Enjoy the peace and beauty of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey, two peaceful, pristine rivers within 45 minutes of Richmond and two hours of Washington, DC. Mattaponi Canoe & Kayak provides canoe rentals, guided trips and paddling instruction from mid-April through the third week in October. Our guided trips emphasize the natural history of the area, taking in the rich flora, fauna, colonial and native american history the region has to offer.