There is nothing quite like spending a few relaxing hours slowly meandering along with the gentle flow of the river.  During your stay with us, spend an afternoon taking in the natural beauty of the Miramichi River and its surroundings.  Stop along the shore for a lunch and a swim and continue on at your own pace. 

The journey of 3-4 hours back to O'Donnell's offers a variety of water from slow, deep pools, to faster low level rapids and quiet off-chutes.  Keep your camera nearby as it is a regular occurrence to see osprey, bald eagles, moose, otter and other wildlife along the way.  The river will lead you directly to the shores in front of your cottage.

Peace, tranquility, solitude.....what more could you ask of a summer vacation?  Canoe the Miramichi River.

Adventure Packages

There are several ways to enjoy the river.  Canoe, kayak, or tube.  O'Donnell's has packages for each of these listed below.  With all packages, shuttle service and guide are available as options.  Whatever you choose to do during your vacation at O'Donnell's Cottages, be sure to give one of these adventure packages a try.  It will be an experience of a lifetime!

Experience the Miramichi - Day Adventure Package

Paddle the scenic Miramichi River in a canoe or kayak.  Be pleasantly surprised by the beauty and nature of our world-famous salmon-fishing river.  Package includes:

• 3-4 hour guided, interpreted tour, including instruction
• Shore-side refreshments
• Shuttle service and use of all necessary equipment
• Tubing options available
• Season:  May 15 - October 31, 2008

Rate:

starting from $59 per person, $45 per child plus HST

Canoeing in New Brunswick

There is nothing like spending the afternoon on the river with a loved one or a group of friends. If you're an experienced canoeist or familiar with the Miramichi River feel free to rent canoes from O'Donnell's and meander down the river on your own.

Rate:
$45 per day for day trips
$60 per day for overnight trips

includes 2 paddles and 2 PFD's

Extra paddles and PFD's are available at $5 each

Kayaking in New Brunswick

Kayaking is as close as you can get to the water without being in it. To paddle your own kayak silently through the crystal clear waters of the Miramichi is a great experience. With the wide selection of kayaks available at O'Donnell's, you can decide whether you want to paddle your own kayak or bring that special someone out in a double kayak.  Which ever you decide, this is definitely a great way to spend a few hours or a few days on the river.

Rate:

$35 per day for a single, includes 1 paddle and 1 PFD

$45 per day for double, includes 2 paddles and 2 PFD's
 

River Tubing in New Brunswick

Sometimes on those hot, humid, lazy days of summer paddling just isn't an option. You just want to lay back, relax, and let the river guide you. This is where inner tubes come into play. You won't need to lift a finger except to splash your friends! What a great way to spend a hot summer day!

Rate:
$10 / day

For your convenience, O'Donnell's can provide shuttle service to take you to your preferred drop-off location.

Additional charges will apply.

Please visit our Special Packages page also, for other ideas on how to spend your time with us!

Let our guests do the talking.  They seem to do it best!

"A great place to canoe and spend the night! We enjoyed canoeing the Miramichi and were amazed at how clean it is. The meal of salmon and fiddleheads at the lodge was wonderful and delicious! Our stay was short but we thoroughly enjoyed it. Great service & hospitality."
- B. Van Leurwen, Winnipeg, MB  Sept. 2004