Float Down the Stream with Sugar Valley Canoes

Sugar Creek earned its name from the Piankeshaw Indians, who named the waterway, “Water of Many Sugar Trees.” This picturesque area has a lot to offer, but the best way to see it is to get on the water, and Sugar Valley Canoes is ready to take you there.

Adventure seekers in and around Bloomington, Columbus, and Ellettsville, Indiana, should stop on by to see how this company can create an unforgettable experience for you.

Paddle Through Stunning Views

Sugar Valley Canoes offers the quality equipment and convenient transportation you need to explore the beauty of Turkey Run and Shades State Parks. Along your tour, you’ll pass under historic bridges and stop along sandbars to hunt for rocks, fossils, crinoids, and Indian Beads.

There offerings range from 1-hour floats to overnight adventures, that include the following available tours:

• 3 ½-Mile Turkey Run Trip
• 6-Mile Jackson Bridge Trip
• 10-Mile Jackson Bridge Trip
• 12-Mile Shades Trip
• 15-Mile Shades/Turkey Run Trip

Whether you’re looking to paddle around with a canoe or kayak or just float in a tube, there’s something for everyone to love at Sugar Valley Canoes.

Stop into the Up the Creek Boat-ique

After you’re done your tour, make sure to stop at the Up the Creek Boat-ique to enjoy some great food—like their famous Up the Creek Quesadillas—and a refreshing mixed drink. Here, you’ll also be able to stock up on all the camping supplies you’ll need to spend the night at their wooded campsite.

If instead you prefer indoor accommodations, carry out a pizza and some soft drinks and head to one of their many cabins. With accommodations for up to nine people, you’ll be able to bring the whole family along for the journey.

Book Your Adventure Today

If you’re ready to start exploring, Sugar Valley Canoes is ready to take you there!

Connect with them on Facebook to learn when they may have walk-in appointments available and to see photos of the stunning views you’ll see along the stream.