Canoe & Kayak Rentals

Rentals:

All of our rentals include paddles, PFDs, bailer, and cartopping gear (ropes, straps, & foam blocks).

 

You can find all photos of boats, prices, and specs at the bottom of this page.

 

Canoe and kayak deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.  If circumstances beyond our control cause us to cancel any reservation (extremely rare!), we will promptly refund your deposit in full. 

 

A Release of Liability form is required to be signed by all members of the rental party.

Choosing your Canoe or kayak

In choosing your canoe, first consider the purpose and style of your trip

For Basecamp Trips...

If you are planning a trip to Saranac Lake Islands Campground or other base camp type trip then weight may not be your first consideration. For durability and a bit more economy we offer the Wenonah Auroa and Prospector. Both are 16' tandem canoes with the Prospector coming in 15' and 16' options, and a weight of 59-68lbs model depending. Additionally, we have the Esquif Huron and Canyon which are 17' and 16' 5" respectively. The Huron is made of a T-Formex Lite material, only weighing 59lbs with great capacity volume and durability. 

When you have portages or when weight is more important...

For lake to lake trips with portages you may want to consider lighter weight Kevlar or Aramid* canoes. Longer boats may be more efficient and may carry the extra gear needed for longer trips. The Souris River Quetico 17, and the 17 Wenonah are higher volume, stable canoes that are still a joy to paddle even when loaded for multi-day trips. The Wenonah Escapade, Wenonah Adirondack, and Wenonah Escape or Minnesota II are higher performance, very efficient tandem cruising canoes. If your trip includes three adults then consider the Minnesota III. If the family dog or additional small people are joining you then the Wenonah Seneca should be considered. The Souris River Quetico 18.5 is our lightest weight three seat, family style canoe.  

*Note that there is no difference between Kevlar and Aramid canoes.  Kevlar® is the trademarked brand name for the aramid fiber made by DuPont™. However, due to it being the first para-aramid developed, its name is synonymous with the term aramid.

Going Solo...

Solo paddlers have the choice between "traditional solo" canoes (seats hung from the gunnels, paddled with a single blade) or "packboats", which have seating mounted on the floor (like a kayak). These are meant to be paddled with a double blade (kayak style).  These double paddle solos are popular in the Adirondacks due to their efficiency and light weight. We offer four traditional solos. The Souris River Tranquility is good for longer trips or bigger loads. The Wenonah Vagabone or Wilderness are great all around solos. Our "double paddle solo" canoes include the Wenonah Fusion 13' and Wee Lassie 12', which are lightweight recreational style boats. The Fusion is a great choice for additionally maneuverability as it has a foot operated rudder. The Wee Lassie 12' is a good boat to explore, fish or paddle with a group in similar boats. For real performance or efficient "Point A to Point B" type trips we offer the Placid Boatworks Spitfire 12' and Rapidfire 15'.

 

Recreational Kayaks...

Are shorter, wider (more stable), and have a larger cockpit or seat opening. Our most stable offering is the Current Designs Solara 12', perfect for the larger paddler or anyone new to kayaking. We also have the Current Designs Kestrel 120 which is more streamline in comparison to the Solara. For added maneuverability, the Current Designs Kestrel 140 is a great choice due to its longer hull design and foot operated rudder. 

Touring Kayaks...
 

are longer and narrower; usually 13-15' in length. We offer two rudderless touring kayaks: the Old Town Castine 140 and the Castine 145 are larger volume kayaks for progressively larger people. Our tandem Touring Kayak is the Old Town Dirigo 155T  (no rudder). This is a good boat for river trips and day trips. 

For any kayak trips with portages, we recommend having portage wheels or doing the buddy carry. Despite their durability, plastic boats should never be dragged on the ground. If you plan to go out for an overnight or if weight is important, consider a pack canoe for a similar experience to kayaking.