O’Kenny Craft Spirits purchased a beautiful 4-acre property on the banks of the Muskrat River in 2019 as the location to produce our fine craft spirits. This is our 3rd year playing in and learning about the Muskrat River. The Muskrat River offers the perfect mix of the calm lazy river and exciting rapids. It is great for kayaking, however, in some shallow spots, it is too challenging for inexperienced kayakers to get over the shallow rocks. These shallow rocks actually make it perfect for river-tubing. The tubes just bump into the rocks and it makes for a fun ride instead of a dangerous ride. Once we tried tubing, we knew we couldn’t keep this awesome tubing river a secret. We are so keen to provide you with the gear, the services, and the information you need for an awesome and safe self-guided adventure.
CURRENT CONDITIONS: Upper run: very low, float time up to 4 hours. at the end of the run there are multiple spots where tubes get stopped on rocks. Heavier tubers may need to walk through a couple shallow spots. Good footware is important. (old running shoes or sandles)
The Gear
We purchased a fleet of deluxe river tubes designed for running rocky rivers. This is the essential gear that we rent to you. We recommend bringing your own life jackets and paddles if you have them. We have a limited number of life jackets and paddles which we can rent to you for $3.
The Services
We can arrange for a shuttle service so that your vehicle will be waiting for you at the end of your run. This is a flat $7 per person fee. Parking is free at our distillery property. We suggest that only your driver needs the shuttle.
The Information
We take videos of tubers on the river under various river conditions. We want you to see these videos on Facebook or Instagram @O’Kenny River Tubing. We want you to know what to expect before you book your tubes. We have a monitoring station on the river that gives us real time data on river flow, river level, water temperature and air temperature and we watch the weather closely. We provide a briefing on river conditions and directions for a fun and safe SELF GUIDED run on the Muskrat River before you take your tubes.
Booking Options
Booking in advance helps us prepare for your visit, but we will try to accommodate last-minute planners too.
Same Day Show Up and Go
If you can’t book 1 or 2 days in advance, we have plenty of tubes available most days so we may have space for a small group to join our run that has already been booked. It is MUCH better to book in advance. Call ahead to see if we have a run organized with space for you. 613 281-1825
Next Day Bookings
Send an eTransfer deposit with a minimum of 24 hours notice to reserve your tube and shuttle. See booking directions.
30-day Advance Bookings
Reserves your tubes on the day you choose and you get the early booking discount.
River Tubing Times: We offer a 1pm run everyday. When our regular 1 pm run is fully booked, we open the 4 pm or 10 am option.
Arrival: Please arrive 30 minutes to 1 hour before your start time to register and get prepared; If you show up late you may delay the briefing and everyone’s start time. You may forfeit your deposit if you don’t arrive early enough to get registered.
Waiver: Every tube rented requires a waiver completed for the tuber. A parent or gaurdian must complete waivers for tubers under 18.
Briefing: Please arrive 1 hour before your briefing time to register, relax and get prepared; If you show up late you may delay the briefing and everyone’s start time. You may forfeit your deposit if you don’t arrive early enough to get registered.
Start Time: We start after your briefing. The upper run requires a 5 minute shuttle ride so we will try to shuttle you in the order that you arrived. Relax and enjoy our 4 acre property while you wait for your shuttle. The Snack Shack is open everyday accept Mondays. The end of this upper run ends right at your vehicle.
Quick Start: Your driver can take a map to the “put in” at 37 Thrasher Lane and deliver their passengers early to the put in. (5 minute drive) The passengers can relax in the tubes while the driver returns the vehicle to our distillery. We can then take the driver back in the first shuttle.
Duration: (1 ½ – 3 hour float time) There are 2 factors. The river decides on it’s speed but you decide on how much paddling you do. It’s basically, choose your own adventure. On the same day we had a group take 1 1/2 hours and another group take 3 1/2 hours.
Stuff To Know
Location
O’Kenny River Tubing operates at the 4-acre O’Kenny Craft Spirits property at 2 International Drive, Pembroke, ON. We are approximately 90 minutes from Ottawa. We are 200 meters off the Trans-Canada Highway on the beautiful Muskrat River.
Accommodations
Relax and extend your stay: We have a hotel beside us and a hotel across the road. We have RV sites and a trailer available. We have new tent campsites along the river.
