Maine Canoe Symposium | June 7-9, 2024 ABOUT SCHEDULE REGISTRATION CONTACT

June 7-9, 2024

Camp Caribou, Winslow Maine

Established in 1986, the Maine Canoe Symposium is a fun-filled weekend where you can learn new skills, connect with other paddlers, share stories, and enjoy the quintessential Maine sport of canoeing.

3
Lakeside Days
20
Instructor led, On-Water Classes
30
Land-based Presentations and Workshops
100+
Happy Paddlers

Proudly Sponsored By:

The Maine Wilderness Guides Organization is an association of Registered Maine Guides and Sporting Camp/Lodge owners who are committed to protecting the habitat in which we guide for our profession, our clients, and for the fish and game we pursue. Our membership is composed of a diverse selection of professional guides who are committed to providing safe, educational, and meaningful outdoor experiences for our guests. MWGO guides have made a commitment to maintain qualifications and standards higher than those required by the state. MWGO is the leading organization offering guide training and development opportunities for the professional guide and those preparing to take the Maine Guide exam.



ABOUT MCS


OUR MISSION

The Maine Canoe Symposium encourages participants of all ages to develop an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of North American canoeing heritage and to develop canoeing and related skills through educational workshops, presentations, and hands-on instruction.

PROGRAM

Whether you're just getting started or are a veteran paddler, The Maine Canoe Symposium offers a variety of programming to meet all skill levels. We provide the instruction, canoes, paddles, PFDs, and anything else you need to get out on the water. The weekend incorporates the wide range of workshops on various paddling techniques, including basic recreational, competitive, freestyle, and whitewater, as well as traditional canoe tripping and poling.

In addition to our on-water program, we also feature land-based workshops and presentations across a wide range of related topics. Past workshops have included topics such as First-Aid, Paddle Making, Predicting and Understanding Weather, Painting and Photography, Maine History, Knot Tying and Tarp Setup, Fly Fishing, and Open-Fire Cooking, to name a few.

The Maine Canoe Symposium also offers a companion children's program which includes kid-friendly activites, like low-ropes and paracute games to canoe safety and even paddling their own canoe!

INSTRUCTORS

At the Maine Canoe Symposium you can receive individualized instruction from an amazing group of Registered Maine Guides, Canadian paddlesport professionals, and seasoned canoe enthusiasts.



Explore topics like:

Canoeing for Fitness

Trip Planning

Safety Skills

Map and Compass

Meal Planning

Plant Identification


SCHEDULE

Planning for the 2024 water and land workshop schedule underway and will be available well in advance of the Symposium - Usually late April/Early May.

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NEW FOR 2024:

This year's event will span Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! The pace will slow a little, and our new venue will allow us a little more elbow room. We'll include Friday and Saturday evening activities, on-site tenting or cabin bunks, and an exceptional on-site dining experience. We still have to work out many of the details but it's well underway.

Schedules from past years are available below for reference. Please note that the program remains fairly similiar from year to year with new workshops added each year for variety, depending on the availability of our volunteer instructors.


No need to print your own schedule, we always have plenty of printed schedules and maps on-hand on the day of the event.

LOCATION

The Maine Canoe Symposium is proud to partner with the Camp Caribou for Boys to offer a beautiful and emersive program.




REGISTRATION

Registration is OPEN


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CONTACT

If you have a question, please contact us.
David is very friendly! He's happy to answer any questions you may have or discuss special accomodations.


Phone: 207-650-2669
Email:info@mainecanoesymposium.org
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