River Rush Weekend Camping Packages

Highlighting the weekend are professional, high-energy acts including a dazzling Saturday afternoon competition-style Extreme Trampoline Show, where professional and fearless athletes will perform airborne tricks and turns on skis and boards! Sunday afternoon picks up speed with a high-adrenaline ProStunt BMX / In-Line / Skateboard Show by the Krusher Stunt Team from Montreal, who play to amaze on an enormous ¼ pipe!

Throughout the weekend, you can test your own endurance on a Rock Climbing Wall, or check your ability to stay upright as you take on an opponent in a Sumo Wrestling Match! Catch the action of Racing Remote Control Cars and Boats as the Marina plays host to the Cornwall Remote Control Clubs annual tournament! Sign up for the Family Fishing Derby, swing into action on our Closest to the Pin contest, or shoot it out in our Disc Golf Tournament. Even some canine friends will be joining the fun, as the Airborne Disc Dog Club of Ottawa put on special performances audiences of all ages will love (guest dogs are invited to learn a trick or two as well!).

Get in sync with the beat of a daily “Junkyard Jam” show on both Saturday and Sunday, performed by the Junkyard Symphony, who specialize in making music with recycled objects! Be amazed with the circus-style antics and magic of Dr. Kaboom! Rise to the challenge of our Kid’s Games, including a Wii gaming centre, Jacob’s Ladder agility game, Frog Jump coordination game and more! Learn about the wild side of life with special presentations by Little Ray’s Reptiles and Endangered Species Show on Saturday.

Summer sun means sizzling fun! Cool off with a slippery ride down our giant inflatable slide! Take to the water on our new stand-up paddle boards (the latest hot trent), paddle boats, canoes and kayaks! Re-energize yourself with some fresh-squeezed lemonade or kettle corn at our snack booth, or chill out over a lunch or dinner special at the Marker 72 Dockside Patio, featuring live entertainment by "Ridin' Shotgun" on Friday evening, easy rock band Sultans of Gin throughout the day on Saturday and piped music provided by the Krusher Stunt Team before their show on Saturday.

Admission to the Marina on Saturday and Sunday during the River Rush event is $10 per adult per day, $5 per child (5-12 yrs.) per day. Admission includes all games, entertainment and shows, plus two free vouchers to be used against ticketed activities (i.e.. paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, sumo wrestling and rock wall climbing). Additional activity vouchers can be purchased separately for $2 each. Special weekend admission passes are available for $15 per adult and $8 per child (5-12 yrs.). Some activities require a signed waiver form, participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian's signiture.

All programming is subject to change and many activities are weather dependent. A more detailed schedule will be posted online soon.

Can’t get enough? Book one of Crysler Park Marina’s instant camping sites and receive a 15% discount on weekend passes to River Rush. Be right in the action and on the grounds where you will experience this year’s thrills, music and fun for all ages! Campsites are limited so hurry while they are still available! Family of four River Rush Camping Package’s start at $79.05!(taxes extra) Call Crysler Park Marina at 613-543-3254 to book your reservations.

 

Crysler Park Marina is well known for its great location – easily accessible from the St. Lawrence River at Marker 72 – its scenic setting and all of the great amenities available. In order to continue to provide guests with more recreational opportunities and a way to stay longer, new Instant Camping sites have been created.

Each site comes equipped with well ventilated, durable waterproof tents on a 10’ X 20’ platform sure to keep you high and dry. The sites are set in a scenic area along an inlet with trees to provide shade and are close to other services including washrooms, showers, laundry facilities, Ontario Power Generation Community Pavilion, Marker 72 Dockside Patio and the Marina store. The Marina store stocks any supplies you may need to complete your overnight adventure.

What you need to bring:
• Sleeping bag, pillow
• Air mattress
• If planning to cook, meal supplies and cooking utensils.
• A sense of adventure!

Reserve your Instant Campsites by calling Crysler Park Marina at 613.543.3254 starting at $36.95 plus taxes for weeknights (Monday through Thursday) or for just $39.95 per night weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).



Crysler Park Marina on the beautiful shores of the St. Lawrence River is more than a docking stop for transient and seasonal boaters, and staff members at this premier boating facility are excited to kick off the summer this week with a variety of new entertaining and recreational activities that will appeal to boaters, tourists and the local market alike. From instant camping, bike, canoe and kayak rentals to the opening of the fully licensed Marker 72 Dockside Patio, Crysler Park Marina is rapidly becoming a hub for recreational activity in Eastern Ontario. “We saw a tremendously positive response to the improvements we made to Crysler Park Marina last year and we are building on the success of those activities,” said Pat Macdonald, General Manager and CEO of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission. “We are trying to engage and entertain our guests more, and to build a recreational destination. Stay tuned because we will be introducing some other very exciting recreational products in a couple of weeks.”

As a result of last year’s success and the continued demand for dockage, five dock extensions have been added. “The response from our seasonal boaters has been very strong this year and we had to increase our ability to accommodate larger boats,” said Tim Robins, Harbour Master of Crysler Park Marina. “We are really conveniently located on the St. Lawrence River and with all of the added recreational activities we are a great home base for boaters.”

With sweeping views of the St. Lawrence River, Marker 72 Dockside Patio is the perfect place to sit back, relax and watch the activity on the river or have a cold drink and a snack. Located right in the midst of all of the action, Marker 72 is now open for the season from Noon to 8:30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Fully licensed, the patio also offers a revamped menu including new items such as Spinach Salad, Quesadilla and Berry Celebration. This year a new indoor lounge area has been added providing guests with the opportunity to take shelter in the event of inclement weather. There are plans to have live entertainment at the patio on selected nights and afternoons throughout the summer.

The Ontario Power Generation Community Pavilion located next to the marina is now a centre for recreational activities. On selected nights musical entertainment will be provided featuring open mic nights to showcase local talent along with movie nights. The Pavilion officially launches the summer program this Friday, June 26.

Nearby, the St. Lawrence Parks Commission is pilot testing a new concept in Eastern Ontario called Instant Camping. Starting on Friday, June 26 Instant Camping will be available at five sites at Crysler Park Marina and five sites at Riverside-Cedar Campground. Aimed at guests who are new to camping, don’t have all of the gear or don’t want the hassle of setting up for the night, Instant Camping offers an almost fully set-up campsite. The tents accommodate up to six people are set up on platforms ensuring dry, comfortable conditions and are durable, wind and rain proof and offer excellent ventilation. Campsites come fully equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Campers just have to bring their sleeping bags, air mattresses, food and utensils. Instant Campsites are priced at $39.95 per night, Friday through Sunday; $36.95 on weekdays Monday through Thursday. Campers can save an additional $3 per night off weeknights with each additional weeknight booked. To book your Instant Campsite call Crysler Park Marina at 613-543-3254 or Riverside-Cedar Campground at 613-543-3287.

Come and paddle the picturesque St. Lawrence River this summer. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, we have several different models to choose from. Rental fees are $35 to rent a kayak for the day, or $25 for half the day. Call to reserve your rental today (613)543-3254