2023 North Shore Water Festival

Come celebrate all things paddling with us at the Grand Marais Harbor the third weekend of July. Cross your fingers for calm winds and sunny skies!

Friday, July 14, half-day kayak tours will be available either on Lake Superior or an inland lake, depending on the weather. Find more information about our tours here.

Saturday, July 15, join us at the harbor park for FREE events. Check out the latest in canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards. Staff and brand reps will be available to speak with and help you demo boats.

Free mini kayak tours, SUP tours, and SUP yoga will take place starting at 10am. Pre-registration is recommended and is now open. Reserve your spot by calling the store @ 218-387-3136.

Book Signing

Saturday, July 15, in the store from 11 am-1 pm, local author Andy Keith will be set up to sign copies of his book Afloat Again, Adrift. Minnesota is the start of three different watersheds. Andy has paddled all three and this is his story.

Outdoorsman Andrew Keith relates three trips at unique points of his life: down the Mississippi River to New Orleans; through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, eventually to Hudson Bay; and through the Great Lakes to the St. Lawrence Seaway. From the solitude of the deep wilderness to chance encounters with strangers who offer shelter or a meal, from windblown days exploring unspoiled islands to frightening spills in whitewater rapids, from the sight of wolves and polar bears to the scent of salt marshes and pine forests, Keith describes a geographical and spiritual journey.

SALES:

Paddlesports accessories will be on sale in the store, plus deals on kayaks you won’t want to miss!

This event is put on in cooperation with Grey Duck Outdoor and Visit Cook County.