Coast to Québec
- Cycle the Maine coast
- Volunteer in rural Maine
- Raft the Kennebec River
- Explore Québec City
- Trip Start: Freeport, Maine
- Trip End: Québec City, Canada
- Trip Dates: June 27 to July 11
July 16 to July 30 - Ages: 14-17 (multiple trips are grouped by age)
- Trip Cost: $2,695 (airfare not included)
What if we promised you biking along the spectacular coast of Maine, rafting on the wild Kennebec River, moose spotting, stargazing, and the opportunity to try out your French in a foreign city? You’ll do all this and more on our exciting Coast to Québec trip. This goal-oriented adventure will have you exploring the back roads of both coastal and inland Maine, and making great new friends as you go. Whether cooking meals together or working on a service learning project, your group with bond with each day’s adventure. Together you will cross the Canadian border and make your way to historic Québec City, the grand finale of this amazing journey!
Maine & the Kennebec River
Our group will meet in Freeport, Maine where we’ll spend the day getting familiar with each other and our gear, and learn safe riding techniques. In the morning we’ll pack up camp and hit the road “downeast,” riding along Maine’s famous, island-dotted coast. On a day off, we’ll spend time working on a service learning project in a small Maine community. We’ll then leave the coast and head inland for the great Maine woods and the Kennebec River, which we’ll raft for a day with professional guides.
Our group will meet in Freeport, Maine where we’ll spend the day getting familiar with each other and our gear, and learn safe riding techniques. In the morning we’ll pack up camp and hit the road “downeast,” riding along Maine’s famous, island-dotted coast. On a day off, we’ll spend time working on a service learning project in a small Maine community. We’ll then leave the coast and head inland for the great Maine woods and the Kennebec River, which we’ll raft for a day with professional guides.
Canada and Québec City
Crossing the border into Canada, we’ll follow back roads to the charming city of Québec. As we navigate narrow cobblestone streets and hear French spoken, we’ll feel as though we’ve just pedaled into old Europe. We’ll spend two nights and a day exploring this vibrant city and celebrating our international adventure.
Crossing the border into Canada, we’ll follow back roads to the charming city of Québec. As we navigate narrow cobblestone streets and hear French spoken, we’ll feel as though we’ve just pedaled into old Europe. We’ll spend two nights and a day exploring this vibrant city and celebrating our international adventure.
Apogee will provide a courtesy van transfer from Québec City back to Freeport at trip’s end. This is a moderate trip with some challenging sections, but is well within the range of any reasonably fit and motivated participant. To check trip availability, please call 877-700-5046 or 207-725-7025, or email Apogee Adventures for more information.
Miles per day: 40 (average)
Miles per day: 40 (average)
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