About Ottawa
Freedom Boat Club Ottawa was established May 1, 2019. We are conveniently located just South of Ottawa on the Rideau River at Hurst Marina in Manotick. The marina offers easy access to the Rideau River with lots of great fresh water fishing and various fun stops like beaches, swimming areas, and restaurants.
The Rideau is a heritage waterway with many historical landmarks. The Rideau caters to the recreational boater as it is fun for novice and expert boaters alike. The river runs through the heart of Manotick, Kars, and Burritt's Rapids.
Our local fleet consists of 10 boats. In our fleet we currently have some high-quality brands. These include Sea Ray, Bayliner, Cypress Cay, Campion and Berkshire. Our boats are equipped with depth sounders/fish finders, life jackets and easy to use charts.
Independently owned and operated by Freedom Boat Club of Ottawa
We Take Care of It All...Including the Boats
We’ve taken care to select a variety of quality boats. And we always keep them clean and maintained. We also take care of the storage, insurance and repairs. So you can just focus on the fun!
Pay a 1x Entry Fee and Monthly Dues
Just pay a one-time entry fee and select one of our membership plans. Your local Club will have a variety of plans to match your recreational boating needs.
Get Unlimited Training from Licensed Captains
Your safety is our No. 1 concern. So we give all our members unlimited training with certified captains. And if you wish to boat in a new location, they’ll show you the waterways.
Take Any Boat Out as Often as You Wish
Reserve a boat by phone or online. Then go fishing, tubing or head to a restaurant with friends. When you’re done, just bring the boat back and pay for the fuel. We take care of everything else!
- World’s oldest and largest membership boat club with over 30 years of experience
- Reciprocal access to 400 Locations in the US, Canada and Europe
- We take care of the maintenance, cleaning, repair, insurance and storage
- Fleet (which varies by location) includes bowriders, pontoons, offshore/inshore fishing boats (center consoles), deck boats and wake boats
- Insurance coverage of liability, hull and machinery
- 1-on-1 training by licensed captains
For people that love to boat, this is a hassle free, stress free way to enjoy boating at a fraction of the cost. Plus, you have access to thousands of boats at hundreds of locations nationwide.
We belong to the Ottawa Club, but this was us in Florida last week! We are LOVING Freedom Boat Club.
New member and I'm very impressed by the customer service at Freedom Boat Club Ottawa & Kingston. Jamie is always available if you have questions or concerns. He will go out of his way to make sure you are happy with your membership. Kingston and 1000 islands has been the highlight so far.
Jamie is fantastic to deal with. Zero pressure, professional and explains everything so that you can make a smart decision. Very fast at responding to communication as well.
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The pricing structure is much like a country club. You will pay a one-time entry fee and monthly dues based on the membership that you choose. Connect with the club nearest you to learn more about membership options and current promotions!
Reserving a boat has never been easier. Simply log in to your reservation dashboard and choose your desired date, vessel, and time slot.
Freedom Boat Club is truly unlimited boating. We allow up to 4 rolling reservations at any given time. Simply put – you can have 4 reservations on the books. Once you use one, you free one up. You may book up to 6 months in advance!
Number and type of boats will vary by location. Connect with the club nearest you to learn more about the local fleet.