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Have a reservation? Have a large group paddling or just want to take it easy when you get to the river? Save time on your day off by filling out the waiver ahead of time. Only fill out the bottom portions on both sides to save time on your trip day!
Reel Paddling Film Festival
Join us at the Reel Paddling Film Festival, Friday April 20th at the Mount Pleasant Brewing Company
All ticket sales to benefit the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy!
Click here to find the event on Facebook!
Click here to buy tickets online!
What's Coming Up!
We've been rather quiet for the last few months but not because we've not been busy! We enjoyed the winter storms (finally!) over the last few weeks and have spent a lot of time skiing and boarding, mostly at Caberfae Peaks.
We have been working hard on an exciting new event for Mount Pleasant. Buckley's Mountainside Canoes will be bringing the Reel Paddling Film Festival to Mount Pleasant April 19th and 20th. At the University Library Auditorium April 19th, 7pm in cooperation with the Student Environmental Alliance and the High Adventure Club we will show two award winning paddling films to students. Then the main event will be at the Mount Pleasant Brewing Company 7pm on the 20th. We will have three films, door prizes, information tables and a special event beer by MPBC's own brewmaster Kim Kowalski! Tickets will be available for this event soon at $12, online and at the Brewery. More information coming soon as we get tickets printed and set up the online ordering site.
Other excting news is the introduction of a totally new way to experience the Chip. We have a new fleet of stand up paddleboards (SUPs). Trips will be available this summer, as well as special events in the parks. Get ready to Surf the Chip! Grab a pair of polarized sunglasses and prepare to see the river like you've never seen it before.
Lots more news to come as we gear up for another great season!
Closed September 9th-11th for Wheatland
Most of our staff is going to Wheatland this year as we are all looking forward to seeing Bob and Sean play in their band Old Foresters close the Centennial Stage Friday night. We will be closed Friday Semptember 9th-11th. We appreciate all your understanding in this staff vacation! Going to Wheatland? Come see the Foresters and show your Wheatland wrist band for $5 off a canoe or $3 off a kayak until the end of the season!
We will continue to be open weekends until Mid October (flexible depending on weather) We love Fall color trips and are working on a special event, stay tuned! If the Weather stays forgiving til the end of October we are hoping for a "Zombie's on the River Tour" But if its biting cold like last year we may keep our Zombies at home :)
Thanks again, maybe we'll see you at Wheatland!
The Best in Michigan Canoeing and Kayaking
Buckley's Mountainside Canoes is excited for another great year of canoeing and kayaking on the Chippewa River. We rent only the finest canoes and kayaks and our experienced staff will help make your trip an experience everyone will enjoy. We are located directly on the Chippewa River allowing you to start or finish conveniently at your car. We are also open late in the summer (6:45 weekends, 5:45 weekdays) so you can start trips later in the day.
Reservations can be made at 989 772-5437 or right here on the reservation page of this website. We look forward to seeing you on the beautiful Chippewa River!
