Let’s canoe!

Join me on an easy going 5km paddle tour from the Eastern  Docklands to the Eastern Islands in Amsterdam East! Where the buildings and water tell the story of Amsterdam from the 17th century to present day.

3hours - 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Start - Eastern Docklands

We will meet at Borneokade 16, where you'll find me  with a bunch of inflatable canoes at the quay. After a seriously good coffee/tea/chocolate, 'stroopwafels' for energy boost and some do's (enjoy!) and don'ts (don't pet the swan!)..off we go!

Our tour will start in the Eastern Docklands, my hood and former 19th century sea harbour, transformed in a residential area in the 1990's. The old warehouses, now apartments, quays and waterways betray the regions original purpose.

There's water everywhere, although over the years lots of green has been added by us residents and creatives like Robert Jasper Grootveld, with his 'soft building floating gardens'..which will be our first stop that undoubtedly will bring a smile to your face.

Heading for: Eastern Islands

After our start we will be heading for the Eastern Islands. The area was first developed for shipping industry in the late 17th century, during the 4th expansion of Amsterdam. Later in the 19th century huge factory halls were constructed for (steam) railway and (ship) engine industry. In recent years it has become a thrilling area with combined industrial-heritage with modern residential buildings, a vibrant and exiting part of the city.

Practical

  • Please make sure to arrive 15mins in advance;
  • Wear appropriate clothing, I will have some ponchos available in case of some rain;
  • Bring swimming gear if you dear;
  • There's waterproof bags available, but don't bring to much stuff that doesn't like water. (You really should not worry  abut tipping over, but lets keep the damage limited if it happens right)
  • Life vests available

Contact

info@canoeamsterdam.nl Tel.+31 6 81766815

Prices

Adult: 50EUR 
Kids 9 - 15: 40EUR
Max 8 persons

Fancy a Swim?

After our return, you can have a swim at our ending point...Us locals swim the year round, you know Wim Hof style..