Risk-takers would be thrilled with the approaching of summer, since at this time of the year they can enjoy themselves surfing and paddling. The Detroit River, which connects Lake St. Clair with Lake Erie and Michigan with Ontario, is a fabulous paddling spot for kayak enthusiasts.
This river, or strait, as you like, is about 30 miles long and 0.5-2.5 miles wide and is divided into three sections. Along the riverside locates many historic sites while the grand sight is so spectacular that the first comers will always be absorbed in it and forget where they are.
One can set off from the Kayak Cove at the Sandpoint Park in Canada. With free public parking across the street, this is said to be the best place to enter the river mouth from the Canadian side. Not far away lies Peche Island, home to many species of fowls, such as Bald Eagles. You can get into the interior of the island through a small creek and have a close eye of it. The International Peace Fountain is an excellent fountain to take a shower in summer.
If you are on the American side, the best place to access the river is Belle Island. Coming here before the commuters leave their house is the greatest way to enjoy the tranquility of the river and the island and to get rid of the bustling human society. Paddling down the river, you are sure to encounter some historic pilot houses and anonymous islands.
Along the way are many human achievements, such as the numerous iron and steel mills and many bridges and crossings. Ambassador Bridge, which marks the end the upper section of the river and the beginning of the middle section, and Detroit -Windsor Tunnel are the only two automobile routs which completely cross the river.
