City of Old Town Unveils Stay & Play Packages

Several “Paddle Adventures” offer Guided Trips through Old Town-area Waterways

(OLD TOWN)- The City of Old Town today unveiled an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to experience the great outdoors in Maine’s Canoe City.

“Stay & Play Paddle Adventures” allow participants to paddle hassle-free on some of the area’s most scenic waterways in an Old Town Canoe. Participants can choose from one of seven guided Paddle Adventures, with varied experience levels and routes, allowing for relaxing to moderate paddles while enjoying Maine’s great outdoors.

“The collaboration involved in the ‘Stay & Play Paddle Adventures’ has been tremendous,” said Old Town Mayor David Mahan. “This idea became a reality simply because of the cooperation of everyone involved. Old Town is a beautiful place with gorgeous waterways, and I am thrilled that they are now a little more accessible for visitors to the area.”

The City partnered with various businesses, communities, and organizations in the Old Town area to make the packages available to the public. Old Town Canoe, Johnson Outdoors, Black Bear Inn, the University of Maine, Penobscot Nation, Cyr Bus Line, Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Old Town Trading Post have all contributed energy and services to make the project a success.

“This is a great opportunity for any outdoor enthusiast because they are able to paddle along our beautiful waterways in world class kayaks and canoes,” said Tim Magoon from Old Town Canoe. “Participants are also able to learn about the city that Old Town Canoe has called home for more than 100 years.”

The Stay & Play packages will run during specific weekends starting in June and through the end of August. All packages include equipment, ground transportation and guides. Participants can chose from half or full-day Paddle Adventures, which start as low as $39.95 per person, or overnight Stay & Play packages starting at $141.95 per person.

“The Stay & Play package offers an opportunity for a healthy outdoor experience in Maine,” said Becky Cyr of Cyr Bus. “The great thing about it is you can enjoy the great outdoors without having to worry about the hassle of transporting or storing your gear. All the equipment you need will be at the location for you when you arrive on a Cyr Bus.”

For more information about the City of Old Town’s Stay & Play Paddle Adventure packages, please visit the website at www.old-town.org/play or call Irene at 207.827.3965.