Wilson the owner took my wife and I and our good friend Darby out for a ride tonight in one of his…read morepontoon boats. It was so nice to be out on the water on such a hot day. Saw some of our friends homes from the water too which was a nice treat and Darby caught a nice big fish which made him extremely happy. It is so convenient and a lot quicker than our cano His prices are very reasonable. Check out his website for more details.

Wilson was so helpful and knowledgeable. Boats and docks are clean. Will definitely book with…read moreWilson again.

Captain Sean hosted my party of experienced senior and middle age friends and family. He gave…read moreexemplary white glove service over a sunny Labor Day weekend on Lake Simcoe. He was attentive, efficient and was meticulous in making sure all the fishing party concentrated on just the fun aspects of fishing. He took care of all the headaches of fishing and did everything with a easy, friendly smile.. He was skillful with the boat, all equipment and preparation. All we need needed to bring was a cooler.

We booked a fishing charter with Sean for my husband's birthday and the entire experience from…read morestart to finish was such a pleasure! Sean runs a fishing charter from Rice lake and Lake Simcoe and depending on the time of the year and how the fishing is at the time, Sean makes a recommendation on location and itinerary. Since our charter was in the late fall, Sean suggested we meet him on lake Simcoe. We drove up to meet Sean at a marina and he came with bait, all the fishing rods, pfd and everything else we would need to enjoy the day on the water fishing. We went out on his pontoon boat and felt very comfy and safe. Sean took care of putting all the baits on our hooks and showed us how to fish for the infamous lake Simcoe yellow belly perch. As you can see from the photos, we had an epic day of fishing! We were so impressed with Sean's attentive and friendly service, we are booked to go ice fishing with him soon. Will report back on how that experience goes!

Happy Days Houseboats are a great company to rent from and have the friendliest staff. The…read morehouseboats they have are very modern, comfortable with a lot of space that can handle bigger groups. The staff a great at training and put in enough time to teach you how to handle the houseboat. They provide a service line if you need it and always have someone there to answer questions. I went in late May where the whether was ok but very quiet in the late spring so no issues with busy locks or too many boaters in the water. Got a chance to see their luxury boats and it's like a floating hotel. Can't wait to go back. Highlights of the trip were Boyd island, Bobcaygeon, Lower Buckhorn lake, Wolfe Island and Lovesick lock.

The houseboat rental was such a great experience and I'd recommend it to anyone. It's like camping…read moreon the lake but with a bedroom, full washroom and kitchen. You're able to drive the boat to different islands and dock there. There's a BBQ on deck as well and the entire experience was relaxing. It was my first time and from check in to check out, it was seamless. Frank took the time out to train us and made us feel confident enough to drive and dock. Thank you - we will be back!

Angler's is crusty looking. It has an overwhelming smell of old cigarettes and sells things so old…read morethat the glue attaching the plastic covers to the cardboard backing has let go and given up. Things are yellowed and ancient looking. A little rough around the edges. A lot rough around the edges. There's an unmarked washroom in another building to the right. We went to Angler's on a Sunday to rent a boat to fish. With a party of eight, we rented a pontoon at a rate of $120 for four hours ($158 at the end, after taxes and fuel charges). The day rate was $175-180 (before tax and fuel charges), which ends at 7:00pm, but we didn't want the boat that long. The pontoon - with a capacity of eight - fit the eight of us comfortably. Only one person is supposed to be the designated captain and apparently a boating license is not required, but who's steering the boat when you're out in the water is another question (and that's all I'll say). We did have fishing licenses though. The man, who I assume was the owner, taught our captain how to dock/undock and drive the boat. It's pretty straightforward. We also bought a box of worms, 24 for $6. As I never fish, I don't know if that's a good deal. The pontoon was decent. It certainly wasn't new and it definitely wasn't fancy, but it got the job done and we didn't run into any problems. My only issue with the boat was that it had no overhead cover unlike some other pontoon's we've rented in the past, so on a sunny day, you would likely shrivel into the wrinkliest of raisins. Fortunately, we brought a big golf umbrella, so it made lounging on the boat much more comfortable. I genuinely don't think you could survive in the heat and sun without shade for that long on a boat with no overhead over. That's really my only complaint with the experience (and I'm no boat expert, but there did appear to be notches where a cover should/would have been attached.)

