Summer Fun on the Portage Canal in Michigan's UP

Paddle Board & Kayak Rentals

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Enjoy a fun, relaxing day on the Portage Canal by in Michigan's Upper Peninsula


  • Stand Up Paddle Boards
  • Kayaks - Single & Tandem Sit on Top
  • Float Tubes
  • Inflatable Paddle Boards - take anywhere for the day

Learn about paddling on the portage canal

Cruiser Bike Rentals

Cruiser Bike Rentals in Houghton, Michigan

Stay on land and enjoy an hour or two pedaling one of our Cruiser Bikes with friends or family


  • Miles of water front paved path
  • Comfortable Seats
  • Single Speed with Coaster Break
  • Bikes for ages 6 and up

Learn more about Bike Cruising

Hand Scooped Ice Cream and Concessions

Conveniently located at Hancock Beach and serving hand scooped ice cream with a smile

Whether you are spending the day on the water or relaxing at the beach, let our smiling staff fix you a treat.


  • Hand Scooped Ice Cream - all your Jilbert's favorites
  • Water, Sports Drinks and Pop
  • Hot Dogs, Pizza & Chips
  • Shakes, Floats, Sundaes and more!

Discover our Ice cream flavors

Ray Kestner Waterfront Park

Now in Houghton!

Renting Paddle Boards and Kayaks and serving up hand dipped Ice Cream and Concessions. Prefer to stay on land? Pedal one of our Beach Cruiser Bikes for miles along the waterfront!

Portage Paddle Sports

1100 W Lakeshore Dr, Houghton, Michigan 49931, United States

(906) 275-8936

Closed for the Season

Thank you for a great summer on the Houghton waterfront! See you again in May.

Hancock Beach

Paddle Board and Kayak rentals, hand dipped ice cream and concessions. Enjoy a game of beach volleyball or make a splash in the water from the new dock!

Portage Paddle Sports

2000 Jasberg Street, Hancock, MI, USA

(906) 281-7990

Closed for the season

Thank you for another great summer at the beach! See you again in June.