RENTALS
SALES & DEMOS
INSTRUCTION
GUIDED TOURS
KAYAK TRIPS
SUMMER CAMPS
GROUP OUTINGS
Encompassing six miles of flatwater from Newton Lower Falls to the Moody Street Dam in Waltham, the Lakes District of the Charles River has a long history of boating activity. With the dramatic improvement
Group Outings

Planning an outing for work or school, or among friends? Come boating with us! We offer group rates, private instruction, or guided tours. Plus, try out our ten-person canoes for team-building or just for fun!
in water quality over the past decade, the Lakes District is again popular with canoists, kayakers, rowers, and fishermen.

Our historic Newton Boathouse is open seven days a week and offers hourly rentals, boat and equipment sales, free on-water demos, and instructional programs, and also serves as a base for our guided trips and summer sea kayak camps.

Hours of Operation
at our Newton Location
REGARDLESS OF WEATHER, APRIL 1 - NOV. 8
Weekends & Holidays
9:00am - 8:00 pm
  Weekdays
10:00am - 8:00 pm
  • We traditionally close one half-hour before sunset. Call (617) 965-5110 for current operating hours.
  • Open seven days a week from April 1 to November 8.
  • For hours of operation at our other locations, visit our Boston, Kendall, or Natick pages.





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2401 Commonwealth Avenue; Newton, Massachusetts 02466; (617) 965-5110
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