I guess we should have turned around and left the minute we got there but, we had nowhere else to…read morego. Upon first arriving at the Anglers Retreat, you are welcomed by a beautiful, scenic view of Rice Lake. And then you are shown to your cabin by Lloyd - a very drunk person who won't show you to the boats because he can't see two feet in front on him! He was disgusting! The cabins were not much better. We were given a choice of cabins because there was a plumbing problem with the original one we booked but, not so much a problem that he insisted we change cabins. So, we stayed in the original cabin. Everything (in both cabins) was grimy and dirty - the ceilings, the walls, the floors, the furniture, the beds - everything! The cabins have obviously never been cleaned. We decided to make the best of it. I took out my can of Lysol and used about half of it to clean the germs and get rid of the fowl smell! Looking around the cabin, you could easily see the structure was falling apart and needed some serious work. There were holes in the ceilings and walls and the floors were uneven. We also noticed there wasn't a smoke detector; there was a spot (a base) for one but, no detector. We had booked the cabin for the week. That evening, while down at the dock, I heard and watched out of the corner of my eye, at what I thought was a squirrel scramble in to the second cabin we had been offered. I "hoped" it was a squirrel but, it sounded like something bigger. "Thank goodness we didn't take that cabin!" In the morning, as these things naturally happen, we had to go to the bathroom. After a couple of trips, the toilet would not flush. There wasn't a plunger anywhere so, we went to get Lloyd. He was quite hungover and, after listening to the problem, went back to eating his breakfast before heading out to look at the problem. Others in my group shared that the sinks had also back up during the night. When Lloyd finally arrived, he got annoyed and said the toilet was running. We just waited and thought he was going to fix it. Instead, he started yelling at us! We were two couples in my group. Lloyd said a lot of stupid and ridiculous things! The women got mad! Standing up from the chair I had been sitting in, I took a dep breath and said, "I think we should leave." So we did. We quickly packed all of our belongings and drove into Peterborough - to use the bathroom and get some breakfast. We lost a $250.00 deposit. We managed to find another place to stay for the rest of the week. Anglers Retreat should be shut down and the buildings should be fixed/torn down, the plumbed up-graded, the Fire Marshall should be brought in, a building inspector should be called in, etc., etc., etc.

A Niagara Falls boat ride is the must do and quintessential activity...its awesome! YOU WILL GET…read moreWET!!! Any grand illusions you had about maintaining a cute hairstyle or dry shoes will instantly evaporate into the blinding mist. The plastic protection only partially protects. The short and slowing moving boat slowly cruises past the American Falls, then onto the epic Horseshoe Falls and back in about 30 minutes...one of the best 30 minutes of my life. The America Falls is the foreplay, nice, gentler, and beautiful...but Horseshoe Falls is like a long lasting wet climax that shocks and electrifies your body soul. The sheer power of the water is undeniably humbling. By the time the boat turns around and brings you back to safety, you will emerge thoroughly soaked, wildly exhilarated, and oddly proud of surviving the world's wettest, slowest, and sexiest boat tour. $48 CAD / $35 USD isn't cheap, but worth every penny.

In the mist of the Falls, my brother turned to me and said "everyone's got to do this at least once…read morein their life" and I couldn't agree more! For CAD $48 (~$35 USD) you can sail to the heart of the Niagara Falls! Everyone is provided their signature red poncho to protect your belongings. You can enjoy the view from the indoor cabin or get the full watery experience outside by the side rails or top deck. I chose the bow rails and got absolutely soaked! The views of the falls from up close were truly stunning and unforgettable! This is a must do when visiting the Niagara Falls! Don't miss out!

