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Canoe and Kayak Trips Our location on the Farmington River is ideally situated
for river trips. We provide everything you will need, including a van
service up stream. Group trips are our specialty. We made our name by serving park and recreation departments, schools, churches, scout troops, clubs and old friends. We have experienced guides and instructors, available as needed. Groups also benefit from being able to customize their trips. We often take our boats and equipment all over the state to on-site clinics, at different rivers and lakes. Group trips are a great team building experience, and can be fun for all ages and abilities. If you think a group you’re involved with, might be interested in a trip, please talk to us about it, we can give you more options and information. We have over thirty years experience. Types of Trips: The Upper Farmington trip starts with you meeting us at the Base Camp
on Route 44 in New Hartford, CT. We drive you upstream to historic Riverton,
CT, and you access the river across from the world famous Hitchcock chair
factory. Paddle through ten miles of beautiful hills and some of the best
trout fishing in New England. The adventure ends back at the Base Camp,
where your car awaits.
This section is a beautiful run of quick water
and class I-II rapids, which are a safe challenge
for the beginner to intermediate alike. On the average, people make this
trip in 3 to 4 hours. We do suggest that if you haven't canoed or kayaked
before, try the Lower Farmington first so that you can become acclimated
with paddling before you tackle the white water. Our livery service departs
on the hour beginning at 9:00 a.m., 7 days a week. Please arrive 20 -
30 minutes prior to departure time.
This flat water trip begins a half-mile
down stream of Miss Porters School on Route 4 in Farmington. In this section
you paddle past such landmarks as Heublein Tower and Bel Compo golf course.
Passing any one of five golf courses, you will most assuredly find a few
golf balls. Some of our customers like to save these as souvenirs, while
others like to collect them as "dummy balls" to practice driving with. After
ten miles of paddling and five bridges, you will reach the Route 185 bridge
and the home of the Pinchot Sycamore, the oldest and largest Sycamore tree
in Connecticut. From there we bring you back to Farmington where your vehicle
awaits.
Interestingly this section of the river flows north, a rare oddity in North American rivers. The Lower Farmington is recommended for any paddler who just wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Departure times are 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. only. Great for beginners and children. 10 to 15 mile day trips are also available.
Lake Trips
Romance and a sense of excitement hang in the air, your canoe drifts
through the summer evening...this is a magical event you will not soon
forget. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Chart House Restaurant in Simsbury,
CT. The dates for the moonlight trip are July 10th and August 9th.
Rates*
A Main Stream Original: Rates*
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The
Upper Farmington River
Another
option is going to a near-by lake. Paddlers who prefer a lake can have
a rented boat dropped-off and pick-up from one of many near-by lakes,
or you can put it on your vehicle and take wherever you need to go. Whether
it is for the day or couple weeks, at a summer cottage, we are happy to
make everyone’s paddling experience
Moonlight
Canoe Trips