Activities, Camps and After School Classes in Tavares, FL

Paddle, Dock & Dine turns a kayak or paddleboard rental into a signature Central Florida experience. Guests explore the cypress-lined Dora Canal, travel onto Lake Eustis, and dock at a local waterfront restaurant for lunch before paddling back through the canal. The extended five-hour rental provides time to enjoy the scenery, look for wildlife, take photos, and dine without feeling rushed. Guests receive stable, quality equipment, local route guidance, and 10% off their food and beverage purchase at The Fish Camp. It is a relaxed way to experience Old Florida at your own pace.

The Dora Canal offers one of the most scenic and peaceful paddling experiences in Central Florida, with calm water, abundant wildlife, and a shaded canopy of towering cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. Unlike many launches that require a long paddle to reach scenic areas, our waterfront location provides quick and easy access to the canal, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the scenery. After your paddle, you’re just steps away from the waterfront park, restaurants, and seaplane activity that make downtown Tavares a unique destination. What sets this experience apart: • Direct and easy access to the famous Dora Canal • Calm, beginner-friendly water and relaxed paddling • Frequent wildlife sightings in a natural setting • Scenic cypress canopy and authentic Old Florida atmosphere • Waterfront location in walkable downtown Tavares