Charles River Canoe and Kayak
📍 2401 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MACharles River Canoe and Kayak operates from four locations along the Charles River and has been the go-to paddling outfitter in greater Boston since 1967. The instructors are certified by the American Canoe Association and teach paddling as a skill rather than just handing you a paddle and pointing at the water. Classes cover stroke mechanics, river reading, and self-rescue techniques that make you a genuinely competent paddler rather than just someone who stayed upright.