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Canoeing - New Hampshire Lakes and Rivers

The Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont offer a wide range of canoeing experiences. It may be escaping to the surface of a glassy lake or canoeing on New England's largest river - The Connecticut River - either way you will be amazed at the natural beauty of the area. There is easy access to many bodies of water for a great canoeing experience and the Chieftain Inn is located in the center of the Connecticut River Upper Valley. The Chieftain Inn is the perfect place to start and end your canoeing experience.

There is a long tradition of canoeing in northern New England. Native Americans were navigating these waterways in their canoes long before European settlers entered the area. These early settlers quickly saw the advantages of canoe and started using it themselves.

Today, the tradition of canoeing in the lakes and rivers of the area is maintained with an abundance of opportunities to canoe for recreational activity.

Many of the tributary rivers that feed into the Connecticut River are perfect for canoeing and kayaking. There are also many fine lakes that enable one to canoe for relaxation, exercise or to fish or observe wildlife. The area lakes are very accessible and have convenient launchings and entry points.

Consider planning your vacation in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont to include a scenic excursion in a canoe. You will be able to see the beauty of the Upper Valley and an active and enjoyable way. You will be able to hone your canoe skills in a place with a great canoeing tradition going back hundreds of years.

Please call the Chieftain Inn, in Hanover, New Hampshire, if you have any questions or want to get some tips on places to canoe or kayak in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont.

See Self-Guided Canoe Rental Rates Below


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Self-Guided Canoe Rental Rates
A half-day rental up to 4 hours...............$15.00 per person
A whole day rental (dawn to dusk)...............$20.00 per person
Lifejackets and paddles are provided. Call for current rates. Prices are subject to change.

For more information on the river, go to www.crjc.org

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