Experience Oulu from the water – rent a two-person canoe from Nallikari and set off on a peaceful paddling trip along the sheltered and scenic Mustasalmi waterway, leading to the Oulujoki river delta or the open sea. With a friend or loved one, this is a perfect way to enjoy nature at your own pace.
The canoes are rented from our self-service rental station, located right on the shore of the beautiful Mustasalmi canal. From there, you can choose to paddle either toward the open sea or into the river Oulujoki delta – both routes offer a unique opportunity to experience Oulu’s nature from the water.
Although the canoes are picked up at the self-service station, we first meet at our Nallikari Experience Center, located on the ground floor of the Nallikari Aalto Hotel (Nallikarinranta 10). Our staff will provide all the necessary equipment and give you instructions for picking up your canoe.
We recommend arriving at the Experience Center at least 20 minutes before the start of your rental. Canoe pick-up and launching take place approximately a 10-minute walk from the Experience Center.
During the summer season, from June 1st to August 31st, our rental is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00 (weather permitting). To ensure the availability of equipment at your preferred time, we recommend making an advance reservation through our booking system. Just check the calendar for available times and make a reservation!
Rental Prices:
2 hours: 40€
We recommend this duration if you want to paddle along the Mustasalmi water channel to catch a glimpse of the Oulujoki river delta and return via the same route. This option also suits those who wish to stay in the sea area just off the Nallikari shoreline.
3 hours: 45€
We recommend this duration if you want to paddle through Mustasalmi into the Oulujoki delta, explore the small islands and narrow waterways, and return either the same way or via Toppilansalmi.
5 hours: 55€
This duration is ideal for a relaxed paddling trip where you can travel through Mustasalmi into the Oulujoki delta, explore its islands, take breaks at designated landing spots, and return via the same route or Toppilansalmi.
8 hours: 65€
Choose this option if you want to spend the whole day on the water, take breaks, and explore both the Oulujoki delta and the open sea area more extensively.
We also rent canoes to groups outside the times visible in the booking calendar and deliver elsewhere in Oulu. If your group size is at least 4 people or you want to rent a canoes for several days, please contact +358 20 731 0110 / info@nallikarisafaris.fi