It is typically found on or near streams, rivers, or lakes that provide good recreational opportunities.
Some optional extras offered may include liability insurance, transport of the craft back to the livery at the end of the journey, provision of a guide, or organised group outings.
The livery often will sell ancillary supplies (sunscreen, sunglasses, clothing, water bottles, maps and books) as an adjunct to the business.
[2] Typically, the actual rivers or lakes used are not the property of the livery (most such are held in common in most jurisdictions).
The United States Economic Census[4] tracks down to the Recreational Goods Rental level only,[5] and canoe livery is a subclass of this category.