Egan Houseboat Rentals
Call us: 1-800-720-3426 or email: egan@houseboat.on.ca


"Wilderness Cruising with fine dining around the bend" - Canadian Geographic
"A journey of a lifetime" - National Geographic

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It's morning in the Kawarthas. You inhale the fresh scent of pine trees as you stretch and get ready to greet the day. Everybody else on the boat is still asleep as you slip into the water for an early-morning dip. The water is warm but refreshing, and your arms send cascades of ripples as you make your way across the mirror-like surface of the bay.

Sound idyllic? It is. In fact, vacationers from around the world are discovering there's only one way to experience Ontario's naturally-spectacular Trent-Severn Waterway: by houseboat!

For a family vacation Egan Houseboat Rentals are ideal. They combine the advantages of cottage living with the adventure of travel. Explore a different town or village each day without worrying about reservations. Prepare your own meals or enjoy dining out at many of the fine restaurants on your way. Stop for shopping, lakeside golf, spatime, swimming or fishing any time you please. Soak up the sun and enjoy the scenery or spend time meeting new friends at the locks or find a secluded wilderness bay for private relaxation.

The Egan family has been serving vacationers on the Trent for 35 years. Our houseboats will accommodate from one to three couples or one to two small families depending on the size of boat chosen (40' or 32').
Seahawk Houseboat 
Trent-Severn Waterway - Thousands of Islands & Bays 
2010 Rental Rates 

"Remember June is one of our hottest months"
Our rate structure reflects demand during particular weeks. If possible, why not arrange your vacation for one of our less expensive weeks. Remember June is one of our hottest months and September one of the most beautiful. The boats are equipped with furnaces and are fully insulated for off-season.

We do not have "black flies" in the Kawarthas!!

No "Boating License" is required. You will receive excellent instruction at Egan Marine.

All prices are in Canadian dollars - American dollars are exchanged at te bank rate that day.



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email: egan @ houseboat.on.ca

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32' Seahawk, 6 Sleeper
4 ADULTS MAXIMUM
40' Seahawk, 8 Sleeper
6 ADULTS MAXIMUM
2 day packages are available in the spring
at a discount rate.
3 Day
Weekend
4 Day
Midweek
7 Day
Week
3 Day
Weekend
4 Day
Midweek
7 Day
Week
( Victoria Day) May 22 - 28
(Memorial Day) May 29 - June 4
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499
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539
499
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599
599

June 5 - 11
12 - 18
19 - 25

399
499
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599
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729
499
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729
899
(Canada Day) June 26 - July 2
3 - 9
10 - 16
17 - 23
24 - 30
699
799
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869
869
869
899
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999
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899
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1219
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(Civic Holiday) July 31 - August 6
7 - 13
1 4 - 20
21 - 27
August 28 - September 3
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869
799
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1069
999
969
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659
1419
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1099
889
1169
969
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1169
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1719
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1599
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969

(Labour Day) 4 - 10
11 - 17
18 - 24
25 - 27

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499
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NO "BOATING LICENSE" REQUIRED - Free, approved training upon arrival.
2 Day Packages: available in spring at a discount rate.
3 Day Weekend: Friday 6 p.m. to Monday 3 p.m.
4 Day Midweek: Tuesday 9 a.m. to Friday 3 p.m.
7 Day Week: Saturday 9 a.m. to Friday 3 p.m.
or Tuesday 9 a.m. to Monday 3 p.m.

The reservation deposit is $250.00 per rental week or weekend per houseboat.

Cancellation Policy:
If you are forced to cancel this reservation let us know immediately. If we are able to rebook your houseboat at list price you will be charged a $100.00 administration fee and the balance of your deposit will be returned.


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All boats are 2-room design:
110 Volt shore power at Marinas.
Self contained, rechargeable, 12 Volt electricity when at islands.
AM/FM/CD Player
The two rooms are divided by a privacy curtain.
If there is a third couple, a room must be shared.
"Rooftop Sleeper" model has a third sleeping area suitable for two.
The matress is 52" x 74". (see photo - book in advance)
Click on picture for a larger view of the optional sleeper unit!

Rental Rates to not include tax, fuel and government lock fees.

Options:
Optional Insurance Coverage ($29/day)
7:00 PM Preboard Option. ($99/night) You can board the boat the previous evening, complete your lessons, save on motel costs and get an early start the next morning. Due to limited availability the preboard must be booked in advance.
Linens are available. Book in advance. ($50/Bed)
Children's lifejackets required
"Rooftop Sleeper" model has a third sleeping area suitable for two.The matress is 52" x 74" ($150/rental). Book in advance (only 3 available).
Canoes = $100/week
Kayaks = $75/week
Due to allergic reaction pets are not allowed.


roof top sleeper available on some models


Water is warm for swimming
all of July and August.

DVD Available... Order by Visa or Mastercard over the Telephone,  $15.00 (includes shipping & handling). 

Call: 1-800-720-3426 or email: egan @ houseboat.on.ca

Egan Houseboats on Ontario's Historic Trent-Severn Waterway 


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Designed and built by professionals to be maneuverable. Our smaller style houseboats are designed for the Trent. You will appreciate their easy handling, maneuverability and stress free operation in the towns and locks.

EQUIPMENT

* All boats have dual steering and can be operated from the roof deck or inside.
* All boats equipped with showers.
* 2 room privacy - the kids can fall asleep undisturbed.
* The galley is fully equipped.
* Propane Barbeque.

All Boats are 2-Room Design with separate rooms for two couples, a room must be shared if there is a third couple.
For a larger view or how to create beds, click on the Illustration!

