Nova Craft Blog Posts

Prospector 14 Solo FAQ

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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How to: Winter Canoe Storage

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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Nova Craft Staff Picks

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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Ultimate Canoe Tripping Raffle

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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Dealer Profile Series: Canots Légaré

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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Introducing the Special Edition Prospector

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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Nova Craft Acquires AJK

Nova Craft Acquires AJK

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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What is Blue Steel?

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 […]

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