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Organization: "Catch A Smile!" - FISF  
Email: patobrien@sympatico.ca
Website: www.friendsinfishing.net
Address:
518 Rochester St, Suite 1501
Ottawa, ON
K1S 5W4
Accessibility Notes: Pontoon Boats are wheelchair accessible * accessible washrooms at each location
Hours: There are no office hours
Dates Available: Season operates early June through August 31, Mon - Fri
Executives: Pat and Lynda O'Brien - President
613-724-2994
MJ Proulx - Vice-President
MJProulx22@gmail.com
Service Description: Free fishing and bpating experiences for any group of people with special needs * operates a fleet of 3 twenty-eight foot pontoon boats accessible to wheelchairs * boats, crews and all fishing equipment necessary are provided free of charge * volunteer opportunities 

Operates out of a variety of venues in Eastern Ontario:
  • Dow’s Lake Boathouse
  • Upper Long Island Locks (Parks Canada) on the Rideau River
  • Lower Long Island Locks (Recreation and Conference Centre RCMP)

Fees: Free
Application: Waiver and release forms available on the website * no referral required
Eligibility / Target Population: Persons with special needs who would like to experience the enjoyment of a boat cruise and/or fishing
Languages: English
Area Served:
Eastern Ontario  
See Also: Fitness, Recreation, and Social Programs for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on April 22, 2025

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