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.
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.
Pontoon · Up to 10
Our roomy new pontoons — relaxed cruising for the whole crew, with shade and space to spread out.
Half day
Walk-ins only
Full day
Reserve ahead online
Most popular
Capacity includes all equipment & gear
Fishing boat · Up to 4
A nimble 10 HP boat built for early mornings and quiet coves — perfect for chasing the bass.
Half day
Walk-ins only
Full day
Reserve ahead online
Best value
Capacity includes all equipment & gear
Don’t have an Ontario Boater’s Licence? We issue a temporary one for your rental and walk you through safe operation.
Don’t have an Ontario Boater’s Licence? We issue a temporary one for your rental and walk you through safe operation.
Boats can be picked up from 9 am and must be back by 8 pm on the last day of your rental.
We send you out with a full tank; you cover the fuel used, billed once the boat is returned and inspected.
Quick answers to the questions we hear most about renting a boat at Skycroft.
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.
Reserve a pontoon or fishing boat online, or reach our team for longer bookings — special pricing may apply.
