Jun 2, 2026 15 min read
Best Kayaking & Canoeing Spots Near Rochester NY
Rivers, bays, canals, and lakes — where to paddle across Monroe County and beyond.One of the things that genuinely surprises people when they move to the Rochester area is how much water there is to explore. You've got the Erie Canal winding through Pittsford and Fairport, Irondequoit Bay tucked between the city and Lake Ontario, the Genesee River cutting through the heart of downtown, quiet wetl