Canoeing & Kayaking
Paddle North
Peaceful multi-day canoe trips in remote northern wilderness. Urban sightseeing floats in the Twin Cities. Adrenaline-pumping whitewater runs on rushing river rapids.
With over 10,000 lakes and nearly 70,000 miles of rivers and streams, you'll find incredible aquatic adventures in Minnesota no matter how you prefer to paddle. Follow our diverse waterways to the summer getaway of a lifetime.
Portaging a canoe in the Boundary Waters / Paul Vincent
Doing a "doggy paddle" on the Chain of Lakes in Minneapolis / Paul Vincent
A family kayaking on the Mississippi River / Chelsea and Eric Eul, Courtesy of Clear Waters Outfitting
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