Charles River Canoe & Kayak :: Sales, Rentals, Trips, Instruction, and Gear in Massachusetts

New Nahanton Park Location in Newton Opens July 9.

Paddling Store

New and Used Kayaks, Canoes, and Gear

Five Rental Locations

in Boston, Cambridge, Newton, and Natick

Paddling School

Classes and Trips to Build Your Skills

Group Outings

Unforgettable Events for Your Group

Tours & Trips

Guided River Tours and Sea Kayaking Trips

Paddling Store in Newton Our Newton Paddling Store is a full-service shop that carries new and used canoes, kayaks, and paddling gear. Free Demos Every Day: try any boat or paddle on the water. Price Matching. Experienced Sales Staff that paddles the boats we sell. Full Selection of Gear: Paddles, PFDs, Car Racks, Clothing, Trailers, Safety Gear, and more! Save Up To 15% On Gear when you buy a boat.		Group & Corporate Outings Paddling is a wonderful group activity that anyone can enjoy! Our group outings are customized just for your group: the location, boat types you choose, guiding and catering are up to you. Group Discounts during off-peak hours. Birthday Parties for "kids" of all ages. Customized Guiding and Instruction. Delivery to Anywhere for any group size. Ten-Person Canoes for fun or for team-building. Catering and Picnicking available at all our locations.
Five Rental Locations All our locations offer canoes and stable recreational kayaks, plus faster sea kayaks and a variety of other boat types! Explore all our locations and you'll find a wide range of paddling experiences and environments. Boston in Allston/Brighton. Cambridge in Kendall Square. Newton on Comm. Ave in Auburndale. Newton in Nahanton Park. Natick in Cochituate State Park. One-Way Trips between Kendall Square and Allston/Brighton. Group Outings at all our locations!		Guided Tours on the Charles River Our guided tours are perfect for anyone who loves to paddle! Experience such varied environments as the Newton "Lakes District" by moonlight or the spectacular skyline of the Charles River Basin. Skyline Tour from Kendall Square: unforgettable Boston skyline view! Barbeque Tour from Kendall Square or Allston/Brighton. Boston Harbor Tour from Kendall Square. Moonlight Tour from Newton: paddle a canoe by moonlight. City Lights Tour from Kendall Square: see the Boston skyline at night.
Paddling School: Classes & Trips Whether you are a new paddler learning the basics or an experienced boater looking to advance your skills, our Paddling School can help! We offer classes and sea kayaking trips for all ability levels, so you can find the perfect starting point for your paddling adventures. Introduction to Kayaking. Introduction to Canoeing. Kayak Rolling Classes. All Kayaking Classes. Ocean Skills instructional sea kayaking trips, including Kayak Surfing. Sea Kayaking Trips with our expert guides/instructors.		Paddling for Racing & Fitness Paddling is a great way to stay in shape! Our Paddling Store offers surf skis, ICF kayaks, fast sea kayaks, and wing paddles for racing and fitness paddling. Fitness paddlers will also love the Charles River Paddlers' weekly race series. Free Demos Every Day: try any in-stock boat or paddle on the water. Weekly Race starting across from our Newton Boathouse. Racing & Fitness Kayaks on sale now. Season Passes: unlimited rentals of race boats in Newton. Off-Site Rentals for that big race.
Paddling with Kids Kids love being on the water, and they love paddling their own boat! From kids' kayak rentals to kayaking classes and paddling summer camps, we can introduce your child to a lifetime of joy on the water. Paddling Camps for kids entering grades 4-9. Kids' Kayak Class. Birthday Parties. Kids' Kayak Rentals: just $7/hour at all our locations. Paddling Gear for Kids: kayaks, gear, clothing, and more. Talk to us about what will work for your child! Customized Guiding & Catering for your kids group.		Weston Ski Track XC Skiing 15 minutes west of Boston. Snowmaking and Night Skiing. Ski & Snowshoe Rentals. Ski School: lessons for kids and adults. Open mid-December – mid-March. Kendall Square Community Ice Skating Zamboni-manicured, refrigerated Outdoor Ice Rink in Kendall Square, Cambridge. Skate Rentals. Skating School: lessons for kids and adults. Group Outings and Private Rink Rentals. Open mid-December – early March.