Canoe rental at boat launch on Des Plaines?

Is there any place to rent a canoe at a boat launch on the Des Plaines somewhere between Dempster and Chicago Ave? I don't want to have to drive all the way up to Vernon Hills. Thanks in advance!

Help me get the most out of my canoe! So...I've come into possession of a canoe. She's old---an aluminum Grumman 16 footer. She's a tank though---used her all last season with great success. She's a little big to solo on open water, tall enough she catches...

Don't want to rent a canoe there, and don't want to canoe a long long long way just to get to the islands. Also, can't launch it in downtown harbourfront. Where ? Park the car at Leslie Spit?

I am new to Des Plaines IL and my favorite time of year is fall,which is finally here,I was wondering what are the best things to do and see in Des Plaines in the fall?I love seeing the leaves changing and go to pumpkin patches.I was wondering if people...

I cant find a nice CHEAP OPutdoor Place in Des plaines is anyone familiar in des plaines, Cheap outdoor foro my baby shower ...someone please help!!!

So there is this island I want to explore, its kinda remote. I dont have a boat, but I was just wondering if I did, where would my truck stay after I launch my boat into the water? Are there some special places to launch boats, or is any old secluded...

i live in orange county and while checking out irvine lake and anaheim lake i see they have something called a "private boat launch fee" does this mean they charge you to use their ramp? if so do they charge you to get your boat back on your...

Well I'm 17 so finance is tight, but I have committed to spending up to $300 for a boat and a little extra for needed accessories. I've been looking all over the place, but my best result right now seems to be the Sea Eagle 330: http://www.amazon.com...