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FRIENDS. SUN. WATER.

The good times are made cruising Lake of the Woods. You can make it possible with an amazing Houseboat Adventure.

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THOUSANDS OF ISLANDS

Come explore Lake of the Woods in all its glory and might.

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SECLUDED BEACHES & COVES

Locals know some of the best kept secrets. With a Houseboat Adventure, you can be a part of the magic too.

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PLANNING YOUR NEXT VACATION HAS NEVER BEEN MORE FUN

July 25, 2020 – our phone line is down temporarily until Jul 28 pm – awaiting a technician. Please email us – refer contact us page. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Houseboating is a vacation to suit the sportsman, family, honeymoon couple, group of friends, seniors or anyone looking for a distinct vacation experience.

HOUSEBOAT FEATURES

We are very proud of our houseboats, which are contemporary, clean, very well maintained and equipped with all the right gear for a great vacation experience.

Waterslide
Swim platform / ladder
Upper & lower helm steering
Upper sun deck
Sun canopy
Propane BBQ
Stainless steel fish-cleaning station
Deck chairs
110V electrical system
High capacity 120V inverter/charger
Outdoor food prep area
3000W / 120V generator
20 cu ft fridge
30” range/oven

Features vary on all houseboats. Please check individual models

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ABOUT US

Houseboat Adventures Inc. is a family-run company, owned by Lorelie and Jeff Gordon. Back in the early 80’s they travelled across Canada looking for the best lake to relocate to and embark on their idea of renting houseboats. They hit the jackpot when they came to the amazing Lake of the Woods – it was destined to be their home.

Their 3 boys Jayme, Joel & Trevor have all grown up with houseboats and began working with their parents at a very young age. They would travel to work by fishing boat, lunches in hand to their Saturday job cleaning fishing boats at age 10 and by mid teens they were comfortable piloting the houseboats and giving navigation lessons for their guests.

Kenora continues to be their home. The boys may be off to university, but they come home every summer to work with their parents and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The Gordon’s have welcomed their guests for over 30 years.

We welcome you to come share our passion and experience all that we have to offer.

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FAMILY RUN
We take great pride in knowing that the business we run is an investment in our family to provide the quality you can trust.
EXPERIENCED TEAM
Our staff have over 80 years of combined knowledge to provide a great feeling of comfort and security on your adventure.
ENVIRONMENTALLY CONCIOUS
We love our lake and we want you to love it too. So we take every step to ensure the future of Lake of the Woods.
TRADITION
This is our way of life. We have welcomed our guests to enjoy some of the most majestic tours for over 30 years.

IN CASE YOU NEED HELP

PRE-BOOKING QUESTIONS?

No worries mate. We are always here to help you with your booking process, so you can focus on your exciting houseboat vacation.

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PRE-BOOKING QUESTIONS?

How early should I reserve a houseboat?
Many of our bookings are made 6 months or more in advance and some of our guests reserve for next season when they depart their current houseboat vacation. Some models are more popular but if you are flexible on the dates that helps too. Sometimes a last-minute request can be accommodated. Contact us and we would happy to check availability.

I have never driven a houseboat – can I still rent one?
Many of our guests have never driven a houseboat. Our guests receive a comprehensive package of information prior to their rental. We include a Cruising and Operators Guide and a map. The guide has all of the information required for you to plan your “Houseboat Adventure” including navigational and instructional information, fishing tips, customs information for our US guests and much more. Upon arrival we review houseboat operation and provide a Captain’s lesson and navigation instruction. We will even take you out on your houseboat for a few miles to ensure you are comfortable at the helm.

Do I need a special license to drive the houseboat?
Transport Canada regulations require all operators of motorized pleasure craft (including houseboats) in Canada to have Proof of Operator Competency. As an operator of a houseboat business we are able to issue you a “Proof of Competency”, which acts as your boating license while you are driving our boats. We have always provided extensive information and training to our guests. We want you to feel comfortable driving and navigating and have a safe and wonderful vacation.

How do I communicate with the base if I have a question during my rental?
We have VHF marine radios aboard all of our houseboats for ship-to-shore communication. There is also very good cell phone coverage over most of the Lake to contact us by phone.

Where do I dock at night?
You would beach the houseboat and tie up. There are hundreds of beaches on our huge lake for you to explore. We have marked about 80 beaches on our personalized map for our guests’ convenience. We provide full instruction as to how to secure the houseboat.

Can I fish from the houseboat?
It is a great experience to have your coffee in hand and cast off the houseboat deck early morning when all is quiet. However, most of our fishermen prefer to have a boat to fish with.

What if I forget something can I come back to your dock?
Generally once our guests leave our dock they do not return until the end of their vacation. We offer a mid-week service run for our guests and deliver extra supplies you may require. Small fuel surcharge applicable.

What is included in your prices?
We include tax (13% HST), insurance, free parking, septic pumpout, 16’ fishing boat (motor extra, bring your own or rent ours), generator, navigation charts, kitchen supplies and bedding. For a complete list of what each houseboat includes in its features see: What We Supply

Are there additional costs not included in your price?

Fuel and propane, which averages about $200 per trip
Motor for the fishing boat (fishing boat included) – you can rent ours or bring your own. A fishing boat and motor is required as, in the event of an emergency you have the ability to act immediately such as boat back into our City quickly. Our hospital has boat docking. Having a boat and motor along also makes exploring and fishing enjoyable.
Cleaning charge – if required. Our houseboats are supplied clean and we request you return them clean. We do not expect our guests to scrub floor or walls, but a general tidy-up ensuring dishes are clean and items are put away is expected. If cleaning charges are accessed: 44’ $175, 49’ $200, 58’ $275, 68’ $350

NAVIGATION

Lake of the Woods is beautifully intricate in nature. It is very well charted and each houseboat is equipped to make your houseboat vacation fun and easy.

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GETTING HERE

Houseboat Adventures Inc is located in Kenora, Ontario, in central Canada. Our dock is situated right in downtown Kenora at the end of Main Street.

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