This paddle highlights the sunken Finn McCool shipwreck and the towering sandstone cliffs of Bayfield. You’ll marvel at Bayfield’s beauty from the water, learn about notable features of the town’s present, and hear stories of the beloved town’s past.
1. Fill out your pre-arrival waivers
2. Meet at Trek & Trail 15-minutes prior to your trip’s start time
4. Receive a ~30 min paddling tutorial at the beach
5. Spend ~1.5 hours on the water exploring Bayfield’s shoreline from the water
Bayfield has a rich history, stretching back to the indigenous peoples that utilized the region as a cultural hub, a robust maritime industry, and more. From your kayak you will hear stories of the past and present, and how people have made these shores home for generations.
This tour launches conveniently from our shop in downtown Bayfield. The east side of the peninsula is generally more protected from wind and waves, making this paddle a great option for beginners. Additionally, this tour provides an opportunity for traveling families to move at an appropriate pace, and in kayak configurations that work for you.
Meet at Trek & Trail, located in downtown Bayfield, where your tour will launch from
If you have equipment sizing concerns, please indicate so on your digital waiver. We strongly encourage you to stop in to test-fit a kayak the day before your tour. Refunds will be provided for up to two guests in your party if there are issues with boat or equipment fit
We encourage pregnant guests to consult with their healthcare provider before participating.
We paddle rain or shine, but trips can be cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions. These include:
Weather cancellations are often made at the beach at the time of the trip. When possible, advance notice of inclement weather and cancellations will be provided by office staff
In the event of a weather cancellation, we will try to get you rescheduled or provide a full refund if unable.
We recommend giving yourself multiple days to try again if weather is uncooperative
We are required by permit to don wetsuits when the air and water temperature are below a certain threshold. While we don’t anticipate anybody capsizing, the wetsuits are intended to keep you warm in Lake Superior’s frigid waters.
During hot summer days, wetsuits may be optional. This decision is made day by day by our guide staff using real-time water temp data.
In the majority of cases, our guests are already driving through Bayfield on their way to the beach, and stopping in for check-in is a breeze. We will have you in and out in a matter of minutes! If you are staying west of Meyer’s Beach, it may be possible to save you the trip to Bayfield first. Please contact us if you are in this situation.
We love dogs, and we love sea kayaking. Unfortunately, the two do not pair well! Placing a dog in the front of a tandem kayak can pose safety concerns for both the dog and owner, and violates the equipment requirements set forth in our permitting.
We have local contacts who can provide doggy daycare for you if you need a place for your pup during the tour. Just ask!
Generally, no. We require prospective renters to take and pass a 3-hour safety course in order to rent kayaks and go without a guide. There is a considerable amount of risk associated with kayaking on Lake Superior, as conditions can deteriorate rapidly. Our guides are highly trained and handle the decision-making on your behalf. If you are still interested in renting, please review our instruction/rentals page and contact us to set up your rental
We exclusively use tandem and triple kayaks for our family tours. The increased stability of the tandem kayaks makes them much safer and allows you to enjoy the tour comfortably.
One guest will be paired up in a tandem kayak with a guest from another odd-numbered party or with a guide, depending on the composition of other groups.
Solo travelers: Our trips have a minimum of two participants to run. If the trip you are trying to book does not allow you to select 1 participant, it is because that trip/time is currently empty. Please check other tour times, give us a call, or check back later for availability.
This experience is not booked with Casa de Suenos. For any questions, reach out to this vendor directly.
