RIVER TRIPS

Fast Canoe Trips Made Easy

Rent a canoe, book shuttle pickup, and get route help in one place. Canoe Express keeps your trip simple for families, tourists, and local paddlers on scenic rivers.

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Misty dawn river landing with canoes, paddles, life jackets and a shuttle van beyond reeds.

Metric 01

300+

group paddlers served

Metric 02

4.8/5

average guest rating

Metric 03

15 min

typical reply time

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps to the river

Half-day and full-day canoes with paddles and life jackets.

Low canoe at creek landing with paddle and life jackets in the bow at dawn mist.

Half-day or full-day

Canoe Rentals

From $65

Half-day and full-day canoes with paddles and life jackets.

Dusty shuttle van and empty trailer wait beside a sandy river landing at late afternoon.

Per shuttle ride

River Shuttle

From $25

Guide kit on a dock beside misty river water, with compass, whistle, route tube, and chart case.

Small groups

Guided Paddles

From $95

Life jackets, paddles, and dry bags stacked on a cedar bench at a misty river launch.

01Per person

Safety Gear

From $12

Life jackets, paddles, and dry bags ready at launch.

Brass compass, route tube, driftwood, and pebbles on a bluff over a hazy river valley.

0215-min call

Route Advice

From $49

Pick the right river, timing, and start point for your day.

Three tandem canoes with paddles, coolers, and dry bags waiting in river fog

03Custom dates

Group Bookings

From $299

Plan family outings, school days, and company paddles.

CANOE SERVICES

Canoe rentals and river shuttles

Tell us your group size, river, and the day you want to paddle.

Top-down flatlay of canoe booking items on sand concrete with stones, compass, and blank date disc.

Pick Your Date

Tell us your group size, river, and the day you want to paddle.

Neutral canoe gear on a stone tray: life jackets, paddle shaft, dry bag and rope.

Choose Gear

We set the right canoes, paddles, and safety gear for your group.

Hitch pin, tow strap loop, wheel chock, and launch cone on a dark workbench

Meet The Shuttle

Arrive at the launch point, get the handoff, and ride if booked.

Paddle blade, rope, dry bag, stone, and thermos on a plaster sweep

Paddle The Route

Follow the plan, enjoy the river, and return by shuttle or pickup.

TRIP RESULTS

Trips that ran on time

One canoe for four hours Two paddles and PFDs River map and launch tips Dock handoff at start Best for two paddlers

Billed per outingBilled per outing

Starter

From $149

One canoe for four hours
Two paddles and PFDs
River map and launch tips
Dock handoff at start
Best for two paddlers

Most popularBilled per day

Signature

From $379

Two canoes for full day
River shuttle pickup and return
PFDs for up to six paddlers
Pre-trip route planning call
Safety gear for your group
Phone help on launch day

Group rate quoteGroup rate quote

Scale

From $799

Private shuttle both ways
Fleet hold for big groups
Guide on water all day
Route plan by age mix
Seasonal date hold
Add-on gear for families

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Words from happy paddlers

14 guests, two pickups, and one easy return time

Two canoes, cooler, dry bags, and water reflections on a sandy river bend at golden hour.

Families

St. Croix Family Picnic Run

14 guests, two pickups, and one easy return time

Three canoes, paddle stacks, and a shuttle van ready at a gravel river launch

Tour Groups

Root River Tour Group Day

Youth life vests, paddles, and dry bags lined on a foggy dock beside a cove.

Schools

Willow Flowage School Paddle

Two moored canoes under peak fall color beside a quiet river shuttle landing.

Locals

Bayfield Fall Color Paddle

Foggy lakeshore landing with loaded canoe, paddles, dry bags, and sleeping pads ready to launch.

Tourists

Duluth Weekend Canoe Trip

Macro of dispatch radio, key ring, carabiners and compass on a rubberized console.

Shuttle timing

Maya Collins

Brass whistle, compass, paddle ferrule and map tube on a dark boathouse bench in misty light

Safety checks

Evan Price

Close-up of stacked life jackets, buckles, paddle grips and canvas repair patches in a gear shed.

Gear and launch setup

Nora Bennett

Macro of paddles, dry bags, ropes, and PFDs bundled on a canoe launch rack at dusk.

Family trip plans

Caleb Shaw

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

“Booking was quick, the shuttle was on time, and the river map was easy to follow.”

Tara Miles

Parent, North Shore PTO

Verified

“Our family trip ran on time, and the gear was ready when we arrived.”

Jonah Reed

Trip Guest, St. Croix Family

Verified

“The guide kept our group calm and moved us through the launch fast.”

Priya Shah

Events Lead, River Bend Tours

Service area

St. Croix Valley

Stillwater, Taylors Falls, Hudson, Osceola

Sunset St. Croix River bend with pale bluffs, pine ridges, and a bronze calm-water floodplain.

Area 01

St. Croix Valley

Stillwater, Taylors Falls, Hudson, Osceola

Twin Cities riverfront at blue hour with bridges, misty Mississippi water, and skyline silhouettes.

Area 02

Twin Cities Metro

Minneapolis, St. Paul, Anoka, White Bear Lake

Area 03

Northwoods Lakes

Duluth, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, Ely

Golden-hour Chippewa River valley with red sandstone banks and a calm marshy floodplain.

Area 04

Chippewa River Region

Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Durand

The Map

Journal

Paddle tips and river notes

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Questions

Common trip questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01Do you rent canoes by the hour?+

Yes. We offer half-day and full-day canoe rentals, plus gear and launch help for your route on local rivers.

02Do shuttle pickups come with every rental?+

Shuttle rides are optional. We can pick you up at river landings, then bring you back after your paddle.

03Can you help with family trips?+

Yes. We set up family and group outings with the right gear, route advice, and timing for all ages on busy dates.

04What should I bring for a canoe trip?+

Bring water, shoes that can get wet, and a change of clothes. We provide canoes, paddles, and life jackets.

05Do you take large groups?+

Yes. We book school, tour, and company outings with set launch times, shuttle help, and group check-in at the dock.

06How do I book a trip?+

Call or book online with your date, head count, and river choice. We will confirm gear, shuttle, and launch time.

River notes by email

Get route tips, seasonal dates, and group opening alerts from Canoe Express. One short note when new canoe days open.