Frontenac Outfitters Canoe and Kayak Centre

Frontenac Outfitters Canoe and Kayak Centre Equipping the adventurous since 1984. Our Lakefront Paddlesports Centre specializes in New & Used Kayak, Canoe, and Stand Up Paddleboard sales & rentals.

We stock kayaks, canoes, SUPs, paddling & camping gear and we offer rentals, courses, and daily test paddling on our private lake—your next adventure starts here! We are also a teaching facility that offers on-site Certified & Non-certified Courses & Clinics. Conveniently located at the entrance to Frontenac Provincial Park (Ontario's southern most Wilderness Park- 15,000 acres, 22- lakes & no mot

ors allowed) we offer quality Canoe & Kayak Rentals to explore our regions vast waterways. We also have wooded & waterfront Campsites to compliment the Park or to make your purchase truly memorable. Today, 30- years later, Frontenac Outfitters is One of Canada's Largest, 'On-Water' Paddlesports Centres. Created by paddlers for paddlers, we invite you to slow down, enjoy mother nature, get educated and have FUN on the water... 'Come Paddle With Us'. Frontenac Outfitters - Ontario's Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Experts!

08/07/2026

Fish can be very distracting.

Kevin Callan, the guy behind the KCHappyCamper YouTube channel with over 33,000 subscribers, will be teaching at Fronten...
08/04/2026

Kevin Callan, the guy behind the KCHappyCamper YouTube channel with over 33,000 subscribers, will be teaching at Frontenac Outfitters this weekend!

Kevin Callan has spent a lifetime canoe tripping across Canada, and nearly as long teaching people how to do it well.

He's written over 20 books, including the best-selling The Happy Camper. He's a longtime Explore Magazine columnist, a National Magazine Award winner, the go-to camping voice on CBC Radio, and ! The Canadian Geographical Society named him one of the top 100 modern day explorers. Paddle Canada made him a Patron Paddler.

He's also genuinely funny, the kind of teacher who makes you want to load up the canoe and leave tonight.

On August 8 and 9, he's teaching a full day in person, right here on our lakefront.

A book can't answer your question. A video can't watch you tie a knot and tell you what you're doing wrong. This is a whole day to ask him anything, watch him demonstrate, and try it yourself, whether it's your first trip or your fiftieth.

On Saturday, Aug 8 or Sunday, Aug 9
From 9 am to 4 pm
At Frontenac Outfitters lakefront
~ Canoe rentals available ~

Link to register - https://www.frontenacoutfitters.com/collections/guest-workshops/products/canoe-tripping-workshop-with-kevin-callan

New on the blog: What to Bring on Your First Backcountry Canoe Trip.Most first trips go sideways for the same few reason...
08/01/2026

New on the blog: What to Bring on Your First Backcountry Canoe Trip.

Most first trips go sideways for the same few reasons, and almost none of them come down to having the best gear. Sleep warm, stay dry, treat your water, and get it all across the portage in one carry.

The guide covers the boat, the sleep system, the kitchen, packs, and the one clothing rule that matters more than anything else on the list. It also covers what you can rent from us instead of buying, because a first trip shouldn't start with a full kit purchase.

Read it here: https://www.frontenacoutfitters.com/blogs/tutorials/what-to-bring-on-your-first-backcountry-canoe-trip

Two Level Two Sea Kayaking courses, four spots left between them.Level Two is where paddlers with solid fundamentals lea...
08/01/2026

Two Level Two Sea Kayaking courses, four spots left between them.

Level Two is where paddlers with solid fundamentals learn to handle rough water, run rescues under pressure, and make the calls that keep a day on the water from going wrong.

Our six day Georgian Bay course includes a wilderness tripping portion and starts in under two weeks. Two spots open.
Our four day course in the Kingston area runs less than a month out. Two spots open.

