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River Adventures.

Paddlecraft rentals, glow kayak tours, and a kids paddle club on the Bayfield River.

River Adventures
01 — About

The brief.

River Adventures operates paddlecraft rentals and guided experiences on the Bayfield River in Bayfield, Ontario. The fleet includes kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and motorized electric dinghies, with accessible docks and launch ramps for paddlers of all ages and abilities, including those with special needs and dogs. The operator runs Glow Kayaking sessions with underwater LED-lit kayaks every Friday and Saturday night from the North Parking lot at 76559 Bluewater Hwy, plus group bookings for birthdays, milestones, and corporate team building. A weekday Kids Paddle Club teaches water safety, waterway regulations, vessel positioning, knot-tying, and hands-on paddling for canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, closing each week with a Friday lunch activity.

02 — Programs

4. ways in.

  1. 01

    Boat, Kayak & SUP Rentals

    For: All ages and abilities

    Self-guided rentals of kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and motorized electric dinghies on the Bayfield River, launched from accessible docks and ramps designed for paddlers of all abilities, including special needs and dogs.

  2. 02

    Glow Kayaking

    For: Paddlers with basic experience; under-18s need parental supervision

    Guided nighttime paddle with underwater LED-lit kayaks on the Bayfield River, running Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm from the North Parking lot. PFDs, glow kayaks, and basic safety instruction included. Weight limits 240 lbs single, 500 lbs tandem.

    $85 single / $160 tandem

  3. 03

    Kids Paddle Club

    For: Children (ages not specified)

    Weekday program covering water safety, river and lake regulations, vessel positioning, knot-tying, and hands-on paddling in canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. Includes a complimentary T-shirt, daily snacks, and a Friday surprise activity with lunch.

  4. 04

    Group Bookings

    For: Groups of 15+ (birthdays, milestones, corporate team building)

    Private paddling sessions including kayaks, safety kits, paddles, supervision, rescue boat, and life jackets, with dry-land waterway-regulation training. Daytime two-hour slots from 10am (Mon-Thu); one 8:30pm glow kayaking slot at night.

    $50/paddler daytime; $75/paddler nighttime

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Glow Kayaking runs every Friday and Saturday night at 8:30pm, meeting at the North Parking lot, 76559 Bluewater Hwy.Source ↗
  2. 02Glow Kayaking is priced at $85 for a single kayak and $160 for a tandem.Source ↗
  3. 03Group bookings require a minimum of 15 participants at $50/paddler daytime or $75/paddler nighttime.Source ↗
  4. 04The fleet includes kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and motorized electric dinghies with accessible docks and launch ramps.Source ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
5.2
scale 0–11
Humidity
24%
relative
Wind
6 km/h
West
Temp
+21°
H 22° · L 6°
Sun
05:47 / 21:02
15h 15m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

21° with 6 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Address
North Parking lot, 76559 Bluewater Hwy, Bayfield, ON
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AER’s guide to River Adventures · Compiled from www.riveradventuresbayfield.caLast verified 2026-06-02