Whitewater Rafting Maine

Canada Falls Whitewater Rafting Maine

Maine Rafting on the Penobscot River Canada Falls

The South Branch of the Penobscot Canada Falls Section may be Maine's most challenging and exciting river run. We are the only commercial Maine whitewater rafting outfitter on the South Branch of the Penobscot River. Canada Falls is steep, narrow, technical, and unforgiving. Saturday releases are scheduled from July through mid-September. If you have done all the other Maine whitewater rafting rivers, want the ultimate challenge, or just like technical Maine whitewater rafting, come let Northeast Guide Service show you what we think is the best river in Maine. There are four Class V rapids in this four-mile section that will keep your blood pumping. We run this section twice, for maximum adreneline. 

The South Branch of the Penobscot River Canada Falls Section originates from Canada Falls Lake and is released every Saturday in July, August, and through mid-September. We run levels from 900 cfs down to 500 cfs. The higher the level the more excitement. This Maine whitewater rafting river has a rapid around every turn, along with beautiful scenery. This river is a must-do for any Maine whitewater junkie. 

Daily trips: Scheduled Releases (see below)

Volume: 500 cfs through 900 cfs

Length: 8 miles

Difficulty: Class III-V

Location: North Maine Woods, Maine

Minimum Age: 14

Previous Experience: Required

Check out our Canada Falls Raft and Stay Packages

Frequently Asked Questions about White Water Rafting Trips

• All equipment provided. State of the art self-bailing rafts, Type V lifejackets, paddles, helmets, all safety equipment, transportation, Registered Maine Guide in every boat, photo slideshow of the days adventure (available to purchase at an additional cost), and our famous river lunch are all included. Wetsuits are available at an additional cost.
• A user fee of $12.00 to cover road access to the river and a State of Maine head fee is added to each rafting guest.
• All South Branch of the Penobscot River Canada Falls Section trips meet at the Northeast Guide Service - North Maine Woods Basecamp at 8am.
• Video is available on any trip at an additional cost and must be requested in advance.
• Minimum 8 participants on guided trips or join an existing trip.
• Sport Rafts are available for all Canada Falls Section river trips. Sport Rafts are the smallest rafts on the river. Everything looks and feels bigger. Sport rafts are also driven by only the most experienced guides.
  • $20 per person for a 14' raft (minimum 6 people)
  • $30 per person for a 13' raft (minimum 4 people)

*Sport Rafts guarantee that you will have your own raft.

• Book a trip with 16 people and the 16th person is FREE!!!
• We pride ourselves on small personalized trips.
• Ask about our "Two Rivers in Two Days" discount packages.