Traditional Cedar Canvas Canoes
We specialize in the construction of traditional cedar canvas canoes with the highest aesthetic values and superior handling characteristics. Our canoes are handcrafted using high quality marine-grade products and century-old techniques. All of our canoes are constructed in a way that meets or exceeds the standards set by the Wooden Canoe Builders Guild, thus ensuring that your canoe will withstand the test of time..
These elegant canoes paddle like a dream and mirror the beauty of the world around them. There is something special about exploring the world in a vessel crafted from materials taken from nature. Whether you enjoy solo paddles, day trips, or full expeditions, we have a design to help you make the most of your time on the water.
We currently offer three models/designs: 12’Solus, 15’ Cruiser and 16.6’ Journey. Choose the design that matches your paddling style and have us custom build one for YOU in your choice of wood tones, finishes and accessories. There is nothing more memorable than paddling a canoe perfectly matched to your individual preferences and style.
Our standard model canoes cost $400/ft and are built to your preferences from the following options:
- Red Cedar &/OR White Cedar planking
- White Cedar Ribs
- Ash Gunwales. Other wood types may be available upon request/based on availability.
- Ash &/OR Cherry Parts (decks, thwarts, yolk) Other wood types may be available upon request/based on availability.
- Hand crafted seats in your wood choice (Ash or Cherry) and finished in your choice of hand cane, pressed cane, babiche (rawhide), flat paraline or webbed. *Other wood types may be available upon request/based on availability.
- Interior finished with high gloss varnish
- Exterior hull in your choice of fiberglass (clear or painted) or traditional canvas covering painted the colour of your choosing (visit Epifanes Yacht Coatings for more information)
- High quality Brass stem bands
- Brass Ring on Bow Deck
*Custom paint, decals and stained parts available at extra charge. Some wood types may also cost more than Ash.
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For those looking for a canoe with different lines (stem/gunwale shape) than our standard models, we may be able to custom build it for you using our molds (building form) as a starting point. Please see the section on Artisan Canoes for an example of a fully customized canoe build or submit a custom build request here.