Looking to come to Maine and canoe but feel more comfortable with an experienced guide. You will find below a list of companies that we suggest.

• Allagash Guide, Inc.:
  Join us on guided canoeing, fishing, and camping expeditions on rivers and lakes in Maine and Canada.
• Bullfrog Adventures:
  We offer unique guided and outfitted canoe, kayak and tubing adventures in Eastern and Central Maine. Day trips as well as multi day canoe camping adventures are available.
• Cry Of the Loon Outdoor Adventures:
  We offer day trips on Maine's Northwestern lakes and flatwater rivers. We provide guided trips and rentals of canoe's and kayaks.
• Mahoosuc Guide Service:
  A versatile guide service, with professional guide services, year round. Canoes, dog sled trips and more.
• Maine High Adventure Scout Program:
  Maine High Adventure is a challenging outdoor program offered by the Boy Scouts of America.
• Maine Path & Paddle Guides:
  Fully guided 3-10 day canoeing adventures on the Allagash, West Branch of the Penobscot, St. John, St. Croix Rivers and many other lakes in the North Maine Woods.
• Maine Wilderness Canoe Vacations:
  Let Gil Gilpatrick be your guide as you discover the Maine Outdoors through a wilderness canoe vacation. 
• Mountain Ranger Guide Service:
  Offers a unique, personalized approach to guided fishing and hunting vacations.
• New England Outdoor Center:
  Offers guided tours for intermediate and advanced paddlers on the Penobscot, Kennebec and Dead rivers.
• Northeast Guide Service:
  Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Drift Boat Fishing, Overnight Trips, & Canoeing Trips & Instructional Clinics on the Kennebec, Dead, & Penobscot Rivers.
• Northwoods Outfitters, Inc.
  Canoe and kayak trips, fishing trips,rafting, overnight guided canoe tours and more. Wintertime Snowmobile rentals and guided tours offered daily.
• North Woods Tours:
  Located in the secluded Chiputneticook Lakes area of Eastern Maine offers remote and relaxed family and group paddling outings coupled with area lodging and outdoor recreational services.
• Northeastern Sports – Alligator Outdoors: 
  Offers services for hunting, fishing and outdoor education. This includes guiding, lodging and summer outdoor education programs.
• Paddles & Saddles Guide Service:
  Customized Camping/Hunting/Fishing Trips, Whitewater Rafting Trips, Team Building Activities, and Mother/Daughter wilderness adventures.
• Rideout's Lodge:
  Join us for guided canoe and kayak float trips on 22 mile long East Grand Lake and nearby "picture-perfect" and pristine rivers. Featuring scenic waterfront lodging and premium home cooked meals.
• Saco River Canoe & Kayak:
  Come and rent your canoe we are just across the street from Swan's Falls, the most frequently used access to the Saco.
• Sunrise International:
  Respected nationwide for combining the best elements of traditional northern guiding and canoemanship. Sunrise is a traditional eastern Maine guiding outfit.

Kayak Expeditions:

• AAA Whitewater:
  North Country Rivers has launched a whitewater kayak school. Come enjoy the thrill of learning how to manage a kayak on one of Maine's fabulous rivers.
• Aqua Adventures:
  Supplying you with all of the adventure and relaxation you and your family need. From WILD to MILD, we offer the finest personalized Whitewater Rafting trips on the West Branch of the Penobscot, Dead and Kennebec Rivers.
• Bullfrog Adventures:
  We offer unique guided and outfitted canoe, kayak and tubing adventures in Eastern and Central Maine. Day trips as well as multi day canoe camping adventures are available.
• Camps on Wilson Pond:
  Nestled in the mountains, both upper and Lower Wilson Pond offer kayakers and canoeists unforgettable trips on their crystal clear waters.  Loons, eagles, and moose wading in the waters are sights to be captured by all.
• Cry of the Loon Kayak Adventures:
  We offer three day trips on Maine's Northwestern lakes and flatwater rivers, including the famous "Moose River Bow Trip". We provide guided trips and rentals of canoes and kayaks.
• The Eggemoggin Oceanfront Lodge:
  Relaxing adventures that start on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Check out our all inclusive Adventure Package!
• Fly Rod Jackie - Master Maine Guide:  
  Meet Fly Rod Jackie, a Master Maine Guide Fly Fishing in the Western Mountains, catching salmon, trout & bass.
• Maine Island Kayak Co:
  Sea kayak Maine’s 2,000 islands on ½-10 day trips & courses. Great courses, educational trips.
• Maine Wilderness Tours:
  Works with some of the state's premier canoeing guides to book you the trip of a lifetime.
• Moxie Rafting:
  Nothing else you will do will compare to the Moxie Outdoor Adventure experience. Visit us in the Forks.
• New England Outdoor Center:
  Offers guided tours for intermediate and advanced paddlers on the Penobscot, Kennebec and Dead rivers.
• Northeast Guide Service:
  Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Drift Boat Fishing, Overnight Trips, & Canoeing Trips & Instructional Clinics on the Kennebec, Dead, & Penobscot Rivers.
• North American Outdoor Adventure:
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Kennebec, Dead, Penobscot Rivers in Maine since 1984.
• Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort
  View moose, loons and osprey as you paddle a pristine wilderness lake. Fully outfitted one & multi-day trips.
• Northwoods Camp Rentals:
  Spend the day exploring Maine's spectacular scenery and wildlife from a touring kayak. Moose, loons, osprey, waterfowl are common sights. New England's premier outdoor adventure resort.
• Northwoods Outfitters:
  Come join us on one of our guided kayak outfitting trips or moose safaris, or let us help you plan and outfit your own self-guided trip.
• Rideout's Lodge:
  Join us for guided canoe and kayak float trips on 22 mile long East Grand Lake and nearby "picture-perfect" and pristine rivers. Featuring scenic waterfront lodging and premium home cooked meals.
• Saco River Canoe & Kayak:
  Enjoy a leisurely one day trip around Mt. Tom to Walker's Bridge; or perhaps an overnight journey downriver to Lovewell's Pond or Brownfield. 
• SeaEscape Kayak:
  Paddle among the islands, enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch, then return home on the last ferry or spend the night at one of the island lodging facilities.
• Three Rivers Whitewater
  Whitewater Rafting on the Kennebec, Penobscot and Dead Rivers in Maine, USA. Full service Rafting Outfitter with accommodations ranging from river side camping to a classic Maine Inn.
• Tideway Treks:
   Glide down a tidal river or paddle the gentle reversing falls into an historic salt marsh with a Registered Maine Sea Kayaking Guide! Tideway has a great selection of safe, easy and interesting treks. Come paddle with us!
  

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