Welcome to the 41st Paddling Season at St. Regis Canoe Outfitters.
We are very grateful to all our returning customers. Your support and enthusiasm means a lot to us. If you are new to the Adirondacks or to paddlesports, we welcome you to a lifetime sport.
Paddling is a great way to go - we assist families with young children, couples who want to get away, reacquaint and relax, and others who want to push their limits with distance or time. Everyone wants quality time. Our customers have found that "great adventures are made better by top-rate gear and guides."
Why St. Regis Canoe Outfitters?
- 40 Years in Business
- Free route information
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff who provide attention to detail
- Quality Gear
- Ideal Location
- Base of operations directly on the Saranac River in downtown Saranac Lake
- Wide Range of Services and Programs
- 29 different rental boats, 5 outfitting packages
- Guides - day and overnight trips
- Instruction
The Saranac Lake Base and store provides riverfront convenience at an easy to reach, yet downtown location in Saranac Lake Village. Restaurants, the post office, deli, gas and convenience stores, and Main Street shopping are all within walking distance.
We will do everything we can to make your trip a success.
Why the Adirondacks?
... a combination of wild lake shores, wilderness land, and accessibility that is rare anywhere and unique in the Northeastern United States.
Exciting, new wild areas continue to be added to the Forest Preserve: since the early 2000s the Whitney Wilderness Area, the Santa Clara Tract, Henderson Lake, Round Lake, the Essex Chain of Lakes, and Boreas Ponds have all been opened to the public. All areas provide remote backcountry camping with clear waters and mountains that abound with wildlife: loons, deer, coyotes, otter, beaver, among others. Moose are even making a comeback. If you are quiet, and lucky, you may see bear, mink, fisher, or bobcat.
You may paddle entirely in Wilderness Areas or you may paddle through a unique patchwork of state and private lands that make up the Adirondacks. Your trip may be a two-hour exploration with binoculars or it may be a week-long expedition with a group of friends.
Either way, you will appreciate the knowledge, expertise, and courtesy of our staff in helping to show you the natural world we all live in. Just pick an area to explore....
We look forward to working with you!!
-- SRCO Team
About Our Staff
Maeghan Farnham
Owner - Grew up in Fredonia, NY where she spent her summers digging in the garden and exploring the creek behind her grandparents' house. She has a wide diversity of experience and training in canoeing, sea kayaking, rock climbing, and outdoor living skills, all of which she loves to pass on to clients. While she has experience teaching people of all ages and backgrounds, she especially loves introducing children and families to canoeing and kayaking. Maeghan graduated with a Masters in Sports & Recreation Administration from Eastern Washington University, and a Bachelor's degree in Expeditionary Studies from SUNY Plattsburgh. This is her third season at SRCO.
Steve Cerri
Owner - Steve earned a degree in Economics and Mathematics from Saint Michael's College, where he took on the role of Head Outfitter for the college Outdoor Program. He has spent the past several years as the manager of Osprey Sea and Surf Adventures, and Hill Chief and Rookie Trainer on Killington Ski Patrol. Steve is an avid paddler and outdoor gear enthusiast with a skill for teaching. This is Steve's second season at SRCO.
Amelia Dragone
Manager & Guide - After studying Wildlife Science at SUNY ESF, Amelia relocated to Saranac Lake. Her passion for backpacking, hiking, skiing, paddling, and just being outside are a few of the reasons she was drawn to SRCO. She hopes to help others gain interest in the natural world and learn many new skills while here at SRCO. This is Amelia's fourth year working at SRCO.
Kate Hale
Seasonal Outfitting Coordinator - After growing up in the Finger Lakes of New York, Kate moved to the Adirondacks to pursue her passion for the outdoors. Before working at St. Regis, she was a rock climbing guide for kids and teens in Colorado and Wyoming. She spent her time teaching them about the sport and how to respect the environment around them. In the winter, she enjoys backcountry skiing and ice climbing, and in the summer, she enjoys mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, climbing and of course, canoeing. This is Kate’s second season at St. Regis.
Reservations
- Please call for more information about our various guides. Any of these people are patient, passionate teachers who love to share their enthusiasm for outdoor lore.
- Reservations can be made with a deposit of one half the total guide cost. Any one day program must be paid in full at time of reservation.
- Please call us for your guide fee. Generally the cost of a Private Guide starts at $325 per day for up to 4 people, and $25 for each additional person.
- All reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable. If circumstances beyond our control cause us to cancel any reservation (extremely rare!), we will promptly refund your deposit in full.
- We look forward to helping you.
