Skyscraper Canyon

On an amazing trip through one of the most unusual river "canyons" in the world, you'll paddle from the edge of Chinatown, through downtown, past River City, the Sears Tower and the Opera House, to the glorious forks of the river; faster boats will continue east just beyond the State St. bridge to see the Trib and Trump Towers and the Wrigley building.

• The round-trip is 5.5 miles, 2 to 2.5 hours, returning to the original launch.
• trips leave from the dock at Lawrence's Fish at Canal & Cermak, three blocks west of the Red Line.
• Because of the seawalls and larger boats in the main stem of the river, we prefer that you be confident you won't tip over. Complete beginners may find the traffic a lot to handle.
• Rent a boat once at our Chicago or Lagoons launch for practice.
• Children:
  • under 10 are not allowed on this trip.
  • ages 10-17 great discretion is advised.  A parent must accompany these children, and some paddling experienced is required.

***Note that the Sunday, Oct. 16th trip is now sold out of tandem kayaks.***