* A furnace insures warmth on cool evenings.
* Reliable and economical 115 H.P. Volvo Inboard/Outboard Engines. This engine provides adequate power while consuming an average $30 per day in fuel.
* All boats have fridge-freezer, ice cooler, shore power, hot shower, AM/FM/CD and flybridge (steering from upper or lower station).
* Our easily maneuverable 32' Seahawk Deluxe is perfect for honeymoon couples or small families.

The Peterborough LiftLock 

The Peterborough Liftlock was hailed as a marvel of engineering when it was constructed in 1904. Now, decades later, it continues to attract visitors from around the world. Drive your boat into the lock and you'll soon find yourself suspended 65 feet above the downstream channel. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the world's largest liftlock for yourself!

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World's Largest Liftlock


What People are Saying About Egan Houseboat Rentals 

"Having houseboated along Kentucky's Lake Cumberland, I think I like Trent-Severn better. There's more here than marinas. Houseboaters fill their days in myriad ways; shopping, browsing art galleries, visiting Indian reservations, enjoying summer theater, cruising or just vegging out on the sundeck, anchored in the many-splendored Kawartha Lakes region". - Rick Sylvain Travel Editor, Detroit Free Press

Houseboating on the Trent-Severn is one of the top 10 waterway trips in the world. "Charming villages with a European flavor, rocky gorges and sapphire-clear forest lined lakes." "A journey of a lifetime"
- National Geographic

"Charming towns that are sleepy in winter, come alive in summer and provide ample docking space for boaters. Each Kawartha lake and river has its share of communities filled with shops, galleries and restaurants". - Forever Young

"If this isn't boathouse heaven, it's close. The Trent-Severn is a 240 mile summer playground dotted with islands and filled with woodlands, quiet coves and pretty towns". - Detroit Free Press

"We gave our kids the choice of flying to Florida and staying in Disney World at the resort for the week or going back to your boats again for another week.  There was no question about it.  They only wanted to go with the boat."
- Steve Procunier

"About half of Egan Houseboat Rentals' customers are first-time sailors and Ron Egan puts each new recruit through a comprehensive audio-visual training session that explains every aspect of houseboat operation. In addition, each boat has a reference manual that contains arial photos of all the waterway, along with a complete set of navigational charts.". - Leisure World

"Houseboating on the Trent is one of the most unique vacation experiences in North America - 250 miles of protected cruising. Your houseboat is a compact floating home, complete with all the comforts".
- Touring Routes

"The Kawarthas are also widely known for their excellent warm water fishing and offer superb angling. Walleye (yellow pickerel to Canadians), muskellunge, smallmouth, largemouth bass and tasty yellow perch are among the most sought after quarry. September is muskie month, bass bite all summer and the sunnies practically hop right up on the deck if you offer them a worm". - Houseboat Magazine
 

"A Trent-Severn houseboating vacation offers a broad range of activities. Some locks are in remote sites and offer quiet, idyllic places to spend the night. Others are located in the middle of towns and provide easy access to marinas, golf courses, fast food, fancy restaurants, art galleries, shopping and sightseeing". - Pacific Yachting

"The sun had just set and a full moon was rising over our houseboat on Pigeon Lake. A pair of loons swam by, enthralling my husband and I with their haunting calls. Then Heather, our nine year old niece who had been fishing off the end of the dock, pulled in a fighting, two pound large mouth. A beaver swam by, moonlight illuminating its head. It was the perfect beginning for our houseboat adventures". - Asbury Press

"A houseboat in Ontario's waterways is the perfect vacation". - Hamilton Spectator

"I've been twice around the world and seen 70 countries, and I've never seen anything even remotely like the Trent-Severn, either for esthetics or function". - Canadian Geographic

"The Trent also comprises three of the most sensational mega-toys that any child or adult could ever hope to witness in action... Peterborough Liftlock, the world's highest hydraulic boat lift (65 feet), Kirkfield Liftlock and the Big Chute Marine Railway. The latter, a massive wheeled carriage, transports boats up or down a 60 foot high slope of granite". - Canadian Geographic

"Tom Peters, the well known proponent of customer service, would love this company". - Great Lakes Cruiser

Personal Recommendations:

"... fantastic vacation - we are so impressed! This was the first trip we've had as a family that made everyone happy". - C. Brubaker Beaverton, Michigan

"The houseboat was spotlessly clean and very well laid out... remarkably easy, hassle-free, wonderful vacation... all your staff were very pleasant and helpful". - M. Ward Sarnia, Ontario

"Best vacation we have had in years. Our compliments to all the staff responsible for providing and preparing the boat (and for preparing the boaters), which gave us a trouble-free and pleasant trip. Our thanks for your patience with 'rookies'". - Peter Scott

"We were impressed with Egan Houseboat Rentals' staff's professionalism... their desire to please their customers, the value of customer relations, the courtesy and fairness of this firm all became very evident. Hats off to Egan Houseboat Rentals - they are a credit to your area". - Clement Charette

"Betty and I would like to express our thanks to you, and all the great folks at Egan Houseboat Rentals, for your help and hospitality on our recent cruise. It is a pleasure to see such a well run operation and such friendly people handling it all. You and your crew, are to be congratulated for doing a great job in every way". - Ted Brewer

"The best holiday I ever had - coming back next time for two weeks. A week was too short". - Gerald Warner

"Do it again in a minute! The best family vacation". - Shawna Kamien

How to Find Out More... 

For more information, contact us at...
Call: 1-800-720-3426
or 1-705-799-5745
EMail: egan@houseboat.on.ca
If you wish an information package, please include your mailing address!

Egan Houseboat Rentals
23 Lila Ct, Omemee, Ontario
Canada K0L 2W0


If using GPS enter 23 Lila Court, Ennismore, Ontario or Russell Drive, Omemee, Ontario

Fishing is Excellent - Muskellunge (June 2),
Pickerel (May 12), Bass (June 23) & Panfish (April 28).
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