Northbrook Canoe Co

Message: I can't wait to return! It was my husband's first time river kayaking and I wanted to bring him here. The price, the experience, and the staff are all worth the visit! This was a breeze for my first timer and the morning out on the river is a beautiful addition to any nearby vacationers. We opted fornthe 2. 5 hour trip, which was perfect for us! The staff give you more time if you need it, but we made it down the river in 3 hours because we pulled off to the side for lunch and to enjoy the scenery. We highly recommend Northbrook Canoe Co.

Message: I don’t normally leave reviews but this company by far DESERVES it! I can not say enough good things about this place, they are sooo warm and welcoming! EVERYONE! Such a cute place, we did the canoe & dine trip and it was an amazing experience. The staff phenomenal, the trip perfect, the food delicious!

Message: I heard about Northbrook Canoe co. from a client of mine and decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did! July 4th my little sister and I did the 1 hr Canoe rental from Embreeville. It was both of our first time canoeing; she had the time of her life! A week later I came back with a date to enjoy the Canoe and Dine with dinner included. The food was amazing, workers were generous & the night was perfect! I will definitely be coming back a third time.

Message: We indulged in the paddle and dine experience with a 2 hour canoe trip followed by dinner at the food shack. Food was great and the hosts were fabulous. Annoy wait to go again.

Message: Went here last week when we had the air quality warning and ended up being the only people who came that day. Side note the air was fine. It was beautiful and so much fun. The water was moving slow and they let us know before hand but we still chose the longer route. It was a bit on the colder side that day but that was on us for not doing good research. I definitely want to go back on a regular day to see how busy it gets but I loved having it all to ourselves. Just make sure to pack plenty of snacks and bring ice and drinks. They have cooler floats.

Message: I did kayaking with my boyfriend. We were fairly new to the experience and didnt know what to expect. The workers there were super helpful though. They answered our questions and made sure we understood the instructions. We came on a sunny day with slow wind and river speeds. This meant more rowing for us but overall it was an exciting experience. I’d recommend having reliable GPS/internet connection because the network isn’t strong. Also prepare to be soaked, you’ll need extra shoes, socks and clothes. I’d definitely recommend!

Message: First of all this place offers tubing, kayaking and Canoe (probably would not suggest it, unless it is big wide open lake like Marsh Creek).. Normally we would go to Marsh Creek Watersports, since they have great staff and wide areas for most water sports. We came here on a Saturday for Kayaking, which was probably a mistake. Should have came here on a weekday, when it is less crowded.. The staffs here are friendly, there's just not enough of them (Will explain later). When you first walk towards the check in desk, you will have to wait in line to sign in even if you already purchased the ticket online (The wait for us was approximately 20 minutes outside). After you checked in you go get your life jacket, there is another wait for the bus that will take you to your destination, depending if you picked Kayak/Canoe or Tubing, and if you picked 1 or 2 hours. Our wait for the bus was approximately 30-40 minutes, which is fine we expected it from reading some of the reviews.. They will give you a number card to tell you which bus you will be boarding via the intercom. The buses have seen better days, but it gets the jobs done that's all it matters. The bus ride for us was 10-15 minutes tops.. After you arrive at your destination, you pretty much on your own, apart from the quick safety tip briefing at the beginning. We carried our kayaks to the dock and just went on our way.. Beware, depending date/time at times some parts of the river will have very shallow water, I saw a few people getting stuck, we had little to no trouble getting out. But we saw some people struggling to get their kayak out of the water, because it is way too heavy from all the water that got into the kayak. This is where the experience can be sour for some people. There's almost no staff stationed at certain part of the river to assist the customers, apart from one where they tell you to GO RIGHT at the flag (where most people tipped over).. There is also way too much tubing traffic for anyone with Kayak or canoe to enjoy the water, as some people will bunch up in groups and you had to maneuver around them on high flowing water so you don't run into them. For inexperience kayakers it might be a little tricky, as there's very little room at certain parts.. When you finished your journey there is a little tiny dock that some people have apparently missed and gone all the way down Delaware river and staff members needed to pick them up, as there's no flags or sign to tell you this is the end. At the same time, the water in front of the dock is so deep, you are almost guaranteed to get wet. I was lucky enough to get a staff member to help carry me up so I don't get my phone wet.. In conclusion, If you go on a weekday or days when it is less crowded, you will have a much better experience. Also if you don't want to get your phone wet or submerged in water, do not bring your phone at all or bring a waterproof casing if you want some pictures, as the scenery is quite nice. Overall it was pretty good experience for me, but there's better options elsewhere if you want just enjoy kayaking experience for the price you pay.

Message: The welcoming and fun staff, great prices (even for last minute necessities), well maintained equipment, and well-organized process made this a most excellent relaxing family fun day.. The river and weather were beautiful.. We all agreed we'd definitely do this again!