RAFTING MOMENTUM INC.

What RAFTING MOMENTUM INC. does

Rafting Momentum Inc. is a privately held Canadian adventure tourism operator founded in 2008 and headquartered at 1041 Route 148 in Bryson, Quebec. The company runs guided whitewater rafting trips on the Ottawa River (Class III to V rapids) through four core packages (Adventure, Classic, Family, Deluxe) priced from $99 to $378 per person with weekday/weekend/holiday tiering and group discounts for 7+ participants. It deliberately caps capacity at 90 guests per departure using 6-8 person rafts and one to two daily departures, positioning as the smallest-scale and most affordable operator on the Ottawa River.

Beyond core rafting, the company sells six partner packages bundling one day of rafting with adjacent adventure operators: Great Canadian Bungee (200-foot jump), Parachute Ottawa (12,500-foot tandem skydive), Chutes Coulonge aerial park, Top Karting, Little Red Wagon Winery, and Nordik Spa-Nature. It also generates lodging revenue from on-site accommodations (Deluxe Pavillon Apartment $350-$750/night, Rustic Chalets $189-$209/night, Rustic Cabins $179/night, free tent camping with rafting packages) and operates a Reception Barn event venue for up to 200 guests. Lodging is distributed through the company's own website and via Airbnb and Booking.com.

The business is direct-to-consumer with no franchise, reseller, or distributor network. Approximately 20 seasonal staff (guides, kitchen, administration, video/safety kayakers) operate the basecamp, led by founder/general director Phil Ouell, a guide since 1999, with shareholder/deputy director Roche Lavande. Customer sources span Ottawa-Gatineau (1 hour), Montreal (3 hours), and Toronto (4+ hours), and distribution is supported by regional tourism partnerships (Tourisme Outaouais, Aventure Québec), 1% for the Planet membership, 2021 carbon-neutral certification, and bilingual web/marketing.

Name

RAFTING MOMENTUM INC.

Legal name

Rafting Momentum Inc.

Website

https://raftingmomentum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rafting Momentum Inc. is a private Canadian adventure tourism operator founded in 2008 in Bryson, Quebec, offering guided whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River, co-branded multi-activity partner packages, on-site lodging, and an event venue for individual and group travelers from Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Tourism Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing Outfitters (THAAADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB)

Keywords

• Whitewater rafting tours
• Adventure tourism packages
• Guided outdoor experiences
• Riverside lodging accommodation
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Bryson

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Whitewater Rafting Packages: The primary revenue stream is full-day and multi-day whitewater rafting packages on the Ottawa River. Packages are all-inclusive (rafting, equipment, meals, camping), priced per person with tiered pricing for weekdays vs. weekends vs. holidays, and group discounts for 7+ paying participants.
2. On-site Lodging and Accommodations: Secondary revenue from on-site lodging: Deluxe Pavillon Apartment ($350-$750/night), Rustic Chalets ($189-$209/night), Rustic Cabins ($179/night), and camping (free with rafting packages; $25/person additional night). Accommodations are also available via Airbnb and Booking.com.
3. Partner Activity Packages: Bundled 2-day packages combining 1-day rafting with a second activity (bungee jumping, skydiving, karting, spa, vineyard visit, aerial park). These packages generate revenue for Rafting Momentum while driving customers to partner businesses.
4. Gift Packages: Pre-paid gift certificates sold for Adventure ($179), Classic ($179), and Family ($159) packages. These drive future bookings and act as a gifting revenue stream.
5. Ancillary Add-ons: Additional revenue from optional add-ons including wetsuit rental ($10), breakfast buffet ($19 adult/$14 child), video/photo souvenirs ($79), camping equipment rental, and shuttle services. Breakfast is available as an add-on for morning-of or morning-after rafting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rafting Momentum operates guided whitewater rafting trips on the Ottawa River in Quebec, offering single-day and multi-day all-inclusive packages (Adventure, Classic, Family, Deluxe) with equipment, meals, guides, and on-site camping. The company also sells bundled partner packages combining rafting with bungee jumping, skydiving, karting, aerial parks, vineyards, and spas, plus on-site accommodations (Deluxe Pavillon Apartment, Rustic Chalets, Rustic Cabins, Camping) and a Reception Barn venue for weddings and private events.

