Canadian-Based Canoe and Kayak Manufacturers
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Known for premium hand-crafted canoes, kayaks, and pack boats.
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Manufactures kayaks, canoes, and boating accessories.
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Specializes in high-performance racing, tripping, and pack canoes.
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Specializes in traditional wood-canvas canoes.
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Canada’s oldest canoe company, producing cedar and composite canoes.
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Manufacturer of high-quality, handcrafted canoes.
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Known for kevlar canoes, particularly suited for wilderness tripping.
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Known for innovative, durable T-Formex and composite canoes.
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Manufactures affordable, durable plastic kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards.
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Well-established brand for whitewater and recreational kayaks.
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Manufactured by Western Canoeing in Abbotsford, specialized in durable, high-performance canoes.
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Leader in thermoformed, lightweight recreational and touring kayaks.
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Produces durable canoes, particularly popular in the West.
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Premium folding sea kayak. Portable, durable, modifiable and adventure-ready.
Canadian-Made Paddle Manufacturers
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Crafts custom wood canoe paddles, based in Muskoka.
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A widely recognized manufacturer of high-quality canoe paddles.
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Custom wooden canoe, kayak, and SUP paddles and accessories in Minden, ON.
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Specialized canoe and kayak paddles, based in Thunder Bay.
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Manufacturer of high-quality wood canoe paddles.
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Custom wooden canoe, kayak, and SUP paddles and paddle-making clinics, based in Paris, ON.
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Known for durable, efficient paddles.
Canadian-Based Personal Flotation Devices
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Based in Ottawa, they offer varied PFD options designed for paddling.
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Manufactures almost all of its products in Ontario, known for comfort-focused designs for paddlers, sailors, and families.
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A leading Canadian manufacturer (over 55 years of experience) known for producing high-quality foam and inflatable PFDs for, among others, the military and professional users.
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A Canadian-based brand that produces specialized gear, including PFDs.
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Produces industrial-grade work PFDs approved by Transport Canada.