Maine Boatbuilders Tours: Old Town Canoe

Maine Boatbuilder Tours

MAY 22, JUNE 18, JULY 17, AUGUST 21, SEPTEMBER 18, OCTOBER 16, 1PM

 Members $15/Non-members $20

Back by popular demand, Maine Maritime Museum offers its series of Boatbuilders tours. Venture further along the coast and explore six unique builders. Register early as these tours will sell out!

Old Town Canoe

JULY 17, 1PM

 Tradition and technology have had a long and comfortable marriage at Old Town. In 1898 they built their first wood-and-canvas canoe, a more durable, lower maintenance improvement on the Native American birch bark canoe that was its inspiration. The same spirit of innovation continues into the 21st century, as they continually strive to advance the art of paddling through better designs and lighter, more durable materials. As much as Old Town looks ahead, they also keep one eye on the past, continuing to be inspired by the best of classic boat-building traditions. Old Town’s wood canvas canoes are still hand-shaped on the same cedar forms, now more than 100 years old.

AUGUST 21:  Morris Yachts

SEPTEMBER 18:  Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc

OCTOBER 16:  Wilbur Yachts