S ince launching our newest model the Prospector 14 Solo about a month ago we’ve been fielding some great questions from you all. Here are a few of your P14 FAQ answered! How does this model compare to other solo models in your line?  The rest of our solo models have fairly niche applications: the Trapper in our Recreational Series is ideally used as a stable platform for fishing on small waterways, the Fox in our Cruiser Series is ideally used as a flat water cruiser model for lake crossings, and the Supernova in our Whitewater Series excels as a river tripper. On the other hand the Pros ..read more

I n our neck of the woods the leaves have nearly all dropped and the snow has started flying in parts of the province. For most of us, paddling season is drawing to a close in Ontario. You might be wondering what to do with your lovely Nova Craft Canoe and other canoe tripping gear during the offseason. You wouldn’t be alone. Recently Dennis Rogers of the Canoehound Outdoor Adventure show on Youtube hosted a special live broadcast dedicated to the subject featuring Nova Craft’s very own lead repair tech Dan Walker. Watch here as Dan fields questions about canoe storage and maintenance (tip: sk ..read more

Working for a canoe manufacturer has its perks – including unlimited access to a demo fleet of models to try at staff paddling events or to borrow for your weekend paddling adventures. This kind of access comes in handy when the time comes to buy a canoe of your own and you’ve tested a few out. But when you’re spoiled for choice, what do you choose??  Find out what the staff at Nova Craft Canoe are paddling when they’re out of office below. Chris, Owner – Bob Special in Blue Steel with Ash trim upgrade“Perfectly sized boat for a few days solo in Killarney, my favourite park. The ash trim ..read more

We are so excited to announce that tickets are now LIVE for the ultimate canoe tripping raffle. W e’ve partnered with some incredible brands to raise money for an even better cause this summer. 100% of the proceeds from every raffle ticket sold goes directly to Waterways, a Winnipeg-based non-profit that partners with Indigenous communities, agencies, and partners to deliver canoe programs promoting wellness and culturally relevant recreation to Indigenous youth across Manitoba. ⁠Learn more about Waterways and the great work they are doing with their programming here. Now, the prizes! If you’r ..read more

Welcome to our new series where we are profiling select authorized Nova Craft Canoe dealers and sharing the stories behind some of the best independent boat retailers in the world. First up: Canots Légaré located just outside of beautiful Quebec City. C anots Légaré is a family business with a rich history: five generations at your service for over 110 years. Their team is made up of enthusiasts and experts in boat sales and rentals whose mission is to help people of all ages discover the pleasure of paddling. From May to October, Canots Légaré offers packages that allow you to take advantage ..read more

Our bestselling canoe with a new look: introducing the Special Edition Prospector! New for 2023 We’ve put together a Special Edition Prospector 16, a fresh twist on the beloved model in our most popular material. The SE Prospector features clear interior and exterior gelcoat, revealing the black and white weave of the Basalt/Innegra fibres in our TuffStuff composite. Viewed up close you can see the weave pattern, while from a distance the boat appears as steely grey. The Special Edition Prospector comes equipped with an attractive package of included features. Performance wise, you can expect ..read more

We’re thrilled to feature our first ever guest blog writer: Sammi Armacost. Sammi is an avid and experienced canoe tripper who was featured here previously in our 6Northof60 profile. She was also cast in Nova Craft Canoe’s EDC video profile in 2019. Sammi currently lives in Minnesota and is working on her first book.    The first time I stepped foot in a canoe and put a paddle to the water, I was fifteen years old; my dad sent me away to a wilderness-tripping canoe camp in Northern Minnesota. I grew up a city girl, in Oakland, California where I may have gained an appreciation for t ..read more

Canoeing can be a peaceful way to connect with nature, a fun activity to spend time with family outdoors or an exhilarating experience riding whitewater rapids on challenging river runs, picking the right canoe for you can be a bit more complicated than you might think. There are many things to consider: the types of trips you plan to take, the number of people you’ll have a long, and materials, durability, and weight. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to select the perfect canoe for your needs. Where Do You Plan to Paddle? Where you plan to paddle is the most important facto ..read more

T his proprietary composite material was first introduced in 2002, and yes, inspiration for its name did come from the movie Zoolander. After all it makes a ridiculously good looking canoe. In the past couple of years we’ve seen Blue Steel surge in popularity. It’s not hard to see why: for folks looking at a top-of-the-line canoe Blue Steel offers the best strength-to-weight ratio. With increased interest surrounding our Blue Steel materials we’re addressing some of the frequently asked questions we’re fielding here at HQ. What is Blue Steel? Blue Steel is a proprietary composite material cons ..read more

H unter and Harris is a labour of love and the family business of husband and wife team Milan and Mira Friscic. They built a reputation for building beautiful and high performing handcrafted canoe paddles and were embraced by the paddling community for their sought-after solid cherry and laminated paddle designs. Nova Craft commissioned H&H to build a limited edition run of 50th anniversary paddles in 2020. Shortly afterwards H&H closed unexpectedly after quietly selling off their remaining inventory. Their hiatus didn’t last long though. Earlier this year Nova Craft Canoe partnered wi ..read more