Introduction to Rochester, NY Trip & Day at Niagara Falls/Buffalo:…read more Now onto the 1st review of the scrapbook series since my girlfriend & I got in a relationship. Representing 1st of 2 from April 2024 is Maid of the Mist. In January 2024 before our relationship started, a friend called me invited me to their relationship love ceremony, not an actual marriage but exchanging vows when the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 was happening over western NY, more specifically in his birthplace, Rochester. On February 29, 2024, during my girlfriend & I's 6th date, we were talking about the logistics of the trip. It was very early on to be planning this trip, but we knew the relationship was going great. We stayed 3 nights at the AirBnB in Rochester, and we had a great time together on the trip. One of the days the group took a day trip to Niagara Falls. Thankfully, it was just the 2 of us in her car both ways, which in all honesty was a nice break from the group. Experience with Maid of the Mist: Besides simply going to Niagara Falls, admiring the great views of the falls, & taking photos, which is great to begin with, going on the Maid of the Mist is a must do for a Niagara Falls trip. Both the US & Canada sides have Maid of the Mist. You go down a ways to the water level, given a blue pancho which says Maid of the Mist, because you do get wet from the water spray, and you board the boat. The boat takes you to the various falls, and it's really cool getting the water sprayed on you, both metaphorically & literally cool. April 9th average high temperature is a bone chilling 52 F, and it really is bone chilling when water is spraying on you. But we really lucked out, it was an unseasonably warm 80 F in Niagara Falls, which was a record high for them. The timing of this total solar eclipse & their love ceremony was what was it was. In general, summer is the best time to do Maid of the Mist, when it's very likely to be warm out. In summary, if in Niagara Falls, try to go to Maid of the Mist unless it's extremely cold or bad weather. Even if it had been that 52 F high average temp, I'm sure we would've done, but would've been more bundled up for it.

Absolutely fabulous time riding Maid of the Mist into the heart of Niagara Falls…read more Check in was super easy and after a short elevator down to the water, we were given a poncho and thanks goodness for that. You will get wet. A small change of position from the boat seems to bring sheets of water onto the decks. Judging from everyone's faces, we were all enjoying ourselves. I highly recommend this.

If you're in the Grand Cayman's, this is a must do. Outstanding experience, simply otherworld-ish…read more Snorkeling in a bioluminescent bay at night -"Little Prince-ish." The tour is perfectly organized, with not too many people. I've traveled much, this is near the top.

July 2026. We're back again!!!…read more7 rides this year. The whole staff is great! Friendliest people ever!

What a thrilling and fun adventure! I have taken a ride on these boats twice and both times were a…read morefantastic adventure. I have only done the open air boat, so this review pertains to that experience. It was like a natural thrill ride/roller coaster. ( Fast speeds and spins, but also some amazing views. One thing to note is make sure you keep your group close together so you can actually be seated together. If you live local, check for discounts online. At one point it was almost a $20 savings for having a local address! If you are looking for a unique, fun adventure, definitely check this out!

This marina is fairly large and protected by man made barriers from Lake Ontario winds and waves…read more They have been able to accommodate us with or without reservations for a boat slip and they do answer the VHF marina radio (channel 68). We have stayed there at times when dock hands were sent out to assist us tie up upon our arrival and we have stayed there at times when they have not. Facilities our clean. They offer wash room facilities and laundry facilities (fees apply). Rates to stay are competitive with other marinas along the Canadian shoreline. Power and fresh water at the slips. Staff are friendly and helpful. Fuel / full service station on location. WiFi available at the slips. Shops, restaurants, and a large beach all within walking distance of the marina. Area also offers a farmer's market (check with chamber of commerce for schedule) and often times free festivals and outdoor - live entertainment. We would return to this marina again.