Slip into the water and take in a unique sunset perspective from the seat of your kayak off the waters of Gillson Beach, WIlmette. As the sun sets our paddle on Lake Michigan is rewarded with the brilliance of the moon rise.

Since 1993 the experts at PolarExplorers have been training and preparing expedition team members for the rigors of polar travel. It's now your turn! Our professional Polar guides will introduce your Junior PolarExplorer to the skills required to adapt and thrive in the most remote and cold regions on the planet.

Forget the summer camps that resemble physical education classes. Summer’s the time for new experiences and real adventure! Everyday participants take on new, fun-filled challenges as they paddle kayaks on Chicagoland’s beautiful local waterways. Ages:10-14

There’s no better way to quickly improve your paddling skills than a private kayak or SUP (stand up paddleboard) lesson with a Northwest Passage instructor. Come with a list of skills you want to work on, or just come with the goal of improving your skills and confidence on the water. When it comes to improving your paddling, these lessons can’t be beat.

This 2-hour program is an informal introduction to the exciting sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP). Join us and have a blast with this totally unique sport.

Our guided Chicagoland kayaking adventures are informal and fun. No experience is necessary. We teach you basics and then get out on the water. Setting out on a beautiful local waterway is a perfect way to kickstart your morning or peacefully unwind in the evening. Come kayak Chicagolands’s local waterways with us and experience your own neighborhood from a totally fresh perspective.

Expand your horizons by exploring the world of sea kayaking! This 3 hour course led by certified kayak instructors instills confidence and competence in the novice paddler.

This 3-hour sea kayaking course introduces paddlers to the most effective rescue and self-rescue techniques. Our nationally certified guides are well versed in latest, industry standard practices. Many folks find that they enjoy performing rescues just as much as they do paddling.

What better way to spend spring break than outside. Join the Northwest Passage for a spring break outdoor adventure. Your NWP guides will help your young adventurer explore the wild places right in our neighborhood.

Day off? Make it a day out with these adventures.

Got a holiday from work? Well you don’t have to travel far to make the day off an adventure. Join us on the next summer holiday for a guided kayak adventure right here in Chicagoland. These kayaking tours are informal and fun. We teach you the basics, and some intermediate skills if you like, and then set out for a 3 hour adventure on a beautiful local waterway.