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River Canard Canoe Company.

Year-round canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals with guided tours on the Canard River south of Windsor, Ontario

River Canard Canoe Company
01 — About

The brief.

River Canard Canoe Company is a year-round paddling outfitter and general store on the Canard River at 9350 Malden Rd, in the hamlet of River Canard between Amherstburg and LaSalle, roughly 12 miles south of central Windsor. The site sits on what the operator describes as Canada's southernmost river system — slow-moving water that suits beginner and family paddlers. Self-guided canoe, kayak, tandem kayak, rowboat, and paddleboard rentals are priced at flat per-rental rates with paddles, life vests, and a water-safety lesson included. Guided river tours, group big-canoe outings, full-moon moonfloats, and an October Phantoms of the Canard Ghost Tour round out the program. The outpost is open daily 7am–10pm including all holidays.

02 — Programs

9. ways in.

  1. 01

    Self-Guided Watercraft Rentals (Canoe, Kayak, Tandem Kayak, Rowboat)

    For: Walk-in or phone-reserved paddlers; all agesWhen: Open all year, seven days a week; daily hours 7am–10pm

    Self-guided rentals from the River Canard outpost. Paddles, life vests, and a water-safety lesson are included before launch. Reservations are by phone at (519) 734-8558.

    Canoe $50; Kayak $50; Tandem Kayak $55; Rowboat $55 — all flat rates for up to 4 hours

  2. 02

    Big Canoe (group paddling)

    For: Groups paddling a single large canoeWhen: Open all year

    A large-canoe group format priced per person rather than per boat. Paddles and life vests included; suitable for families and small group outings on slow-moving water.

    $29 per person (up to 4 hours)

  3. 03

    Paddleboard Rental

    For: Walk-in or phone-reserved paddlersWhen: Open all year

    Stand-up paddleboard rental that includes the board, paddle, life vest, and a safety and usage lesson before launch.

    $40 per paddleboard (up to 2 hours)

  4. 04

    Canoe / Kayak Lesson

    For: Beginner paddlersWhen: Open all year

    A basic on-water instruction course before the included rental window. The operator's more-info page references a 45-minute lesson followed by a 4-hour rental window.

    $75 lesson (pairs with a follow-on rental)

  5. 05

    Guided River Tours

    For: Walk-in or phone-reserved paddlers wanting a guideWhen: Open all year

    Guided slow-water paddles on the Canard River. Themes include historical interpretation of the old French settlement and the area's War of 1812 context; the guide rate is layered on top of the standard rental rate.

    $30 per hour (guide cost is in addition to the watercraft rental)

  6. 06

    Moonfloat (full-moon expedition)

    For: Walk-in or phone-reserved paddlersWhen: Every full moon

    A full-moon-night paddle on the Canard River timed to each month's full moon. Canoe, paddles, and personal flotation devices are included in the rate.

    $20 (includes canoe, paddles, and PFDs)

  7. 07

    Phantoms of the Canard Ghost Tour

    For: Adults and older children comfortable with an evening tourWhen: October (Halloween season)

    A themed two-hour evening tour run only in October, on the same Canard River as the regular daytime paddles. Booked by phone.

    $25 per person

  8. 08

    15-Person Rowing Adventures (Canard Queen / Rebellion)

    For: Larger groups (up to ~15 paddlers)When: Open all year

    A group rowing format on two named large-capacity boats — the Canard Queen and the Rebellion. Instructions, paddles, and life vests are included.

    Contact for details

  9. 09

    Special Tour Packages

    For: Groups and themed-tour audiencesWhen: By arrangement

    Themed group packages including a Photo Safari, an Ecology Tour, Girls Night Out, an 1812 History Tour, Corporate Events, and Custom packages. Pricing is by inquiry.

    Contact for details

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Slow-water paddling on the Canard River — described by the operator as Canada's southernmost river systemSource ↗
  2. 02Open all year, seven days a week, including all holidays — daily hours 7am–10pmSource ↗
  3. 03Located in the hamlet of River Canard, an old French settlement ~12 miles south of central Windsor, important in the War of 1812Source ↗
  4. 04Two named large-capacity boats — Canard Queen and Rebellion — available for 15-person rowing adventuresSource ↗
  5. 05Seasonal pass available at $229 for the seasonSource ↗
  6. 06Watercraft rentals include life vests and paddles, with a water-safety lesson before launchSource ↗
  7. 07Outpost General Store on site sells local products: log home soaps, Mennonite preserves, soy candles, coffee, camping supplies, firewood, honey, and maple syrupSource ↗
  8. 08Waivers are signed online via WaiverSign before launchSource ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
7
aqhi · high
UV Index
5.3
scale 0–11
Humidity
21%
relative
Wind
17 km/h
South
Temp
+27°
H 27° · L 10°
Sun
05:57 / 21:03
15h 6m daylight
C
POOR AIR QUALITY

AQHI 7 — sensitive groups stay indoors.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Address
9350 Malden Rd, Windsor, ON N9J 2W6
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AER’s guide to River Canard Canoe Company · Compiled from rivercanardcanoe.caLast verified 2026-06-01