Downriver Canoe Company invites you to join us in the Shenandoah Valley for an unforgettable day of fun and adventure in canoes, kayaks, rafts and tube floats on one of America’s most beautiful rivers, The Shenandoah.
Downriver Canoe Company
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Our Testimonials
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ABOUT PADDLES
Canoe paddles are simplicity itself. You have three basic parts: the grip, the shaft, and the blade. Traditionally paddles were made of wood, often with blades laminated with different colors or types of wood for decoration. But today, paddles come in many different styles depending on intended use. THE GRIP There are two basic types… Read more »
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FISH DYNAMICS
The Shenandoah River is legendary for its bass fishery. In the late 90’s catches of up to a hundred fish per person a day were not uncommon, but this is not always the case. In fact, bass are not even native to the Shenandoah River. You wouldn’t be wrong in calling them an invasive species…. Read more »
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HOW TO READ A RIVER
We try to inquire “How was your float today?” as folks come off the river. When the river is low, some will say “It was just lovely” and some will say “It was fun, but we kept getting stuck.” The difference will often be in how well you can read the river, where the deep… Read more »