours and geese overhead, September rafting is a HONKING GOOD TIME. Day Trips and Weekend Getaways are still available on this last weekend!
August 11th 2012
Call now to secure your spot on the MOST EXCITING weekend of the summer!
August 1st 2012
The Kitchissippi Music Festival is a one-day event at WT featuring hip-hop icons, Swollen Members, and alt-punk rockers, Die Mannequin.
July 1st 2012
Canada Day at WT means Fireworks from our Bungee Tower! Live Music and DJs all weekend long - OH CANADA!
June 21st 2012
President-elect of Algonquin College, Kent MacDonald, explains why WT is the natural choice for corporate team building and meeting locations. Click the photo to view the video.
May 31st 2012
It's not too late to put yourself in this photo! Read on...
May 18th 2012
We are experiencing one of the warmest spring's in years. It's a great time to come rafting and enjoy the Ottawa River at spring water levels with out the spring temperatures.
April 10th 2012
We want you to raft twice this summer! Read on....jpg)
April 5th 2012
Wilderness Tours is hiring for this coming rafting season. We are looking for motivated outdoor orientated individuals to join our team. Click through to this news item for a message from the founder and owner of Wilderness Tours.
January 25th 2012
Our 2012 brochure is officially released today. If you want a sneak peak of our whitewater rafting programs for this coming season. Read on and you can download our new brochure for your reading pleasure.
January 7th 2012
Come experience the new WT this summer. New is the Weekend Family Zone, a first for WT and the world of rafitng.
January 7th 2012
Perfect for Valentine's Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Graduation!- October 3rd 2011
Come to WT for the Second Season and enjoy the quiet tranquility of the Ottawa River. We rent all of our big units and our popular Little Picky Lodge all year. - October 2nd 2011
Thank you very much for a great year in 2011. We are still open for gift certificates, fall accommodation rental and 2012 reservations. - September 16th 2011
Bungee Tower open Saturday Sept. 17. 
September 11th 2011
If marrying in Nature's Cathedral appeals to you, consider WT as your wedding choice. We offer the perfect venue for an outdoor wedding for up to 200. Our wedding season is May, June, September and October.
September 6th 2011
Study Outdoor Adventure at Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley and have Wilderness Tours as your classroom!
August 22nd 2011
This past Sunday Wilderness Tours hosted a Darren Dutchyshen on the Kraft Celebration Tour. See him take on the Ottawa River on TSN.
August 11th 2011
Wilderness Tours was the first rafting company to start on the Ottawa River in 1975. With a long history of running rivers there are a lot of clients out there with some great footage. Check out this video from 1985.
August 1st 2011
If, as they say, "Life's a Beach", then the GOOD LIFE IS AT WT'S PQ BEACH!
August 1st 2011
We still have lots of picture perfect river days waiting for you this summer. Time to book your next adventure vacation with Wilderness Tours. Just check out this perfect beach day August Long Weekend. We have family getaway packages with exceptional
July 26th 2011
This week one of our Whirlpool Jet boat captains saved a victim who fell into the rapids below Niagara Falls. Read on for full details..
July 25th 2011
There are few things in life that adults and kids can do together and both generations love. WT Rafting is one of them. We have a wide range of great family programs for kids starting from ages 7 and up. Click for full details.
July 24th 2011
WT is world famous for being exciting both on the river and off. The Ottawa River was just named one of the world's 10 best rafting river. What more could you ask for?
July 10th 2011
With the bank rate at almost 0, there is only one sensible investment - your teen!
June 5th 2011
No, it’s not Fort Lauderdale at Spring Break - IT’S BETTER! Our university/college weekends are coming soon. Click for more details- May 25th 2011
Theme weekends at Wilderness Tours are a great way to get out and enjoy sun, fresh air, and good times with friends! Join us this weekend May 28th for a Maritime Kitchen Party featuring the Fiddleheads. Add a lobster to your dinner for $10! 
May 10th 2011
Without question, the Ottawa’s Main and Middle Channel combine for the best 2 days of rafting found anywhere!.jpg)
May 3rd 2011
When was the last time you went to an all weekend party with 100s of other people? Experience the thrill of rafting by day and exciting party by night! See our events calendar
April 21st 2011
Escape the city to a unique combination of Adventure, Relaxation and Fun! The Weekend Getaway , our most popular High Adventure Rafting package provides a full resort experience!
April 16th 2011
Big Water Rafting isn’t for everyone, that’s why we’ve themed opening weekend, May 13-15 as SuperHero Weekend. Go big on the Ottawa!
