Admission:

History Tour: $22.00

History Tour & Lunch*: $48.95

*Extend your time with us and enjoy a meal in our historic, lakeside Dining Hall. Click below to register for this event and see the option to add a meal reservation. Advance registration required. Subject to availability.

Sagamore Institute of the Adirondacks’ Traditional Arts Demonstrations are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts.

Demonstrations are included as a special segment of our daily History Tour, for a limited time only during the listed dates.

Join us for a fascinating look at the art and craft of traditional canoe building in the Adirondacks with master builder Pat Smith. Rooted in generations of regional knowledge and lived experience, this demonstration explores the materials, tools, and techniques that have shaped classic Adirondack guideboats and wooden canoes.

Pat will share stories from the workshop, insights into the history of canoe building in the North Country, and a step-by-step look at how these elegant, functional boats come to life. Whether you’re a paddler, history enthusiast, or lover of fine craftsmanship, this program offers a deeper appreciation for an enduring Adirondack tradition.