With more than 900 lakes and four major river systems, the Ottawa Valley is a nature-lover’s dream. These cottage rentals give you the perfect home base to enjoy it all.
Known as the whitewater capital of Canada, the Ottawa Valley offers some of the fastest, cleanest, and safest rivers in the country, including the Ottawa River. If you and the family are into adventure, it’s the perfect spot to hop in a chartered raft and experience some rapids.
If you’re not looking for quite that much adrenaline, go for a hike in Gatineau Park, with its rugged terrain and stunning views of nearby Ottawa and Gatineau. Or consider touring the area’s local towns. Hawkesbury, Merrickville, and Montebello—among others—offer small-town charm with quaint shopping boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants.
Regardless of how you spend your day, end it on the deck of one of these rentals, drink in hand, as you watch the sun set over the Ottawa River.
Photo by VRBO/Paul Marc
Photo by VRBO/Paul Marc
Photo by VRBO/Paul Marc
Photo by VRBO/Paul Marc
Photo by VRBO/Paul Marc
Photo by VRBO/Paul Marc
Only a 50-minute drive from Ottawa, Kanien’kehá:ka Roundhouse is located on seven acres of private forest. The rental offers eclectic decor with rockstar memorabilia. Take advantage of the property’s above-ground pool and gazebo, or head into nearby Merrickville to check out the village’s gift shops, art galleries, and restaurants.
Location: Merrickville, Ont.
Price: Averages $229 per night
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 3
Notes:
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- Above-ground swimming pool
- BBQ available for use
- Fire pit
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Photo by VRBO/Antoine Heine
Photo by VRBO/Antoine Heine
Photo by VRBO/Antoine Heine
Photo by VRBO/Antoine Heine
Photo by VRBO/Antoine Heine
Photo by VRBO/Antoine Heine
This rental features a private dock on the Baie de Carillon, just off of the Ottawa River. Bring your own boat and putter around, play some pool in the game room, or relax in the property’s outdoor hot tub.
Location: Lachute, Que.
Price: Averages $323 per night
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 3
Notes:
- Riverfront property
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- Outdoor hot tub
- BBQ available for use
- Fire pit
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Photo by VRBO/Josée Colas
Photo by VRBO/Josée Colas
Photo by VRBO/Josée Colas
Photo by VRBO/Josée Colas
Photo by VRBO/Josée Colas
Photo by VRBO/Josée Colas
Unwind along the Ottawa River in this log cabin. The rental is a short trip from Omega Park, a 12-kilometre driving safari where you can see some of North America’s most unique wildlife, as well as the iconic Château Montebello, from which the cottage gets its name. If you need extra space, the rental also offers a beach house at an extra cost.
Location: Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, Que.
Price: Averages $195 per night
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 5
Notes:
- Riverfront property
- Internet included
- Outdoor hot tub
- BBQ available for use
- Kayak available for use
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Photo by VRBO/Francois Heroux
Photo by VRBO/Francois Heroux
Photo by VRBO/Francois Heroux
Photo by VRBO/Francois Heroux
Photo by VRBO/Francois Heroux
Photo by VRBO/Francois Heroux
Enjoy sunsets over the Ottawa River on this rental’s expansive deck. Take the property’s kayak out for a spin, test your mettle on the foosball and ping pong tables, or sip a drink in the outdoor hot tub. The cottage is only 12 minutes from the Lachute Golf Club and eight minutes from the Presqu’ile-Robillard Ecological Reserve.
Location: Lachute, Que.
Price: Averages $345 per night
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
Notes:
- Riverfront property
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- Outdoor hot tub
- Kayak available for use
- Fire pit
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Photo by VRBO/André Chabot
Photo by VRBO/André Chabot
Photo by VRBO/André Chabot
Photo by VRBO/André Chabot
Photo by VRBO/André Chabot
A historic property located on the shore of the Ottawa River, Duldraeggan was founded in 1805, making it one of the oldest remaining accommodations in Ontario. Walled in by gardens and trees, the cottage offers peace and privacy. Plus, it’s a short drive from Hawkesbury.
Location: L’Orignal, Ont.
Price: Averages $135 per night
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Notes:
- Riverfront property
- Internet included
- BBQ available for use
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Photo by VRBO/Silviu
Photo by VRBO/Silviu
Photo by VRBO/Silviu
Photo by VRBO/Silviu
Photo by VRBO/Silviu
Photo by VRBO/Silviu
Nestled on Corbu Bay off of the Ottawa River, this rental’s waterfront feels like a lake. Relax beneath the living room’s cathedral ceiling or on the cottage’s terrace overlooking the water. The property, which is surrounded by trees, offers complete privacy, but if you need something, Ottawa is a quick 35-minute drive away.
Location: Pontiac, Que.
Price: Averages $325 per night
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Notes:
- Riverfront property
- Internet included
- Washing machine on site
- BBQ available for use
- Fire pit
- Two kayaks available for use
- Summer bookings must be a minimum of seven nights
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