Small territory located in the South of Maine, this 4-seasons destination offers recreational activities and historic and cultural attractions.

Portland is classified as being one of the best places to live and to visit in this part of the country. One of the characteristics differentiating Portland from the other cities is that it is surrounded by water on three of its sides. Portland, the largest city of Maine, awaits you with its activities and its sympathetic people: fishermen, sightseeing and pleasure cruises, restaurants and shops. Greater Portland & Casco Bay typically represent all that you can find in the state of Maine. The observatory located in Portland allows you to discover the city and Casco Bay.

Outdoor fans will be overjoyed by the external activities offered: white-water rafting, fishing, downhill skiing, golfing, sailing, mountain climbing and biking. Some cultural entertainments are at your disposal such as watching the sailboats in Portland Harbor, going to the theatre, taking a historic tour, art or brewery guided tours.

Activities:

• Annie's Book Stop : New and old books, especially science-fiction and children's books are sold at a half price. In the city of Freeport.
• Wolfe's Neck Farm Foundation : Visit a free farm promoting durable agriculture, the environmentalist instruction and healthy life. In the city of Freeport.
• Smiling Hill Farm : Farm including several services such as a zoo, an ice cream store and a dairy. In the city of Westbrook.

A diary of the events being held in the area of Greater Portland & Casco Bay for the year 2005:

• Umbazooksus and Beyond: The Maine Woods Remembered
  Relating the visitor's life of the beginning of 20th by their camping equipment, fishing, cameras and an example of a canoe model. From January 28 to June 5.
• The 2005 Governor's Conference on Tourism
  Tourism conference. In the city of Portland April 29.
• Maine Games
  A festival kind of Olympic Games where amateur athletes perform. In the city of Portland from June 11 to 27.
• 3rd Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations
  Discover flavours, crafts and performances of the ethnic nations. In the city of Portland July 30.
• 6th Annual Maine WinterFest
  Family activities such as sliding, concert, entertainment, toboggan, etc. In the cities of Falmouth and Freeport from December 14 to 17, 2006.