Product overview

Rafting Momentum offers white water rafting experiences on the Ottawa River as its core activity. The product portfolio consists of four core rafting packages (Adventure, Classic, Family, and Deluxe) ranging from gentle family-friendly to high-intensity Class III-V rapids experiences, plus six partner packages combining one day of rafting with additional adventure activities (aerial park, bungee jumping, skydiving, karting, wine tasting, and spa). Accommodation offerings include luxury apartments, rustic chalets, rustic cabins, camping, and a reception barn for event venue rental. The company also offers gift packages and an annual guide training program. All packages include professional guides, equipment, meals, and optional camping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Longest days on the Ottawa River (approximately 9am to 4pm on the water)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Little Red Wagon WinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-branded 'Water in My Wine' 2-day package combining 1-day whitewater rafting with a visit to the Little Red Wagon Winery in Shawville (8 minutes from base camp). Includes a $50 gift certificate and optional shuttle service ($15/person). The partnership positions Rafting Momentum as a complete Outaouais adventure and wine tourism experience.
• Chutes Coulonge Regional ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-branded 'Sea and Air' 2-day package combining 1-day whitewater rafting with the Chutes Coulonge aerial park experience (20 minutes from base camp). Includes a 2h30-3h DUO package with obstacle course and 2 giant zip lines over the canyon. Optional Via Ferrata add-on for $60. The aerial park offers ziplining through a canyon, tree-to-tree obstacle courses, and hiking trails.
• Great Canadian BungeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-branded 'Intense' 2-day package combining 1-day whitewater rafting with a 200-foot bungee jump at Great Canadian Bungee (60 minutes from base camp, 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa). The bungee site is the highest in North America, offering head/body water plunge options. Recognized throughout the continent.
• Parachute OttawacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-branded 'Extreme' 2-day package combining 1-day whitewater rafting with a 12,500-foot tandem skydive at Arnprior (39 minutes from base camp). The package includes the ultimate free-fall experience (60 seconds at 200+ km/h) with scenic views of the National Capital Region and Ottawa River from above.
• Top KartingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-branded 'Speed' 2-day package combining 1-day whitewater rafting with a Grand Prix karting experience at Top Karting in Gatineau (60 minutes from base camp, 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa). Includes 35 minutes of laps on high-quality indoor and/or outdoor circuits. Adult and junior kart options available.
• Nordik Spa-NatureminorStrategic or Co-development Partner'White Water Calm Water' 2-day package combining 1-day whitewater rafting with a full day at Nordik Spa-Nature in Chelsea (50 minutes from base camp, 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa). The spa features 7 thermal baths, 8 saunas, a panoramic pool, and multiple relaxation areas. Note: Spa booking is made directly with Nordik by the customer; this is described as an 'idea package.'
• Tourisme OutaouaiscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial regional tourism partner. Rafting Momentum is listed on the Tourism Outaouais website and is part of the regional 'Chemins de l'eau' (Waterways) circuit. The partnership provides marketing exposure to regional and visiting tourists.
• Aventure Québec (AEQ)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial member and accredited adventure tourism operator under the Association de l'Excellence de la Qualité (AEQ). The AEQ accreditation signifies adherence to quality and safety standards in Quebec's adventure tourism sector and provides marketing credibility.
• 1% for the PlanetminorOthersEnvironmental membership organization. Rafting Momentum is a member, committing to donate 1% of annual revenue to approved environmental causes. This membership supports the company's sustainability positioning and brand image.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RiverRun Rafting: Ontario whitewater rafting operator on the Ottawa River offering day and overnight rafting trips with camping and on-site amenities. Direct competitor in product offering and customer base.
• Madawaska Kanu Centre: Ontario-based whitewater paddling school and rafting outfitter on the Madawaska River, offering multi-day courses, meals, and lodging. Comparable in being a small-scale guide-driven whitewater operator with on-site accommodation.
• Wilderness Tours: Long-established whitewater rafting outfitter also operating on the Ottawa River, offering multi-day rafting packages, on-site lodging, and partner activities. Closest direct competitor in product, customer segment, and geography.
• Kootenay River Runners: British Columbia whitewater rafting outfitter offering day and multi-day trips, meals, and camping. Comparable in being a small-group adventure outfitter with all-inclusive packages and on-site camping, though in a different geography.
• OWL Rafting: Ottawa River-based whitewater rafting outfitter running multi-day trips, meals, camping, and partner add-ons. Directly comparable rafting product targeting the same Ottawa/Montreal/Toronto drive market.
• Esprit Rafting: Quebec-based whitewater rafting outfitter on the Ottawa River offering day trips, meals, and adventure add-ons. Highly comparable in product mix, French-language market, and small-scale operator positioning.

Regional players

• Parachute Ottawa (Skydive Ottawa): Tandem skydive operator at Arnprior used in Rafting Momentum's 'Extreme' package. Comparable in serving the Ottawa-region adventure tourism market and same customer persona.
• Great Canadian Bungee: Operator of the 200-ft bungee jump used in Rafting Momentum's 'Intense' package. Adjacent adventure experience targeting overlapping Ottawa-region thrill-seeker customer base.
• Nordik Spa-Nature: Large wellness/spa operator in Chelsea, Quebec, featured in Rafting Momentum's 'White Water Calm Water' package. Comparable in being a regional Outaouais destination experience bundled with rafting.
• BonAventure (Chutes Coulonge): Aerial park and zipline operator at Chutes Coulonge used in Rafting Momentum's 'Sea and Air' package. Comparable as a regional Outaouais adventure attraction and partnership destination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Rafting.Momentum
• Facebookfacebook.com/RaftingMomentum
• Instagraminstagram.com/raftingmomentum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rafting-momentum

Compliance3 records

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Profiles2 records

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