Paddle Bridge Guide Collective was founded in the spring of 2018 by an ensemble of seasoned kayak guides from around the Minneapolis area who were all looking for a way to connect the Twin Cities communities to the Mississippi River and make the sport of kayaking more accessible to everyone. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide a professional, safe, and gratifying experience for anyone who comes on our trips. Our guides are all certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA), trained in water rescues and first aid, and have years of experience leading people in the outdoors. The Mississippi River, its history, wildlife and impact on our lives is our passion and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Our mission
All of us at Paddle Bridge are dedicated to natural preservation, environmental education and sharing our passion for the outdoors with others. We aim to be more than just a local outfitter by working to create an active and sustainable river community.
What we do
Paddle Bridge is more than a river shuttle service. Our guides take care of the details from start to finish to provide you with a context-rich, memorable paddling experience.
We supply all of the necessary equipment including kayaks, paddles and life preservers. All of our equipment is cleaned and disinfected after every tour to offer you the most comfortable experience possible. Our guides carry extra of the necessities like water, snacks and sunscreen. We have a waterproof camera to take your photo and also provide a dry bag and some cell phone cases for the precious items that can’t get lost or wet.
No matter what brings you to the water—tour, private event or community programming—our knowledgeable guides are here to help you experience something new in a safe and engaging environment.