February 4th 2011
We are proud to present our new 2011 program!
January 21st 2011
Join our team by working from home or residence part time!
January 8th 2011
Surprise your favorite person with the gift of adventure this Christmas. Get last summer’s prices and an early booking discount bigger than Santa’s belly until our new 2011 program is released later this month.
December 27th 2010
Wilderness Tours has a perfect idea for your New Year’s Eve. Rent our accommodation units for the holiday’s season for a cozy getaway.
November 29th 2010
We are selling our 2010 rental kayak fleet. Get a great deal on a used boat for the holiday season. Read on for the link to view which boats are left.
September 27th 2010
The 2010 rafting season if officially closed. On behalf of all our staff we extend a warm thank you to all of those who made our 36th rafting season a memorable one. Read on for great deals on our 2011 season.
September 9th 2010
Weekends in September are great for rafting. The water is stil warm and water levels are amazing for some high adventure action on the Ottawa River. Click for details on what we have for you to enjoy the last days of summer.
August 24th 2010
The Ottawa River never runs out of water!
July 30th 2010
WT is famous for Canada’s Best Summer Nightlife. After a great day on the river, what could be better than good food and good times!
July 9th 2010
In honor of one of our greatest group organizers, Jack West (27 years of rafting with WT) we are throwing a Toga party. Book your raft trip the weekend of July 24th - 26th and don’t forget your Toga.
June 19th 2010
Glam rock never died here at Wilderness Tours. This weekend June 25-27 is 80’s weekend at WT. Bring your best 80’s attire as it’s time to have a head banging good time on the Ottawa River. Read on for details
June 14th 2010
June 18-20 are the 2010 dates for our Uni/College weekends at Wilderness Tours. We have a great line up of entertainment billed for both weekends so book now as both these weekends sell out every year.
March 3rd 2010
WT Founder, Joe Kowalski, has the unique pleasure of presenting #1Club Awards for long time group organizers Jack West (26 years), Larry Stevens (26 years) and Terry Steven (31 years). Talk about sharing the magic!
February 15th 2010
Wilderness Tours does weddings. We have a number of great locations to serve any wedding from 20 to 200+. Click for full details.
February 14th 2010
Book any of our accommodations and your third night is free over the May long weekend. Read on for full details.
December 29th 2009
Bring in the New Year at Wilderness Tours when you book 2 nights you get the 3rd at FREE. Our luxury accommodation units make a great affordable getaway. Read on for full details and pricing for your Wilderness Tours winter adventure.
December 13th 2009
Give the Gift of Adventure this Christmas and invest in your favorite teen
September 21st 2009
On behalf of all of the staff at Wilderness Tours we’d like to give a big thanks to all those who took on the challenge of running the mighty Ottawa River with us this summer. We are now closed for rafting for the 2009 season. Read on for more.- September 16th 2009
Last weekend for rafting on the Ottawa River for 2009 is coming up. September 18th - 20th is WT’s last weekend for whitewater rafting for the 2009 season. We have fall pricing for this weekend on our most popular getaway program. 
September 4th 2009
21 Keeners compete in the 2009 World’s Freestyle Kayak Championships- September 2nd 2009
WT’s Ottawa Kayak School makes the cut! - August 30th 2009
The best 2 days of whitewater rafting Ottawa River has been thriving on this wet summer we’ve been having. We have been a spring water conditions all summer long, which makes the Ottawa’s best trip even better. Summer’s here click now - August 2nd 2009
Save the sunny days for golf as rainy weather has given us spring water in summer - a unique phenomena! Have fun in the rain rafting and save the sunny days for golf! 
July 20th 2009
WT is world famous for excitement all day on the river and all evening at Rafters on Friday and Saturday night!
July 8th 2009
The center of the paddle sports world is on WT and the Ottawa River
July 2nd 2009
The Ottawa Senators are well into their summer development training camps for their upcoming season. Some present and future senators were at Wilderness Tours this past Wednesday for some team building and adventure. Read on for details
June 29th 2009
Join us for a great day of rafting followed by fireworks!
June 10th 2009
Nobody but nobody does night life like WT. If you want your night to be as exciting as your day, there is only one number to call - 1.888.RAFT.NOW
June 2nd 2009
Kilt lifting good times the weekend of June 5-7 featuring live lobsters and a Celtic band!
