What ages can participate?

There is no specific minimum age listed, but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult unless a guardian signs a waiver acknowledging prior kayaking experience.

A government-issued ID that matches the name used on your waiver is required for every participant at check-in.

What happens if I’m late?

Guests arriving more than 15 minutes after their booking time without notice may forfeit the reservation without refund; call ahead if you’ll be late.

Is prior paddling experience required?

No—staff provide a paddling and safety orientation before launch, making rentals suitable for beginners.

Paddle the Wolastoq: Canoe Rentals on Fredericton’s Riverfront

Q: Where do I check in?

Check-in is at the Fredericton River Center, 63 Brunswick St, Fredericton, New Brunswick. Arrive at least 10 minutes early.

Q: Are LED or transparent kayaks available?

Yes—staff offer a transparent kayak option with vibrant LED lighting and waterproof music for evening paddles as an add-on.

Fredericton’s Wolastoq River invites a slow-motion kind of adventure: paddle-power through the city’s waterfront, where broad water, changing sky, and riverbank trees frame quiet wildlife and easygoing scenery. Canoe Rentals operates from the Fredericton River Center, 63 Brunswick St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, offering flexible 1–6 hour rentals that make the Wolastoq approachable for first-timers and seasoned paddlers alike. Each rental comes with a canoe, life jacket, paddles, and a throw kit, and staff run a concise paddling and safety orientation before you launch. Guests check in at the River Center—plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early for fit and waiver formalities and have government-issued ID ready. Families, couples, solo explorers, and groups can set their own pace: skim past downtown boathouses, drift beneath maples and poplars, or pause on a gentle bend to watch herons stalk the shallows. What makes this stretch of the Wolastoq special is its urban access to a living river. The Wolastoq—also called the Saint John River in English—runs through traditional Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) territory; its name reflects centuries of local connection to the water. On short outings you’ll notice the ordinary geology of a lowland river: meandering channels, sandbars, and tree-lined banks that amplify seasonal color and wildlife activity more than dramatic rock features. Expect great blue herons, mergansers, and the occasional beaver tail flash. Operators underscore safety and convenience: parking on-site at the River Center, optional extras like Bluetooth speakers, coolers, dry phone cases, and 15L drybags, and discounts for military or student ID holders. For evening paddles the outfit offers a transparent kayak option with vibrant LED lighting and waterproof music—an unexpectedly magical way to see Fredericton’s waterfront after dusk. Practical notes: everyone must complete a waiver in their government name and present matching ID at check-in; guests arriving more than 15 minutes late risk forfeiting the reservation. Children under 16 need an accompanying adult unless the guardian has signed an experience waiver acknowledging prior kayaking experience. This is a local, low-barrier way to spend a morning or an evening on the water—no ferry required. Whether you want a calm family paddle, a solo river reset, or a luminous nighttime cruise, booking a canoe (or illuminated kayak) from Canoe Rentals at the Fredericton River Center makes the Wolastoq’s calm, accessible stretches the centerpiece of your visit. Pack the basics: valid government-issued ID to match your waiver; swimwear or athletic clothing; sunscreen; bug spray; a change of clothes and a refillable water bottle. Rentals run from one hour up to half a day, so plan breaks, snacks, and a drybag for your phone. Summer evenings are especially busy—reserve online and arrive early to maximize river time and the staff orientation. Bring layered clothing today.

About Wolastoq Adventures

Wolastoq Adventures operates from the Delta beachfront in Fredericton, offering paddle board rentals and curated boat tours on the Wolastoq River.

The business provides vibrant paddle boards fitted with color-changing LED lights and a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, enabling evening and nighttime paddling under the stars for families and groups. Rentals include the board and entertainment features for self-guided paddling along the river's calm sections.

On the water, Wolastoq Adventures runs a set of boat experiences: a Cultural Experience Tour that shares Wolastoqey stories, songs, and artifacts; a relaxed Sunset Cruise for golden-hour river viewing; and Private Charters that allow guests to customize their trip, music, and route for a more personal outing. Boat tours emphasize cultural connection and scenic river observation.

All offerings focus on accessible, memorable river experiences from a central Fredericton shoreline location. The combination of neon-lit paddle boards and culturally informed boat tours creates distinct options for evening recreation, family outings, and private events. Reservations allow visitors to choose between self-guided paddle rentals and scheduled boat tours, including private charters.

Wolastoq Adventures serves residents and visitors looking for paddleboarding, evening river activities, cultural storytelling, or private river charters in Fredericton. The business highlights the Delta beachfront as its launch point and promotes paddleboard rentals with LED lighting alongside boat-based Cultural Experience Tours, Sunset Cruises, and customizable Private Charters. Booking and scheduling details for Wolastoq Adventures can be found on The Adventure Collective listing and through direct reservation channels, allowing guests to plan evening paddles, cultural tours, or private charters.

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