Description
Watch the Ipswich River's banks ignite with autumn color from the best possible vantage point: the water. On this family canoe trip, you'll paddle through a spectacular corridor of fall foliage, with fiery maples and golden marsh grasses reflecting off the river as you glide downstream. Midway through, the group stops at Perkins Island for a picnic lunch before returning to the canoe landing.
The Ipswich River was once listed among the most endangered rivers in the country; an afternoon on it shows exactly why it's worth protecting. Your instructor will cover canoe safety and basic paddle strokes before launch, making this a welcoming trip for families new to paddling and river veterans alike
When
- Sat, Oct 03, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Who
Families - children 6 - 17
Cost
- Adult Members $60
- Adult Nonmembers $72
- Child Members $60
- Child Nonmembers $72
Where
Location: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Questions? Contact us:
- 978-887-9264 [email protected]
Instructors
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Morgan Davidson - Education Coordinator
Instructions
Meet in front of the Visitor Center, where the group will gather before walking approximately half a mile to the canoe landing. Bring a bag lunch for the island picnic, a water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing. Sturdy footwear suitable for muddy trails is required. All canoe equipment is provided.