May 24th 2009
Opening weekend is behind us and all the butterflies are gone. The river is high and the weather is warm. Spring high water makes the Main Channel and Middle Channel rafting combination easily the world’s best - Join us for our May High Water runs!- May 13th 2009
The phone lines in the Beachburg area are having technical issues. Bell assures us that we’ll be able to make and receive outgoing phone calls before 7 pm tonight. Email still working click for link. 
April 5th 2009
Availability for our accommodations is shrinking fast, especially our luxury accommodation units. Only 2 weekends left for our onsite 12 person units. Click to check which weekends are left.
March 23rd 2009
Wilderness Tours is going to be at the Cottage Life Show at the International Show in Toronto on March 27th - 29th. Visit us at our booth for some great deals.
March 18th 2009
Wilderness Tours is going to be at the Sportsmen’s Show in Toronto all this week, March 18th -22nd. Visit us at our booth for some great deals and bring the kids for a raft ride in the pool. See some of Canada’s Freestyle Kayak Team.
January 2nd 2009
Learn from the now 4 time World Champion Eric Jackson . Ottawa River dates for EJ’s 2009 clinics have been set and are filling up fast. Only a few spots left in the 5 day course and the 2 and 4 day clinic for this coming July.- December 28th 2008
Little Picky Lodge is one of Wilderness Tours premier accommodation units. It’s still available for a romantic getaway for 2 this New Year’s Eve. Click for details and images of this winter wonderland. 
December 6th 2008
Give the Gift of Adventure this Christmas
December 1st 2008
We highly recommend Willie Kern and Jed Weingarten
November 27th 2008
Escape the city this Christmas by staying at one WT’s cozy cabins!
November 11th 2008
Join Chef’s Ian and Alain for an exciting summer on the Ottawa River! Happy retirement Claude!
October 30th 2008
Take advantage of the strong US Dollar and book your favorite teen into one of our popular kayak programs
September 27th 2008
Our rafting season has come to a close for the 2008 season but the adventure doesn’t stop at Wilderness Tours with the end of our rafting season.
The fall colors are peaking and our luxury units are available for rent. Read on for details..
September 6th 2008
Fall colors, honking geese, warm water and great fun every weekend until Sept 28th!
August 31st 2008
Your National Freestyle Team is going to be on the Ottawa River this coming Saturday, September 6th and September 7th. The proceeds from the clinic portion of the registration fee will go directly to support the Canadian Team in Thun, Switzerland next sea- July 14th 2008
Jack, Larry and Terry celebrated 25 and 30 years of Sharing the Magic this past weekend! Pictured here is WT Founder Joe presenting Jack, Larry and Terry there 25th and 30th anniversary plaques for "Sharing the Magic". 
July 2nd 2008
St Joe’s mission is playing WT this coming weekend, Saturday July 5th. Visit the Ottawa River for some great warm high water and some live entertainment. Read on for more details on this band and links for some sample music.
June 23rd 2008
If you still have those fish net stockings and bright neon clothes in your wardrobe then this weekend is your weekend at Wilderness Tours. June 28th and 29th is 80’s weekend at WT and we are ready to rock the night away. Read on for more details.
June 10th 2008
Stake your claim on the Last Great Real Estate Opportunity on the Ottawa River. Go to Whitewater Village
June 1st 2008
It’s Alexander Keith’s Maritime Kitchen party this weekend at Wilderness Tours. This weekend is kilt-lifting good times with live Celtic music Saturday night at Rafters. We still have space this weekend call now to reserve or follow this link
May 29th 2008
Pig and Paddle this weekend, May 30th through June 1st. We have special meals planned out for the weekend. Combine this with a Luau you’ve got a great weekend. Bring your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, read on for more.
May 12th 2008
Wilderness Tours is open for the season! We are always the first rafting company on the River Open for business on the Ottawa River. After a great winter snow fall the water is high and the days have been warm and beautiful. Click on for some more info- April 25th 2008
Pig and Paddle, Maritime Kitchen Party, College and University Weekend, Singles Weekend and Ricks Whitewater Revival add high times to high water season! Remember "What happens at WT stays at WT" 
April 21st 2008
Send your favorite teen to kayak school this summer! Keener Keegan Grady shows why he won the Gold!
April 15th 2008
We know adventure best whether it is here on the Ottawa River or around the world
March 30th 2008
Wilderness Tours is going to be at the National Home Show these coming weeks. April 4th - 13th. Come visit our booth at the show and check out some great deals. Read on for the show website.
