Ottawa's Only Free On-Water Demo Program
Looking for your perfect canoe or kayak? Join us at Trailhead Paddle Shack's Demo Days, where you can test before you invest – absolutely free.
We're bringing our best lineup of canoes and kayaks to Westboro Beach so you can feel the difference for yourself. These events fill up fast, so book early to secure your spot.
Location: Westboro Beach
Time: 4pm–7pm
Registration required. No drop-ins.
Limit: 3 kayaks or 2 canoes per person per event.
Time: 4pm–7pm
Registration required. No drop-ins.
Limit: 3 kayaks or 2 canoes per person per event.
Kayak & Canoe Demo Days at Westboro Beach
All Demo Days include both kayaks and canoes available to try on the water. Each event runs from 4pm–7pm.
June 10 Westboro Beach 4pm–7pm
June 17 Westboro Beach 4pm–7pm
June 24 Westboro Beach 4pm–7pm
July 8 Westboro Beach 4pm–7pm
July 22 Westboro Beach 4pm–7pm
August 4 Westboro Beach 4pm–7pm
Kayaks available to demo
Wilderness Systems
- Pungo 12
- Pungo 125
Riot
- Edge 13
- Edge 14
Wave Sport
- Hydra 125 LV
- Hydra 125 MV
- Hydra 145 LV
- Hydra 145 MV
Eddyline
- Sitka 145
Hurricane
- Tampico 13
Norse
- Ask
- Embla
- Bylgja
Canoes available to demo
Trailhead Canoes
- Trailhead Prospector 15
- Trailhead Prospector 16
- Trailhead Prospector 17
Clipper Canoes
- Clipper Prospector 16
- Clipper Tripper S
Reserve Your Spot
Click below to register for your demo day. Choose your event and select the boats you want to try.
Spots are limited, and we want to make sure everyone gets quality time on the water.