Welcome

Canoe & Kayak Rental

Make your own trip for a quick hour's getaway or an afternoon.  We'll provide everything you need, including enough paddling instruction to get you going if you're a beginner.

From the Lagoons launch you wander through a lovely set of wooded ponds connected by narrow paddling channels.

At the Chicago launch you paddle the Chicago River's North Branch, a winding stream where herons stalk the shallows for fish and turtles bask on logs, right on the city's north side. 

Guided Paddling

We offer guided trips for all interests and abilities, including weekly Skyscraper Canyon trips through downtown, Sunset Dinner Paddles at the Lagoons, and River Rambles on quieter nearby streams.

To get a workout while making some paddling friends, join our Cardio Kayak groups on weekday evenings in Chicago. 

Contact us by e-mail at info@chicagoriverpaddle.com. To reserve, e-mail a day in advance or call one of the numbers above at left.