Charles River Recreation

Charles River Canoe & Kayak specializes in canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals at five locations: in Boston (Allston/Brighton), Cambridge (Kendall Square), Newton (on Comm. Ave/Auburndale), in Nahanton Park, and Natick (in Lake Cochituate State Park). All 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 canoes, and much more! We also offer amazing guided tours like our Skyline & SunsetTours 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 full-service Paddling Store in Newton/Auburndale and a Paddling School that offers classes and sea kayaking trips. Weston Ski Track is a cross-country ski and snowshoeing center located on the Leo J. Martin Golf Course, with natural snow, we groom 15km of trails. Snowmaking on our 2km lighted loop provides consistent snow conditions and reliable night skiing even when your lawn is green. We also host the Bill Koch league and many High School ski teams. Drop in for a beginner lesson and then warm up in our snack bar. Kendall Square Community Ice Skating offers ice skating on a refrigerated and Zamboni-maintained surface, skate rentals, lessons, and a snack bar to warm any cold feet at the end of your skate. We’re T accessible via the Red Line (Kendall/MIT)!