March 17th 2008
Wilderness Tours has the perfect weekend romantic winter getaway for you this Easter weekend. Little Picky Lodge is our best kept secret for a great escape from winter. Call 1-888-723-8669 to book.
March 3rd 2008
Wilderness Tours is going to the Women’s Show. Come visit our booth and check out the great deals. Make is a girl’s day out in Ottawa! Click further to print out a coupon that will save you cash.
March 2nd 2008
The sun is getting warmer and we’re thinking about the snow melting. We’re all starting to see more asphalt and dirt through winter’s blanket of snow and that means it’s cycling time. Come and visit us at this year’s show.
February 29th 2008
Visit Wilderness Tours at the Eco Wedding and Lifestyles Show at the Design Exchange in downtown Toronto, 234 Bay St. March 1st and 2nd.
February 10th 2008
If you are not a member, this is the year to join. Organize a raft of 12 and you go FREE!
December 27th 2007
WT Founder Joe Kowalski just returned from China where he paddled the Great Bend of Yangtze before it disappears later this spring as part of a huge hydro-electric project.
October 18th 2007
Join Wilderness Tours at the The National Women’s Show November 2- 4th and enjoy a fantastic day out with girlfriends that you can’t find anywhere else! WT will be giving great deals on our 2008 trips at our booth. Click on for show website
September 25th 2007
Get your piece of paradise when the Last Great Real Estate Opportunity on the Ottawa River goes up for sale! Go to Whitewater Village
August 13th 2007
Only once a year do we challenge the Main Channel in our popular Guide Your Own Raft (GYOR) 6 person rafts
August 4th 2007
Our best trip combines both the Middle and Main Channels into an exciting weekend- July 20th 2007
Still space on our Sunday/Monday Getaway or Resort Weekender with both programs starting Saturday afternoon August 4th and ending late Holiday Monday afternoon. - July 20th 2007
Still space on our Sunday/Monday Getaway or Resort Weekender with both programs starting Saturday afternoon August 4th at 5 pm and ending late Holiday Monday afternoon. 
July 11th 2007
There are very few vacation activities that both parents, teens and pre-teens can do together but rafting with WT is certainly one them, complete with nightly hayrides and boat cruises.
June 21st 2007
Every June WT celebrates New Years Eve for the hospitality industry who have to always work Dec 31st.- June 10th 2007
If you like your nights as exciting as your days (rafting) then have we got a party for you! 
May 14th 2007
An excellent start to the season this weekend is looking just as perfect. Don’t just take our word for it check out the weather here. Space still avaliable.
May 7th 2007
WT’s famed youth development program takes 5 of 12 medals. Pictured is Canadian Junior Katie Kowalski and USA Junior, Brynne Weeks.
May 1st 2007
Join us May 2-5 at Bus Eater rapids for the ultimate in kayak competition- April 16th 2007
Still space in Conference May 28 - 29, 2007. Reserve Now! 
April 4th 2007
Because of our experience hosting events, WT was selected by the ICF, the overning body of Olympic Paddlesports to host the 2007 World Kayak Championships
March 23rd 2007
Visit Wilderness Tours at this year’s Cottage Life Show. Check out what’s new and hot in cottage life. Pick up our new brochure, receive some great deals and perhaps even win our draw for an all inclusive weekend.
March 12th 2007
Come visit WT at this year’s sportsmen’s show. We’ll be doing live kayaking demos and kids raft rides in the pool. Check out our booth beside Adventure Mountain. Visit the show March 14 - 18th.
March 5th 2007
Wilderness Tours is going to the Women’s Show. Come visit our booth and check out the great deals. Make is a girl’s day out in Ottawa! Click further to print out a coupon that will save you cash.- March 1st 2007
The sun is getting warmer and we’re thinking about the snow melting. We’re all starting to see more asphalt and dirt through winter’s blanket of snow and that means it’s cycling time. Come and visit us at this year’s show. 
February 13th 2007
We are going to The Outdoor Adventure Show this February 23rd - 25th. Come visit our booth for some great deals and watch our kids kayaking pool demonstrations.
February 12th 2007
Wilderness Tours will be at the 2007 Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen’s Show at Lansdowne Park. Don’t miss out on great preseason deals from not only us but the other great exhibitors.
February 6th 2007
Join Wilderness Tours this weekend at the Ottawa Healthy Lifestyles show. Celebrate healthy living at the Aberdeen Pavilion February 10th and 11th. Stop on by for some great early season savings. Admission is FREE.
