Experience the River in a Canoe

Friends invites you to join us this summer and fall for fantastic paddles – Boats and Brews on the North Branch and the Calumet, moonlight paddles, and Litter Free Canoe and Cleans, just to name a few. No experience necessary and beginners are welcome.

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Friends’ trusty canoe guides will help everyone safely load in and out of canoes, answer questions about the river along the way, and serve as safety monitors on the water. We provide all equipment, paddling instruction, and safety talk. Space is limited and registration is required. Visit our events page at chicagoriver.org for details and to sign up. Keep an eye open for more paddles available this summer, too.