The Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail is a nearly 200-mile marked canoe and kayak trail that meanders through the coastal waters and inland tributaries in the greater Fort Myers area. It attracts everyone from first-time kayakers to advanced paddlers and is home to abundant marine life, shore birds and crustaceans.

We invite paddlers from around the world to explore our fabled bays, rivers, backwaters and shorelines of Southwest Florida. The Great Calusa Blueway paddling trail has been developed by Lee County Parks & Recreation and funded with tourist development tax dollars specifically dedicated to beach and shoreline enhancement projects. Start paddling by choosing your outfitter.