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On the water & in the air / Jefferson Chalmers

Detroit River Sports

Guided kayak tours through the Jefferson Chalmers canals and the Detroit River, May through October, including sunset and full-moon paddles.

Languages: English

A group of kayakers raises their paddles in celebration on the Detroit River

Detroit River Sports · Photo from the venue’s official website

At a glance

Season
May through October
Groups and private tours
private tours and lessons by appointment

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What tours do they run?

Belle Isle Tour

A seven-mile kayak paddle around Belle Isle, stopping at the old Boblo Boat site and the Livingstone Memorial.

  • kayak
  • boat
Length
3 hr

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Make time for these

This kayak and paddleboard outfitter runs its tours out of Jefferson Chalmers, May through October, nearly every weekend and most weekdays. The Belle Isle tour is a seven-mile, roughly three-hour paddle that stops at the old Boblo Boat site and the Livingstone Memorial. Private tours and lessons are available by appointment too.

  • Guided kayak tours of the Jefferson Chalmers canals
  • Belle Isle paddle to the old Boblo Boat site
  • Private tours and lessons by appointment

How to book and where to meet

Some paddling experience is recommended for the Belle Isle tour, which departs from Detroit River Sports' own dock. Book by email or phone; kids under twelve must share a tandem kayak with an adult.

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