Small groups. If you've been meaning to take this step, this is the season for it.

https://www.frontenacoutfitters.com/collections/kayak-courses/products/level-two-6-day-course

Mid-Summer Surprise Clear-out is on.Buy a Zegul PE or Zegul Reval A-Core kayak and the paddle is on us, over $400 in val...
07/31/2026

Mid-Summer Surprise Clear-out is on.

Buy a Zegul PE or Zegul Reval A-Core kayak and the paddle is on us, over $400 in value. Tahe Beach SUPs come with a $200 gift card. The SIC XRS Racing SUP comes with $500.
Plus, even more awesome deals in our clearance section.
These are on current stock only, so what's here is what's available. Come try one on the lakefront before you decide.
https://www.frontenacoutfitters.com/pages/sale

This is happening NEXT WEEKEND, and there's still time to get in.Kevin Callan, aka The Happy Camper, is teaching a full ...
07/31/2026

This is happening NEXT WEEKEND, and there's still time to get in.

Kevin Callan, aka The Happy Camper, is teaching a full day canoe tripping workshop on our lakefront August 8 and 9. He's got 30+ years in the backcountry and 20 books to his name, and he's spending a day passing it all on.

Who's it for? Anyone heading into the wild, or wishing they were. First trip ever? You're exactly who this is built for. Been at it for years? You'll pick up tricks you didn't know you were missing. No experience needed, and rentals are available if you don't have a canoe.

In one day, you'll cover route planning, packing light, campsite selection, fire lighting, navigation, water purification, staying warm and dry, and how to deal with bugs, bears, blisters, and storms.

📅 Saturday, Aug 8 or Sunday, Aug 9
🕘 9 am to 4 pm
📍 Frontenac Outfitters

👉 https://www.frontenacoutfitters.com/collections/guest-workshops/products/canoe-tripping-workshop-with-kevin-callan

Getting back into your kayak after a capsize is a learnable skill. But the traditional method leans hard on upper body s...
07/30/2026

Getting back into your kayak after a capsize is a learnable skill. But the traditional method leans hard on upper body strength, and that's where it gets tricky if you're out of practice, working around an injury, or just not built to haul yourself over a deck.

A paddle stirrup takes that part out of the equation.

In our newest video, Zack shows how the stirrup and paddle float work together to turn the climb into a simple step up, using your legs instead of your arms. It's a small piece of nylon webbing that lives in your PFD pocket, and it makes a real difference when you need it.

Worth carrying whether you paddle solo or paddle with a group. Consider it part of your emergency kit and be prepared in case someone in your party can't manage a rescue on their own.

Full video and the gear list here - https://www.frontenacoutfitters.com/blogs/tutorials/how-almost-anyone-can-self-rescue-kayaking-tips

Headwind Yoga is $10 off for the rest of the season.SUP Yoga is now $30. SUP Fit is now $20 (a full body fitness class o...
07/30/2026

Headwind Yoga is $10 off for the rest of the season.

SUP Yoga is now $30. SUP Fit is now $20 (a full body fitness class on the water).

If you've been curious but never quite got around to it, this is the time to find out what all the fun is about. The water does half the work, the instruction handles the rest, and you don't need any paddling experience to show up.

Only a handful of classes left before the season wraps.

Link in comments.

Kevin Callan is back on our lakefront this August.One full day with The Happy Camper covering the stuff that actually ma...
07/29/2026

Kevin Callan is back on our lakefront this August.

One full day with The Happy Camper covering the stuff that actually makes or breaks a canoe trip. Route planning, packing light, picking a campsite that doesn't flood, lighting a fire in the rain, navigation, and staying warm and dry when the forecast turns on you.

Groups are kept small, so you get real answers to your own questions instead of a lecture from the back row.

Saturday August 8th or Sunday August 9th, 9 am to 4 pm. Both dates are open. If you checked earlier and saw one showing as sold out, that was a listing error on our end.

Canoe rentals available for participants at a reduced rate.

Link in comments to grab your date.

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6674 Bedford Road
Sydenham, ON
K0H2T0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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