5 Kayaking & Canoeing in Bar Harbor That You Shouldn't Miss

May 2, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

Mansions and majestic hotels serve as reminders of Bar Harbor’s past (in the 19th century, it was a favorite vacation spot of society’s upper crust). Today, visitors kayak, explore Acadia National Park, go bird- or whale-watching, and enjoy salty sea air and sandy beaches.
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1. National Park Sea Kayak Tours

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National Park Sea Kayak Tours

Ecological Sea Kayak trips on the remote West Side of Acadia...Half Day (4 hours) AM, PM & Sunset. (2.5 - 3 hours) "on-the-water"... Top Rated on Trip Advisor. Great Wildlife Sightings (Harbor Seal, Porpoise, Bald Eagle, Osprey, Loon, other Sea Birds. Locally owned and operated since 1993. Professional Sea Kayak Guides provide all equipment, instruction and van transportation. Beginners welcome.

2. The Natural History Center

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The Natural History Center

The Natural History Center is a family-run business leading birding, nature, and adventure tours in Acadia National Park, Downeast Maine, and beyond. Whether you are interested in learning about birds or adding to your life-list, learning to kayak or build on skills you already have, or wanting a professional biologist to lead you on a nature tour, they have a staff of experts to help. Take your family on a tide-pool adventure. Go on a photo safari to capture birds or the hidden gems of the natural world. Take a scenic tour of Acadia National Park, learning about the natural and cultural landscape. In the winter, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing is an excellent activity. Join The Natural History Center for any of your favorite outdoor adventures. Tours are generally geared to small groups. All ages and abilities are welcome. Tours are available year-round.

3. Down East Birdwatching and Nature Tours

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5.0 based on 111 reviews

Down East Birdwatching and Nature Tours

Offering Personalized Birdwatching and Ecology Field Trips around Bar Harbor & the Coastal Gulf of Maine since 1993. Mission Statement for DENT Our mission is to safeguard the ecological integrity of the Gulf of Maine bio-region through holistic experiential programs in ornithology and ecology aimed at educating the public about our unique global ornithological connections and the impacts of human ecology in the Gulf of Maine.

4. Acadia Park Kayak Tours

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4.5 based on 175 reviews

Acadia Park Kayak Tours

The lowest prices, smallest groups, and most eco-friendly business practices on Mount Desert Island. Open group size is limited to either six or twelve people. Private groups can be any size. We offer sunrise, morning, day, sunset, night-time star gazing/bioluminescence, and private tours. We meet in Bar Harbor and give tours on both the east and west sides of Mount Desert Island. A portion of every tour's fee goes towards ocean conservation. All trips are led by a Registered Maine guide. No former kayaking experience is necessary and all required equipment is provided. We also provide upon request fleece jackets, rain jackets, wetsuit mittens, and fleece hats.. We are also the only outfitter that provides an option to crate your dog at our location while kayaking with us.

5. Coastal Kayaking Tours

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4.5 based on 361 reviews

Coastal Kayaking Tours

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