Skip to main content

Preheader Menu

  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Why Travel with Us
    • Our Team
    • Activity Level
    • About Us
  • Contact
(800) RECREATE (732-7328)
Home
  • Adventures

    Most Popular

    • Crete Kayak Adventure
    • Crete Yoga & Kayak
    • Santorini Kayak
    • Amalfi Coast Kayak
    • Honduras Kayak
    • Belize Kayak
    • Bahamas Kayak 

    Classic Adventures

    • Sea Kayaking
    • Yoga & Kayak
    • Rock Climbing
    • Hiking
    • Backpacking
    • Mountaineering
    • Wildlife Adventures

    Families

    • World Wide
    • Youth
    • Teens

    Chicagoland

    • Sea Kayaking
    • Stand Up Paddle Boarding
    • Weekend Getaways

    Special Interest

    • Holiday Kayak
    • Full Moon Kayak
    • Browse all >

    Custom Adventures

    • Scouting
    • Private Lessons
    • Design Your Own
  • Destinations

    Most Popular

    • Island of Crete
    • Santorini
    • Amalfi Coast
    • Browse all >

    New

    • US Virgin Islands
    • Bahamas
    • Vanuatu
    • Browse all >

    Europe

    • Island of Crete
    • Greek Islands
    • Italy
    • Browse all >

    Latin America

    • Belize
    • Honduras
    • Bahamas
    • Browse all >

    North America

    • Midwest
    • Chicagoland
    • Browse all >

    Africa

    • Mt. Kilimanjaro

    Pacific/Asia

    • South Pacific Islands
    • Mt. Everest

    Polar Regions

    • Greenland
    • Norway
  • Reviews
  • Blog

Chicagoland

  • Wilmette Kayak Adventure

    Duration
    2 hours

    Folks who join us on 2-hour guided sea kayaking adventures experience the thrills and tranquility of a paddling getaway without the class structure of a skills course. We paddle out of Gillson Park in Wilmette, IL, (our primary location) or Skokie Lagoons.

    • View Trip about Wilmette Kayak Adventure
  • Stand Up Paddle Boarding

    Duration
    2 hours

    Whether you want to learn to surf, get a great core workout, or just have a blast on the water, our SUP program is just the ticket. Come join us for an exhilarating paddling experience while standing on top of the water!

    • View Trip about Stand Up Paddle Boarding
  • Kayaking Fundamentals II

    Duration
    10am - 4pm

    If you already have a solid paddling foundation, this is the course to take you to the next level. Learn advanced paddle strokes and rescue techniques from our certified kayak guides. This is a sure fire way to increase your competence and confidence on the water.

    • View Trip about Kayaking Fundamentals II
  • Kayaking Fundamentals I

    Duration
    10am - 4pm

    Our nationally certified kayak guides will have you well on your way to a fulfilling career of paddling safely and effectively, and you’ll have a blast while you’re at it! No prior experience necessary for this full day kayak course that introduces paddlers to basic and intermediate strokes, rescues and water awareness.

    • View Trip about Kayaking Fundamentals I
  • Sunrise Tai Chi and Kayaking

    Duration
    6:30 - 8:30 AM

    A one-hour guided paddling excursion will follow the Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi practice. It's the perfect time to appreciate moving freely and feeling your balance atop the water following the grounding Body & Brain session.
     

    • View Trip about Sunrise Tai Chi and Kayaking
  • Illinois Shoreline Kayak Journey

    Duration
    2 back to back 30 mile days
    • View Trip about Illinois Shoreline Kayak Journey
  • Full Moon Kayak Adventure

    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. 

    • View Trip about Full Moon Kayak Adventure
  • Summer Holiday Kayaking

    Duration
    2 hours, 3pm - 5pm

    You’ve got the day off. You might as well make an adventure of it! Join us on the next summer holiday for a guided kayak adventure right here in Chicagoland. These kayaking tours are informal and compound the fun of a day off work!

    • View Trip about Summer Holiday Kayaking
  • Private Lesson in Kayak or SUP

    Duration
    minimum 2 hours

    One-on-one private instruction from the Chicago area's finest ACA and BCU-certified instructors! Whether you want to refine your strokes with personalized attention or learn a new skill, a private lesson offers the perfect environment.

    • View Trip about Private Lesson in Kayak or SUP

Pagination

  • Current page 1
  • Page 2
  • Next page ››
  • Last page Last »

Get Our Newsletter


Contact

info@nwpassage.com

800-RECREATE

+1-847-256-4409

Contact Form

 

About

  • Our Mission
  • Why Travel with Us
  • Guides & Instructors
  • Read Reviews

Follow Us

 

 

Google Review

More

  • Travel Insurance
  • Privacy & Terms
  • Join Our Team
  • Directions: Chicagoland Programs

Making Adventure Dreams a Reality Since 1984
© Copyright 2021 The Northwest Passage Outing Club, Inc. - All rights reserved

Trip Calendar

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
Northwest Passage

Join our adventure travel community!

Sign up to receive email updates.

We promise never to share your information.

Privacy Notice: Our site uses cookies for advertising, analytics and to improve our site and services. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies. For more information, see our privacy policy.