Food (3 Terrific Options)
On-site, Norki’s Snack Shack is cooking amazing food truck fair every day from 11 to 7 except Mondays. Their amazing food has developed a loyal following for their smash burger, fish ‘n chips, and specialty poutines. See their full menu on Facebook.
More amazing meals are available a short walk across the road at Westwinds Restaurant or The Big Stop Restaurant.
Additional Details

Fun Additions
Spirit Tastings
We offer tastings for groups at $8 per person. It is the best way to try all the O’Kenny Craft Spirits and learn all about distilling spirits. You can book this once you get you tubing time 1 week prior to your trip.
Amazing Food
Norki’s Snack Shack has developed a loyal fan base that loves the attention they put into their food such as fish ‘n chips, smoked meat, specialty poutine and smash burgers and more.
RV Camping
2 unserviced RV sites, 1 serviced RV site on the pavement with 20 amp electrical and municipal water.
Travel Trailer
Rent this trailer for $80.00 per night. Check for availability.
Tent Camping
Extend your experience by booking a campsite along the river. 6 sites available @ $39/night; Coming July ‘22; reserve your spot by sending $39.00 plus $5.07 hst = $44.07 by eTransfer to andrew@okenny.ca
Yoga Tube
Starting June 2022. Special Yoga designed for relaxation before your tubing run.
Kayak Rental
We have 3 kayaks available; we have a 500 metre stretch of river from our campsites upstream that is suitable for inexperienced paddlers. Experienced paddlers can take the kayaks further (1) 10 foot kayak, (2) 8 foot kayaks; $29/ 3hours.
Bicycles
We have 3 bicycles available. 1 adult, 2 youth/adult sizes; $20/ 3 hours. Ask for availability.
Axe Throwing
Coming in Fall 2022.
If you have more questions, please contact me.
Andrew Kenny
O’Kenny River Tubing
2 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5
613 281-1825 or email andrew@okenny.ca
River Tube Rental Prices
Let us know you are coming and your tubes will be reserved for the day you choose.
May Tube Rental
- $14.95 Advanced Booking
June Tube Rental
- $19.95 Advanced Booking
July/August Tube Rental
- $23.95 Advanced Booking
September Tube Rental
- $19.95 Advanced Booking
October Tube Rental
- $16.95 Advanced Booking
*book 30 days in advance to get advance booking price.
Same Day Show Up & Go
Base price unless we have a promotion, depending on the availability of gear.
Week Day 24 hour Booking
Make sure your tubes are reserved and you have a shuttle. Base Price
30-Day Early Bookings
Best Price for booking the day you want early.
Shuttle Service
Upper Run: We can arrange a shuttle for you and your inflated tubes and paddle to the put in upstream from our Distillery Property.
Lower Run: We can arrange a shuttle back from the take out with your deflated tubes and paddles to our Distillery Property.
$7 flat fee per person. Ask for Fast Shuttle: only the driver needs to pay for the shuttle ride if they shuttle their own passengers.
Parking
Free
**Rental equipment is not used on O’KENNY property, so we can’t supervise how it is used. It is your responsibility to use the equipment safely and legally. We will provide information that will help you make wise choices.
Directions for Bookings
Please follow the directions carefully.
Send your eTransfer deposit for $10 per tube to andrew@okenny.ca. (eg. 8 tubes = $80)
Include ALL 8 required details WITH your eTransfer

Include all 9 of the following pieces of information with your eTransfer. An eTransfers has a place for this information called “Message to contact:”
- Organizer’s Name; add a group name if you are creative!
- Email Address; we need this to confirm your booking.
- Phone Number; We might have something important to tell you!
- Requested Date: May 19 – Oct 12
- Requested start time: 1 pm or an alternate 4 pm or 10 am run; 1pm is our standard start time but don’t be shy to tell us if another time suits you better.
- # of tubes reserved * this must match the eTransfer amount at $10 per tube; 6 tubes requires $60 etransfer.
- How many will need a shuttle ride? We have it covered, no shuttle required; just 1 driver; multiple drivers __, the whole lot wants to go on a shuttle ride__
- Will you need overnight accomodations? tent campsite or rv campsite = $44.07/night etransfer, hotel room, 4 bed trailer,
- Are you interested in having a spirits tasting?
Don’t send multiple etransfers in for a single group unless you need to add additional group members later.
For assistance call 613 281-1825 or email andrew@okenny.ca