January 22nd 2007
Getting your favorite teen (under 16) into kayaking has never been easier or cheaper. Our popular Teen Resident Kayak Camp is more affordable than ever with the $500 Family Fitness Tax Credit for Canadian families.
January 18th 2007
Join Wilderness Tours at the Total Wedding Show this weekend, January 19th - 21st at the International Center in Mississauga. WT is a great place for bachelor and bachelorette parties and a perfect spot for outdoor weddings.
January 6th 2007
Keener graduate and now instructor Joel Kowalski trains for the upcoming World Championships. Entry into Bus Eater is by a water ski rope tied to a tree.
January 1st 2007
This stand of redwoods seems to capture both a sense of permanence with renewal, a perfect theme for a New Year’s Day. May yours be a happy one.
December 24th 2006
WT Founder Joe Kowalski and family wishes everyone a Merry Christmas from Denver International Airport
December 15th 2006
WT has several positions office, IT, accounting and sales available immediately- December 8th 2006
Come and discover the Ottawa Valley this winter and experience one of the most beautiful locations in Ontario. Wilderness Tours has the accommodation and activity packages for you. 
November 13th 2006
Mauricio Morales is Mexico’s Premier Outfitter
October 29th 2006
Good friend, Grand Canyon pioneer and top environmentalist Martin Litton was recently inducted into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame.
September 16th 2006
Ottawa River guide legend heads WT’s Fall Program (pictured on right with WT Founder Joe Kowalski)
September 1st 2006
Your Canadian National Team was selected for the 2007 World Championshops right here on the Ottawa River. Check out full results by clicking here.- August 29th 2006
Whitewater Challenge kicks off September Pricing! 
August 24th 2006
The 2007 US Freestyle Kayak Team was selected on the Ottawa River on Wednesday, August 23rd. Read further for details.
July 1st 2006
John Lukasik has been a long time friend of Wilderness Tours. He has been coming to WT for 25 consecutive years. Click and check out his photos and see rafting’s Ottawa River progression.
July 1st 2006
Join the WT E-Club and Save today
June 24th 2006
Congratulations to Tina Lefort and Stephen Green who were wed at Wilderness Tours on June 24th. From all of our staff we wish you all the best.
June 21st 2006
Ozzie you don’t have jack on these boys! The best 80’s band to surface in 20 years and we ain’t joking!- June 11th 2006
MONDAY JUNE 19TH AND SATURDAY JUNE 24, 2006 
May 20th 2006
WT founder and former army captain Joe Kowalski (a long time ago) proclaims CANADIAN FORCES WEEK at Wilderness Tours the last week of June 2006
May 14th 2006
WT’s University Weekends rival Florida’s Spring Break as a student rite of passage
May 13th 2006
Hydro will give the final word on Tuesday May 16th if the Buseater Rodeo is a go. Read further for full details.
May 1st 2006
May means big rapids and one would think cold water. With this amazing weather the water is warmer than usual. Both the Main and the Middle Channel are absolutely spectacular this time of year.
April 9th 2006
We are now accepting applications for Teen Resident Camp and our advanced KEENER kayak program for teens.
April 3rd 2006
Wilderness Tours and Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley have been recognized for their innovative partnership in training College students for careers in adventure tourism. The Tourism Partnership of the Year Award was in Ottawa.
March 28th 2006
Come out and see Wilderness Tours at the Toronto Cottage Life Show at the International Center. Fri Mar 31st thru Sun Apr 2nd read on for more on our show specials. more- March 13th 2006
Come out and see Wilderness Tours at the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show at the Exhibition Place. Wednesday March 15th thru Sunday March 19th on for more on our show specials. 
March 8th 2006
Come out and see Wilderness Tours at the 2006 National Women’s Show at the Ottawa Congress Center this weekend. Saturday, March 11th from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, March 12th from 10 am to 5 pm. Read on for more on our show specials.
October 24th 2005
This year Wilderness Tours celebrates it's 30th Anniversary in style.
October 7th 2005
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- May 12th 2013 With huge snowfalls this winter, we have the best rafting in years!
- April 19th 2013 The river is running and we are almost full for our opening weekend special. It's going to be a huge high water season this spring and all of our staff are busy getting the resort ready for the 2013 season.
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Don't miss out on the best weekend party of the year.- Burning Bliss presents: Garden of Eden, A wild rafting experience to remember blended with the annual Bartenders Blitz Competition. Full event details
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Founder Joe Kowalski
Founder Joe Kowalski
