This is a fun and relaxing tour for nature lovers. Your journey will include paddling a quiet wilderness lake located in the Superior National Forest. It’s  a great place for wildlife sightings like moose, eagles and loons. This tour is a perfect introduction to kayaking for beginners and also allows our guides to accommodate people who would like to expand their knowledge in paddling by trying out a single kayak.

Note: Due to watercraft weight/cockpit size limitations, 250lbs is the max participant weight allowed.

Minimum age is 5 for this tour.

General Information

• Time: 9am-noon or 1pm-4pm. Arrive at our shop 20 minutes before the tour. (Minimum 4 people needed for tour to go)
• Cost – $75/person (10 max)people – Transportation included.
• Advance reservations required, credit card will hold your spot. Please provide height and weight information when you call.
• A 4-person minimum is required for tour to go; 2-person groups can combine to meet the minimum requirement.
• Participants need be in good physical condition.
• We use sit-in (not sit on top) kayaks with narrow cockpits;  ask everyone in your group if they think they will be comfortable sitting in this type of kayak.
• 4 people minimum for the tour to go.
• Gratuities always welcome

What to Bring

• Swimsuit and Towel (optional)- Swimming is an option of the tour, come prepared if you want to take a dip.
• Shoes that can get wet and strap on to your feet (no Flip Flops) – Your feet will get wet stepping in and out of the water to get in and out of the kayak.
• Set of warm clothes – Weather can change quickly, be prepared for cool weather with a warm insulating top and jacket.
• Water and snacks – Bring 1 bottle of water/person and any snacks you might want while you are out.
• Camera and/or binoculars – We have dry bags for these items so they are safe to bring.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat – These items are a must have while on the water, even if it is cloudy.

This tour is an abbreviated version of the full-day Paddle to Palisade tour. We highlight two of the more dramatic north shore features;  Palisade Head and the Palisade sea cave. The tour starts and finishes at Black Beach in Silver Bay. When heading out on the “big lake”, we will travel in 2-person kayaks and we will be wearing wetsuits.

Note: Due to wetsuit sizing and watercraft weight/cockpit size limitations, 250lbs is the max participant weight allowed.

Minimum age for this tour is 14.

Note: Due to congested parking situation at the venue, this tour has been suspended for the 2023 season. We hope to bring it back when conditions improve.

General Information

• Time: 9am-noon or 1pm-4pm.  (Minimum 4 people needed for tour to go)
• Cost – $75/person (10 max)
• Our guide will meet your group at Black Beach in Silver Bay.  Arrive at the beach location 20 minutes before the tour is scheduled to start.

  Directions to Black Beach in Silver Bay
  – From the south take a Right on Mensing Dr (Near the AmericInn)
  – From the North take a Left on Mensing Dr (There will be a sign on Hwy 61 for Black Beach as well)
  – Then take a Right on West Lake View Dr. At the T intersection take a Right.
  – Take your first left at the sign for Beach Parking, park here in the upper parking lot. Take the foot path by the bathroom to the beach, at the beach take a right and head towards the lower handicapped parking lot, look for the kayaks/van.

• Advance reservations required, credit card will hold your spot. Please provide height and weight information when you call.
• Participants need be in good physical condition.
• We use sit-in (not sit on top) kayaks with narrow cockpits;  ask everyone in your group if they think they will be comfortable sitting in this type of kayak
• Gratuities always welcome

What to Bring

• Wear your Swimsuit and bring a Towel – We wear wetsuits on our Lake Superior Tours (which we provide as required safety equipment) swimsuits or a light pair of shorts work well to wear under them.
• Shoes that can get wet – Your feet will get wet stepping in and out of the water to get in and out of the kayak.
• Set of warm clothes – Weather can change quickly, be prepared for cool weather with a warm insulating top and jacket.
• Water and snacks – Bring 1 bottle of water/person and any snacks you might want while you are out.
• Camera and/or binoculars – We have dry bags for these items so they are safe to bring.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat – These items are a must have while on the water, even if it is cloudy.

This is a fun and relaxing tour for nature lovers. Your journey will include paddling a quiet wilderness lake located in the Superior National Forest. It ’s a great place for wildlife sightings like moose, eagles, and loons. This tour is a perfect introduction to canoeing for beginners.

Note: Due to watercraft capacity limitations, 270 lbs is the max participant weight allowed.

Minimum age is 5 for this tour

General Information

• Time: 9am-noon or 1pm-4pm. Arrive at our shop 20 minutes before the tour. (Minimum 4 people needed for tour to go)
• Cost – $75/person (10 max)people – Transportation included.
• Advance reservations required, credit card will hold your spot. Please provide height and weight information when you call.
• A 4-person minimum is required for tour to go; 2-person groups can be combined to meet the minimum requirement.
• Participants need to be in good physical condition.
• 4 people minimum for the tour to go.
• Gratuities always welcome

What to Bring

• Swimsuit and Towel (optional)- Swimming is an option of the tour, come prepared if you want to take a dip.
• Shoes that can get wet and strap on to your feet (no Flip Flops) – Your feet will get wet stepping in and out of the water to get in and out of the canoe.
• Set of warm clothes – Weather can change quickly, be prepared for cool weather with a warm insulating top and jacket.
• Water and snacks – Bring 1 bottle of water/person and any snacks you might want while you are out.
• Camera and/or binoculars – We have dry bags for these items so they are safe to bring.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat – These items are a must have while on the water, even if it is cloudy.