Shiver on the River
The Shiver is a family oriented event designed to bring people down to the Detroit River and learn from organizations that focus on protecting it and provide opportunities to learn about it. It’s a great time to get outside in the winter and discover the many wonderful attractions at Belle Isle Park too! See below for event information and download the Shiver on the River Flyer 2017.
Directions from Windsor, ON
- Drive from Detroit Windsor Tunnel to the United States
- Take a right on E Jefferson Ave to Detroit, United States
- Take a slight right to E Grand Blvd and cross the MacArthur Bridge
- Merge onto Sunset Drive and stay right to arrive on Casino Way
Main Event held at the Belle Isle Casino
- Exhibits, Displays and Refreshments ~ Environmental Arts and Crafts for Kids
- Entertainment by Bob Kat Caricatures and Magic John Children’s Magician
- Meet the Authors of Wanda and Winky & Water Walkers!
Snowshoe Belle Isle State Park
- Riverside Kayak Connection Snowshoe Rental
- From Casino 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. $5/two hours
Facility Hours
- Belle Isle Aquarium: 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
- Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory: 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.
- Belle Isle Nature Zoo: 10 A.M.- 4 P.M.
- Dossin Museum: 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.
- Belle Isle Boat Club (Rowers): 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
- Yacht Club: Tours Available
- Coast Guard Station: 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. PLUS Ice Rescue Demonstration 2 P.M. @ Coast Guard Station (street parking available)
For more information contact Friends of the Detroit River
(734) 288 – 3889 ~ www.detroitriver.org
20600 Eureka Rd.,
Suite 313
Taylor, MI 48180
Tricia Blicharski, Director of Operations
Lou Ann Durand, Administrative Assistant
Co-Chairs, Jane Mackey & Michael Sproul
Shiver Coordinator, Peter Benz
