Main Stream Canoes & Kayaks

Main Stream Canoes & Kayaks Since 1975, Main Stream Canoe and Kayak has been serving outdoor enthusiasts in Northwest Connecticut, providing unforgettable adventures on the water.

Join us for kayaking, canoeing, and more!

☀️ Summer isn’t over yet—don’t act like it is! 🛶School may have started, but this gorgeous weather is giving us one more...
08/29/2026

☀️ Summer isn’t over yet—don’t act like it is! 🛶

School may have started, but this gorgeous weather is giving us one more excuse to squeeze every last drop out of summer.

The river is running a little lower, but it’s still passable and ready for paddling. Prefer calm, beautiful water? Grab a kayak, canoe, or SUP and head to the lake instead.

Bring the kids, grab your friends, or claim a little well-earned time for yourself. Just don’t spend this beautiful day wishing you had done something fun with it!

📞 Call us or book your paddle online today.

Less stress. More river.

🎒 School shopping done? Backpacks packed? Need a break before the craziness really starts?We are squeezing every last bi...
08/20/2026

🎒 School shopping done? Backpacks packed? Need a break before the craziness really starts?

We are squeezing every last bit out of summer, and you should too.

The river is still passable, and we’re expecting some rain tonight that will hopefully give it a nice little boost. In the meantime, we’ll help you figure out the best place to paddle today and get you on the water.

🛶 Come in and let’s get you out there!

How cool is this?! 🚐🛶These two stopped in yesterday to paddle the Farmington River as part of their mission to paddle in...
08/19/2026

How cool is this?! 🚐🛶

These two stopped in yesterday to paddle the Farmington River as part of their mission to paddle in all 50 states — and Connecticut was STATE #40! 🙌

They brought their own kayaks, we gave them a shuttle, and off they went to add another state to the list.

We absolutely love meeting people who are out there chasing adventures like this. Safe travels to the final 10!! 💙

And yep — if you have your own kayak, we can shuttle you too.

08/16/2026

Sunday plans? Pick your adventure. 🚣‍♀️☀️

River, lake, kayak, canoe or SUP — today is a good day to get outside and make the most of the weekend.

The river is dropping, but it’s still passable and still fun. You may need a couple of little scoots through the shallow spots, but hey… that’s part of the adventure. 😄

Prefer calm water? Head to the lake, grab a kayak, canoe or SUP, and spend your day exactly where you should be — on the water.

No complicated plans needed. Just grab your people, stop in, and we’ll help you figure out the best paddle for your day.

👉 Stop by Main Stream tomorrow and let’s get you on the water.

Saturday is for slowing down. 🌿🛶Leave the errands, the laundry and the never ending to do list for another day. Grab a p...
08/15/2026

Saturday is for slowing down. 🌿🛶

Leave the errands, the laundry and the never ending to do list for another day. Grab a paddle, get on the water and enjoy a few hours where the only thing you need to think about is what’s around the next bend.

Less stress, more river. 💙

Come spend your Saturday with us and make a little time for yourself.

🛶 Paddle the Farmington River or one of our local lakes
📲 Book online
📞 Call us at 860-693-6791
👋 Or just stop by and we’ll get on the water

Happy International Left-Handers Day! 👈😂Today we celebrate the people who have spent their entire lives smearing ink, fi...
08/13/2026

Happy International Left-Handers Day! 👈😂

Today we celebrate the people who have spent their entire lives smearing ink, fighting with scissors… and explaining that YES, they really do need to sit on that side.

Good news: on the river, we don’t care which hand you favor.
Just paddle on both sides once in a while or you’re going in circles. 🛶🤣

Tag your favorite lefty — especially the one you’d trust in a tandem kayak. 👇

☀️ Summer isn’t over yet… but the countdown is definitely on.Before school starts, squeeze in one more day that actually...
08/12/2026

☀️ Summer isn’t over yet… but the countdown is definitely on.

Before school starts, squeeze in one more day that actually feels like summer. Grab the kids, grab a friend, or just grab a paddle and get outside. 🛶💦

The river is running great, temps are in the low 80s, and a little cloud cover makes for a pretty perfect day on the water.

We’re open daily through Labor Day, so don’t spend the last few weeks of summer saying, “We should do that.”

Come down and paddle with us. 🌊

🛶 TIP TUESDAY: Your kayak goes where your eyes go!See that rock you’re trying not to hit? 👀Stop staring at it. 😂Look whe...
08/12/2026

🛶 TIP TUESDAY: Your kayak goes where your eyes go!

See that rock you’re trying not to hit? 👀
Stop staring at it. 😂

Look where you want to go and keep paddling toward that spot. Your body, paddle, and boat naturally tend to follow your eyes.

It sounds ridiculously simple, but it works.

So remember: eyes on the opening, not the obstacle.

Now get out there and paddle. 🌊

☀️ Another beautiful day and the river is running GREAT!If you’ve been saying, “We should go kayaking sometime…” 👉 make ...
08/09/2026

☀️ Another beautiful day and the river is running GREAT!

If you’ve been saying, “We should go kayaking sometime…” 👉 make today that day.

The water is moving nicely, the weather is beautiful, and there’s still plenty of summer left to make a memory on the Farmington River. Grab your family, your friends, or just yourself and come paddle with us. 🛶💦

No need to overthink it. Stop by Main Stream today and get on the river!

📍 New Hartford, CT
📞 860-693-6791

Don’t miss a great water day while we’ve got it!

Address

170 Main Street
New Hartford, CT
06057

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18606936791

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