Join us for a very special Friday night presentation with renown Maine Guides Polly Mahoney and Kevin Slater as they share their canoeing adventures in Maine, Alaska and Canada.

Join us on Saturday night for a fascinating look into Penobscot traditions with Barry Dana, former Chief of the Penobscot Nation in Maine from 2000-2004. Barry has devoted his entire life to promoting the traditions of Maine's indigenous nations. He will bring his unique perspective to MCS as Saturday evening's featured speaker.

 

We offer canoeing, outdoor skills, living history activities, hikes, swimming, games, a climbing wall, arts and crafts, and time to just play, all under the pines of Winona.

Children's Events 2010 (28K)

 

 Saturday afternoon join the Canoe-a-thon, a freindly competition where everyone wins. Test your paddling, poling, knot tying, and rescue bag throwing skills. There are events for kids, adults, even the pro-staff. Sometimes the kids best us all. Regardless of who wins, everyone has fun in this seriously light hearted competition.

 

The starting cannon fires at noon on Sunday. Be ready to either paddle or cheer your favorite team on! Which team will receive the infamous Golden Boot Award in 2010?

The Maine Canoe Symposium is supported by many fine sponsors and individuals that donate paddles, books, packs, poles, and gear of all kind for our silent auction on Saturday evening and our door prize giveaway after lunch on Sunday. Bring your checkbooks and find great deals while supporting MCS.