Canoe Outfitters of Florida

Canoe Outfitters of Florida is a Jupiter based company, where guests can rent canoes or kayaks to go on self guided tours of the National Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River. They also provide bikes for those who want a non watery path to exploring the park and local area.

The retail store is in Riverbend Park. They offer water shoes, disposable cameras, dry bags, snacks, souvenirs, and drinks. Canoe Outfitters of Florida also has hats and tee shirts. Basically, they carry everything one would need for a day out on the water in a kayak or canoe.

The store was started by Eric and Sandy Bailey in 1980. They started the business as a way to retire from their careers. The original idea was nothing more than a card table on the side of the road and a telephone set up on a power pole. The operation stayed like this until 1993. They were open five days a week offering five trailers with 70 canoes and kayaks. Eventually, they moved indoors to Riverbend Park. The actual park offers 5.5 miles of water way and 15 miles for hiking and biking excursions. The store sees many residents from Palm Beach County each year.