S tanding at the edge of Wilberforce Falls (Kattimannap Qurlua) was a dream first held by Trace Dunning when he was a college freshman who spent his spare time on canoe tripping forums and exploring Arctic rivers on Google Earth. Trace, a long time camper – then counsellor and trip leader – at Minnesota’s Camp […]
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W e’re excited to announce that our popular line of SP3 Prospectors is available again for order! After our rotomolding equipment was damaged in a 2022 fire these canoes have been on a production hiatus. We have been working hard for the past year to get new machinery in action and have spent the last […]
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T he Thames River Clean Up is an annual community initiative encouraging volunteers to participate in watershed stewardship by “adopting” small sections of the river to clean. The clean up event takes place each spring on the Saturday most proximate to Earth Day and is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. I spoke with Todd […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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We’re introducing a 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. Click here to view the full series of dealer profiles. First up: Canots Légaré located just outside of beautiful Quebec City. C anots Légaré is […]
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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 […]
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W e are excited to announce that, as of June 2022, Nova Craft Canoe has acquired AJK, our supplier of wooden canoe parts, from its previous owner and operator Andy Keniston. Andy started AJK in 1997 and ran the business in the GTA for 25 years after beginning his carpentry career building cabinetry and custom […]
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