A great day out on Opinicon Lake.

Take to the water from the perfect starting point — with direct access to the Rideau Canal and the neighbouring lakes, our new pontoons and fishing boats turn a calm morning into the best part of the trip.

Available Boat Rentals

Your starting point for the Rideau.

Enhance your stay at Skycroft on the beautiful, peaceful waters of Opinicon Lake. Cruise to a quiet bay, drop a line at dawn, or lock through to the neighbouring lakes — it’s all from our dock.

boats

Pontoon · Up to 10

21′ Princecraft Sportfisher

Our roomy new pontoons — relaxed cruising for the whole crew, with shade and space to spread out.

Half day

$240

Walk-ins only

Full day

$360

Reserve ahead online

Most popular

Capacity includes all equipment & gear

Fishing boat · Up to 4

14′ Fishing Boat

A nimble 10 HP boat built for early mornings and quiet coves — perfect for chasing the bass.

Half day

$75

Walk-ins only

Full day

$120

Reserve ahead online

Best value

Capacity includes all equipment & gear

Before you cast off

Everything’s taken care of.

No licence? No problem

Don’t have an Ontario Boater’s Licence? We issue a temporary one for your rental and walk you through safe operation.

Safety gear included

Don’t have an Ontario Boater’s Licence? We issue a temporary one for your rental and walk you through safe operation.

Pick up & return

Boats can be picked up from 9 am and must be back by 8 pm on the last day of your rental.

Fuel as used

We send you out with a full tank; you cover the fuel used, billed once the boat is returned and inspected.

FAQs

Good to know before you book.

Quick answers to the questions we hear most about renting a boat at Skycroft.

Do I need an Ontario Boater’s Licence?

No. If you don’t have one, we can issue a temporary licence for the duration of your rental.

We also provide thorough instruction on how to safely operate every boat before you head out.

No — we provide all required safety equipment, including life jackets. You’re welcome to bring your own, but we can supply them free of charge.

Boats can be picked up as early as 9 am and must be returned by 8 pm on the last day of your rental.

We hope not! We reserve the right to charge a $50 cleaning fee if a boat is returned in worse condition than it left.

Please do your best to remove all sand, mud, weeds, and litter from the boat, anchor, and prop.

No. We provide a full tank, but guests are responsible for the fuel used. Billing happens once the boat is returned and inspected.

No.

No.

Ready to get out there

Cast off this summer.

Reserve a pontoon or fishing boat online, or reach our team for longer bookings — special pricing may apply.