Guided Kayaking Tour on Niagara River from the US Side
Niagara Falls, United States of America
Here’s your chance to take in some of the most breathtaking scenery on the Niagara River. Join one of our experienced tour guides as you paddle your kayak through marshes and around islands that played a pivotal role in the settlement of the Niagara Frontier. Land your kayak at Strawberry Island for a brief respite and lounge on a pebble beach or wade in the crystal clear river water.
The Niagara River formed 12, 500 years ago as the last of the Wisconsin Ice Age glaciers melted away. It follows a 36 mile course flowing first around Grand Island before cascading over the brink of Niagara Falls more than 15 miles downstream. It is at the southern tip of Grand Island that your kayak tour begins. Your professional guide will lead you along some of the very same canoe trails that were used by the early settlers of the Niagara frontier. As you paddle through the tranquil river waters you will learn about the geology, history and ecology of the Niagara River. You will get to visit the restored East River Marsh, an active heron rookery on Motor Island and you will even land on Strawberry Island where you may see the Bald Eagles that are in residence. During the tour you will pass by the historic River Lea home, circa 1874, where former President Grover Cleveland lived while working summers for his uncle Lewis F. Allen. Birdlife abounds and it is likely that you will encounter great blue herons, great egrets, black crowned night herons, ospreys and spotted sandpipers as well as a variety of gulls and terns so plan on bringing a camera.
After meeting your guide you will be briefed on the day’s trip and the potential highlights. Please note that as the season progresses, each trip will be different depending on the growth rate of native plants and the seasonal migration patterns of wildlife. You will be given a choice of either a single or tandem kayak that can be adjusted to fit you comfortably. All paddlers will be required to wear a lifejacket equipped with a whistle while out on the river. Each paddler should dress for the conditions encountered and should be prepared to get wet at times. Early in the season the water can be cold. Sunscreen and wide brim hats are strongly recommended.
I scheduled this for my kids and it was a great choice. Great experience for them and something really different.
Review by: Kelly K, July 2017
Great outing for our family!
Review by: timothy l, July 2016
This too is an awesome trip and I would do it again.
Review by: Karen R, August 2015
Fantastic! A wonderful family experience. Our guide Paul was an expert on all aspects of the river, waterfowl, biodiversity and habitat. A Fun and easy going trip. Highly recommended!
Review by: lindseyepperly7, July 2015
Wow!! What an amazing experience! Our tour guide, Paul, was great! He was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and kayaking! He was amazing with two girls who had never kayaked before, even when my friend got sick halfway through! Be prepared for a beautiful experience! Will definitely return!
Review by: Stephen D, July 2015
Beautiful scenery and wonderful guide!
Review by: mtbrice, August 2014
This was an amazing tour. Our guide was Paul and he explained everything to us about the plants and animals in that region. It was like being in a biology class. This is not a lazy tour, you have to actually work to get where you're going. There is also some open water kayaking which means you're really exposed to the elements and water conditions. We found this just added to the tour.
Review by: OLATUNDE O, August 2014
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Wendi G, July 2014
This was the best day of our Niagara trip. Very knowledgeable guide with fascinating history and facts about the area. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who likes history and water.
Review by: Elizabeth G, June 2014
Kayaking was such a fun and wonderful experience. The regular tour guide was not available as we booked last minute; however the owner's son - Tommy - jumped right in and volunteered himself to give the tour. It was the first tour he had ever given and he was great.
Review by: Rebecca D, July 2013
Great tour, Our guide took the time to allow us to explore the area and customized our trip based on our interests. He was very knowledgeable about the area and did a great job answering our questions._br/_
I cannot wait to go back to kayak again. Thank you so much Dan for a great day!!!!
Review by: Scott H, September 2012
What a blast! We thoroughly enjoyed our kayak trip with Kevin. We went down the Niagara river and stopped at Strawberry Island for a light lunch (we brought our own food but Kevin packed some light snacks too). The island has a neat little bay area that was smooth as glass. Our trip back was great - downstream and downwind! On top of that, we weren't too sore the next day. Overall I highly recommend this tour if you are in the area.
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