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Adventure Outfitters.

Canoe, kayak, and SUP rentals from a Lakefield outdoor retailer that builds its own Paluski boats on premises

01 — About

The brief.

Adventure Outfitters is an outdoor retailer and rental operator at 1828 8th Line in Lakefield, Ontario, in the Kawartha Highlands paddling region about two hours north of Toronto. The shop runs a rental fleet of Paluski-brand canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards built on premises — laminated polyethylene poly canoes (Fastwater, Adirondack, Passage) and recreational and touring kayaks (Ripple, Spirit, Riptide) alongside an ultralight Kevlar 16' Prospector for interior trippers. Every rental ships fully outfitted with PFDs, paddles, safety kit, and a car-top kit. Delivery to park access points is available at fixed rates, with other drop-offs billed at $75/hour round-trip. The shop is open seven days a week, 10am–5pm.

02 — Programs

8. ways in.

  1. 01

    Fastwater 16' Canoe Rental

    For: Day trippers, weekend trippers, and familiesWhen: Summer rentals (contact for current dates)

    A 16' Paluski polyethylene canoe built on a traditional Prospector hull with rocker for easier turning — 70 lb with a carrying yoke for portaging. Rented complete with 2 PFDs, 2 paddles, a safety kit, and a car-top kit. Rental priced by calendar day; rental periods expire at 9am the morning after the last booked day.

    $50 (1 day) / $80 (2 days) / $100 (3 days) / $110 (4 days) / $120 (5 days) / $130 (6–7 days)

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  2. 02

    Adirondack 14' Canoe Rental

    For: Day trippers, fishing parties, and cottagersWhen: Summer rentals (contact for current dates)

    A 14' Paluski polyethylene canoe with a 40" beam, single keel, and flat hull — designed for stability on flatwater day trips and fishing rather than for tripping. 70 lb, 700 lb load capacity. Comes outfitted with 2 PFDs, 2 paddles, a safety kit, and a car-top kit. Priced by calendar day, 1 to 6–7 days.

    $50 (1 day) / $80 (2 days) / $100 (3 days) / $110 (4 days) / $120 (5 days) / $130 (6–7 days)

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  3. 03

    Passage 16'4" Canoe Rental (Three Seats — No Yoke)

    For: Groups of three, or families paddling with gearWhen: Summer rentals (contact for current dates)

    A 16'4" three-seat polyethylene canoe with a V-hull, 37.5" beam, and 950 lb capacity — Paluski's heavy-load configuration. 80 lb, no portage yoke. Rented complete with 2 PFDs, 2 paddles, a safety kit, and a car-top kit. Best matched to lake travel and short-portage routes rather than long interior carries.

    $50 (1 day) / $80 (2 days) / $100 (3 days) / $110 (4 days) / $120 (5 days) / $130 (6–7 days)

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  4. 04

    Kevlar Tripping Canoe Rental (16' Prospector)

    For: Interior trippers — solo paddlers and pairs heading into multi-day routesWhen: Summer rentals (contact for current dates)

    A 50 lb 16' Kevlar Prospector with a carrying yoke — the ultralight option in the fleet, built for backcountry portaging rather than cottage paddling. The only rental that requires a damage deposit; Kevlar damage is charged at $250 per damaged area. Rented complete with 2 PFDs, 2 paddles, a safety kit, and a car-top kit.

    $75 (1 day) / $125 (2 days) / $165 (3 days) / $195 (4 days) / $225 (5 days) / $240 (6–7 days). Damage deposit required.

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  5. 05

    Ripple 10' Kayak Rental

    For: Beginners and recreational paddlersWhen: Summer rentals (contact for current dates)

    A 10' Paluski recreational kayak, 42 lb, 30" beam, 300 lb capacity — the entry-level touring shape in the fleet, stable enough for a first-time paddler on a Kawartha lake. Outfitting included: 1 PFD, 1 paddle, 1 safety kit, 1 car-top kit. Priced by calendar day.

    $45 (1 day) / $75 (2 days) / $95 (3 days) / $105 (4 days) / $115 (5 days) / $125 (6–7 days)

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  6. 06

    Spirit 13' Kayak Rental

    For: Recreational and intermediate paddlers wanting a longer, faster touring hullWhen: Summer rentals (contact for current dates)

    A 13' Paluski touring kayak, 45 lb, 25" beam, with a manually-controlled drop-down skeg for tracking in wind and chop. 300 lb capacity. Outfitting included: 1 PFD, 1 paddle, 1 safety kit, 1 car-top kit. Same calendar-day pricing tier as the Ripple and Riptide rentals.

    $45 (1 day) / $75 (2 days) / $95 (3 days) / $105 (4 days) / $115 (5 days) / $125 (6–7 days)

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  7. 07

    Riptide 14' Kayak Rental

    For: Touring paddlers heading onto rivers, larger lakes, or Great Lakes-scale waterWhen: Summer rentals (contact for current dates)

    A 14' Paluski touring kayak, 50 lb, 27" beam, 340 lb capacity, with bow and stern waterproof hatches for dry storage on longer days. Outfitting included: 1 PFD, 1 paddle, 1 safety kit, 1 car-top kit. Calendar-day pricing.

    $45 (1 day) / $75 (2 days) / $95 (3 days) / $105 (4 days) / $115 (5 days) / $125 (6–7 days)

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  8. 08

    SUP 10' Rental

    For: All ages; beginner-friendly stand-up paddlingWhen: Summer rentals (contact for current dates)

    A 10' stand-up paddleboard, 25 lb — the lightest craft in the rental fleet, intended for a stable first-time stand-up experience. Outfitting included: 1 PFD, 1 paddle, 1 safety kit, 1 car-top kit. Same calendar-day pricing as the kayak rentals.

    $45 (1 day) / $75 (2 days) / $95 (3 days) / $105 (4 days) / $115 (5 days) / $125 (6–7 days)

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Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
5.1
scale 0–11
Humidity
26%
relative
Wind
18 km/h
West
Temp
+27°
H 27° · L 9°
Sun
05:30 / 20:52
15h 22m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

27° with 18 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

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AER’s guide to Adventure Outfitters · Compiled from www.adventureoutfitters.caLast verified 2026-06-01