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Organization:
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"Catch A Smile!" - FISF
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Address:
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320 Parkdale Ave, Suite 801
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 4X9
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Accessibility Notes:
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Pontoon Boats are wheelchair accessible * accessible washrooms at each location
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Hours:
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There are no office hours
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Dates Available:
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Season operates early June through August 31, Mon - Fri
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Executives:
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Pat O'Brien - President
819 578-0766
MJ Proulx - Vice-President
MJProulx22@gmail.com
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Service Description:
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Free fishing and boating 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)
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Waiver and release forms available on the website * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons with special needs who would like to experience the enjoyment of a boat cruise and/or fishing
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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Eastern Ontario
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Last Updated:
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4/21/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=212136
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