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The Black Fly (Display)
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The 6' Black Fly   click on images for large view

This replica canoe is made to same the exacting standards and quality as our full sized models, but is designed to be used for merchandising, decorative or ambiance displays in specialty stores and restaurants.

 
The 12' Chemaunis
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The 12' Chemaunis   click on images for large view

This beamy, stable canoe is a favourite of casual canoeists, combining extremely light weight and paddling ease for both children and adults.
It is available as a single or two seat model and is ideal for ponds, marshes, small rivers and lakes.

 
The 14' Camp-Mate
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The 14' Camp-Mate    click on images for large view

If you are looking for a shorter canoe that will do the same job as a much larger model, this brawny little canoe is for you. The 14' Campmate is full to the ends, wide and stable, easy to carry, store and paddle. It will comfortably carry 2 passengers and gear. The Campmate is an excellent canoe for light tripping, fishing and general use.

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The Half-Moon (solo)
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The 14'9" Half-Moon (solo)   click on images for large view

The Half-Moon is a solo paddling canoe for smaller persons. It has a solid feel when leaned and its smaller wetted surface maintains equal hull speed with a lighter less strong paddler. It can be comfortably paddled sitting in the centre of the canoe and can be turned easily when slightly leaned. The above water line shape allows for increased final stability and increased paddling efficiency and comfort.

 

The Soul-Mate (solo)
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The 15' Soul-Mate (solo)    click on images for large view

An easy gliding canoe that can be used for tripping, the Soul-Mate is ideal for "sit & switch" and traditional style paddling. The canoe retains a light and responsive feeling with loads up to 300 lbs. Its unique 'tuck-in' at the centre sheer allows for relaxed travelling and its 2-1/4" rocker makes for easy turning. Reserve bouyancy is created when loaded with a paddler and gear, as the widest part of the canoe is still above the waterline.

 
Chestnut Bob's Special
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15' Original Chestnut Bob's Special

The everything canoe! Wide beam for stability and load carrying capacity, sharp entry line and shallow arch hull for speed and seaworthiness. Low bows for less wind resistance and lightweight for easy portaging makes this a favourite canoe for fishing, tripping, solos and family fun.

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Jack's Special
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15' Jack's Special   click on images for large view

Expert and experienced canoeists will appreciate the Jack's Special highly rockered, narrow at the beam, round bottomed hull. This model is a highly responsive solo canoe that can be paddled by 2 persons. Its' wide waterline beam gives it great load capacity for tripping. Maximum tumble-home allows the paddler to "tuck in at the side"and paddle in the 'Omer style' leaned position with ease. The fine entry lines and round bottom make for a very fast canoe. With little effort this model leaves other canoes in its' wake.

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The Grey Owl
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15' Grey Owl   click on images for large view

Generally regarded as one of the most beautiful designs, the Grey Owl is an excellent general purpose, extremely lightweight canoe for the young and young at heart.
It is a canoe of exceptional capacity due to its' broad beam carried full to the ends. It has unusual steadiness for fishing or tripping and turns heads wherever it is seen.

 

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The Lakefield
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15' Original Lakefield   click on images for large view

The Lakefield is adapted from an old model made by the LAKEFIELD CANOE Co.,. with its flared sides, wide beam, nicely rising sheerline and fullness at the ends, this canoe is reminiscent of tranquil, peaceful past times.
Its design lends itself to many practical and functional uses, the Lakefield is capable of carrying substantial loads and is very dry riding in choppy water which makes it a good tripping canoe. Although practical, its charm and beauty make the Lakefield an outstanding canoe that remains an important link to our Canadian canoe heritage.

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The Canadian Canoe
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16' Canadian   click on images for large view

The Canadian is the epitome of the Canadian-style canoe, with its high recurve bow it is reminiscent of the venerable Peterborough model. Its' shallow arch hull and fine entry line make it a great tripping and cottage canoe.

 
The Original Chestnut Prospector
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16' Original Chestnut Prospector
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Our own model's lines have been taken from Joe Ziemba's own original early model, vintage Chestnut Prospector. It is an ideal canoe for carrying heavy loads and extended canoe trips. This model is beautiful, functional and safe. The 16' Original Chestnut Prospector remains the quintessential wilderness tripping canoe for lake or river travel.

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The 16' Ojibway
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16' Ojibway   click on images for large view

The 16' Ojibway has all the necessary attributes that a canoe should have: a rounded bottom, tumblehome for solo paddling, and the classic stem shape. Because of the popularity of our 17'6" Ojibway, we designed a shorter version with completely new dimensions to fit the 16' length.

It's beautiful shape evokes thoughts of gliding on a lonely lake in the morning mist or in the evening calm.

 
The Northwind in cedar
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16' Northwind   click on images for large view

Through the years, we have built many a 16' Northwind in cedar canvas. For paddlers looking for a narrower beam, fast tripping canoe, this model is the obvious choice.

The Northwind can carry a good load and be paddled either solo or tandem. The Northwind's long narrow shape makes it ideal for the cedar strip epoxy method of building. It's classic profile is in keeping with traditional designs.

 
16' Wilderness Express
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16' Wilderness Express   click on images for large view

The 16' Wilderness Express has become one of our most popular models. Its' generous beam and depth allows for carrying packs side by side, its lower sheerline is not affected by wind. Moderate rocker gives it manouverability and good tracking. No unnecessary bulk has been built into the design. Its rounded hull shape is very seaworthy and together with its beam is very predictable and safe. The 16' Wilderness Express is an all round exceptional performer.

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The Windstream
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17' WindStream   click on images for large view

The 17' WindStream is an excellent canoe for fishing, long distance tripping and family use. It's shallow arch hull and length provide stability and its fine entry lines give it good glide with each paddle stroke while maintaining a graceful and elegant look.
Moderate rocker makes for easy turning and tracking. The fullness of the hull at paddling positions makes for lots of foot room under the seats for kneeling paddlers. With its 24" bow height and high volume hull, this canoe has lots of room for gear and extra passengers.

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The 17'6" Ojibway
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17'6" Ojibway   click on images for large view

Canada's native heritage is reflected in the long nose of the Ojibway rice gathering canoe bow. Its classic shape compliments the fine lines of the Ojibway canoe.
The Ojibway is an excellent canoe for fishing, long distance tripping and family use. Its shallow arch hull and length provides stability and its fine entry lines give it good glide with each paddle stroke. With a good bow height and high volume hull, this canoe has lots of room for gear and extra passengers.

The 17'6" OjibwayThe 17'6" Ojibway
      


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