Paddle Boston - Charles River Canoe & Kayak

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PADDLE BOSTON specializes in canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals in Boston (Allston/Brighton), Cambridge (Kendall Square), Somerville: Mystic River, Waltham: Moody St, and in Newton: Nahanton Park) All locations have stable single kayaks, fun double kayaks, family-friendly canoes, and exciting stand-up paddleboards. We offer group and corporate outings, birthday parties, ten-person can

oes, and much more! We also offer amazing guided tours like our Skyline & Sunset Tours from Kendall Square, our Boston Harbor Tours from Kendall Square, our Barbeque Kayak Tours from Kendall Square and Allston/Brighton, and our Moonlight Canoe Tours from Newton/Auburndale. We also have a Paddling School that offers classes and sea kayaking trips.

05/15/2026

Our guides are all smiles after a full week on and in the water! In kayaks, paddleboards and canoes, ask us about our full schedule of classes this summer!

05/07/2026

Sunday, May 17th at the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse in Somerville

Join the Mystic River Watershed Association for the 30th annual Herring Run & Paddle!

Run, walk, and/or paddle, or volunteer to make this event a success and celebrate the annual return of the river herring!

05/05/2026

We're Open for the Season! Tue-Friday May 5-8
12-7:30pm in Boston, Cambridge & Newton

This Weekend, May 9-10 8:30am-7:30pm At all locations

See you on the water!

04/09/2026

RUN OF THE CHARLES PADDLE RACE
Saturday, April 26th, starting in Newton and Boston

Kick off your spring paddling and support River Watershed Association with the 42nd annual Run of the Charles paddling race! featuring live music, family paddling races, food trucks, and more! Join the 14-Mile Relay Race, or the 9, 6, or 3 mile distances. All skill levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome.

https://paddleboston.com/rentals/events/run-charles-race/

04/07/2026

NEW OPPORTUNITY: May 19-22 in a the Newton Boathouse, we're offering a level 1/2 ACA Kayak Instructor Certification

https://paddleboston.com/instruction/kayaking-classes/performance-paddling-clinics/

Turn your passion for paddling into the skills and confidence to teach others safely and effectively through an American Canoe Association kayak instructor certification. You’ll gain nationally recognized credentials, deepen your own abilities on the water, and open the door to new opportunities in the paddlesports community. Learn from the incomprable Todd from Synaptic Sport LLC

04/01/2026

SALE ENDS TODAY!
Lock in the lowest prices of the year on your 2026 Season Pass -- Make 2026 the season you spend more time on the water!

Paddleboston.com/Season

03/11/2026

⏰ Early Bird Season Pass Sale Ends April 1 — Lock in Your Best Price for 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/paddleboston/2026spring-sp

12/02/2025

Get Involved!
This past year we have worked with the organizations below and have personally witnessed the impact they have in increasing access and sustainability of our outdoor spaces in the Boston area. We invite you to join us in getting involved as a volunteer or donating to support their mission. .river.watershed Neponset River Watershed Association

Charles River Watershed Association
Keep it close to home and support CRWA in the protecting, preserving and enhancing the Charles River and its watershed through science, advocacy and the law. They also have volunteer opportunities.

Mystic River Watershed Association
Help MyRWA create a vibrant, healthy and resilient Mystic River watershed for the benefit of all community members by supporting their work on protecting water quality, restoring important habitat, building climate resilience and transforming parks and paths.

Neponset River Watershed Association
Donate and help protect the water, wildlife and land in the Neponset River Watershed for future generations.

Waypoint Adventure
Help Waypoint continue to use quality experiential and adventure-based programs to transform the lives of individuals with disabilities. They are also actively looking for volunteers to help with Cross Country Ski programs at the Weston Ski Track and summer kayaking programs, sign up to volunteer!

Youth Enrichment Services
YES inspires and challenges youth with physical and mental activities that foster life-long respect for self, others, and the environment. Consider donating or volunteering.

Mass Rivers Alliance
If you can't pick just one of our MA rivers -- Mass Rivers works to strengthen statewide river policies in four areas: water quality, streamflow, wildlife habitat, and investment in green infrastructure. Consider donating or volunteering.

We hope you are all able to get outside with your families in this winter! Come visit us at the Weston Ski Track or Skate@Canal District Kendall.

11/27/2025

Buy your 2026 Season Pass now for the best price of the year! Whether you've never had a pass or have been paddling with us for years, now is the best time to buy. Don't delay, these prices are only valid through the end of this year. 🌞
We think they make great gifts too! 🎁

11/24/2025

COME VISIT US AT OUR PADDLING SHOP
Tariffs are raising prices for next year, buy now and save!

up to 50% off new gear! - We have a great selection of new and used kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. Paddleboston.com/shop

Address

160 Riverview Avenue
Waltham, MA
02453

Telephone

(617) 965-5110

Website

http://www.paddleboston.com/

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