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Our Canoes
Our canoes are built by quality manufacturers
like Swift and Bell. Many of our rental canoes are the lightest
Kevlar and Carbon composite tripping canoes available. Our
fleet includes a wide variety: from easy-to-paddle recreational
craft to sleek touring canoes right up to 26' North Canoes
that carry 10 people, ideal for groups and team building.
For more details and specifications on the
canoes we rent, visit the manufacturer's web pages:
Our most popular rental canoes are listed
below. Please inquire about other models - we may have it!
| Type/Brand |
Model |
Length FT |
Approx Weight |
Comments |
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| Aluminum |
| Grumman / Marathon |
Standard |
17' |
75 lbs |
Very stable, popular with groups |
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| Royalex (ABS) |
| Swift Canoe |
Dumoine |
16' 4" |
70 lbs |
Our most popular river canoe |
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| Bell Canoe Works |
Chestnut Prospector |
16' |
59 lbs |
The classic Chestnut Prospector in a tough river touring
version. |
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| Mad River |
Horizon |
15' 2" |
56 lbs |
Good cargo capacity and surprising speed for a short
boat. |
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| Expedition Kevlar |
| Swift Canoe |
Algonquin |
16' |
48 lbs |
Very stable and easy to handle. |
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| Swift Canoe |
Algonquin |
17' |
54 lbs |
Need room? This is your canoe! |
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| Swift Canoe |
Keewaydin |
17' |
54 lbs |
Sleek and fast - the most performance in this category. |
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| Superlight Kevlar |
| Swift Canoe |
Kipawa |
16' 6" |
42 lbs |
Our most requested rental - ideal for Alg. Park trips |
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| Swift Canoe |
Winisk / Temagami |
17' 6" |
46 lbs |
Choose either the sleek paddling of the Winisk or
the larger capacity and stability of the Temagami (3-seat
version also available). |
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| Swift Canoe |
Quetico |
18' 4" |
60 lbs |
Third seat available for extra passenger |
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| Featherweight Carbon / Kevlar |
| Swift Canoe |
Mattawa |
15' 6" |
38-40 lbs |
Ideal for lighter paddlers - stable and quick |
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| Swift Canoe |
Kipawa |
16' 6" |
40-42 lbs |
A lighter version of the SL model |
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| Bell Canoe Works |
Chestnut Prospector |
16' |
41 lbs |
A true Classic in Ultralight Kevlar / Carbon |
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| Bell Canoe Works |
Northwind |
17' 6" |
44 lbs |
Fast and light for those who like to travel that way. |
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| Solo Kevlar |
| Swift Canoe |
Osprey |
15' |
36-42 lbs |
Fun to paddle and easy to manouvre. |
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| Swift Canoe |
Shearwater |
16' 2" |
36-42 lbs |
Stable and fast - best for larger paddlers and new
soloists. |
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| Fiberglass (day touring) |
| Swift Canoe |
Algonquin |
16' |
56-60 lbs |
Ideal for day paddling with no or little portages |
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| Swift Canoe |
Algonquin |
17' |
60-64 lbs |
Third seat available for extra passenger |
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| North Canoe |
| Voyageur Style |
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26' |
300 lbs |
Seats 10 people, great for team building or groups |
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Please note some canoe models may have limited availability
- please call before booking to avoid disappointment.
Canoe Rental Notes
- Rental charges are based on the number of calendar
days equipment is away from our store, regardless of usage.
- A two day minimum charge applies to overnight rentals.
- Rentals taken after 2 PM or returned before noon qualify
for half-day rates, after the two-day minimum. There are
no half-day rates available for complete outfitting packages.
- For no additional charge, equipment can be picked up
the evening preceding the first day of your trip, in order
to get an early start, by advance arrangement.
- Rates are shown in Canadian funds. Provincial
sales tax (PST) & the federal Goods and Services Tax
(GST) are extra.
- A credit card imprint (Visa, MC, Amex) will be taken
on arrival and is required for any rental. If you do not
have a credit card, be prepared to leave a minimum $500
cash deposit (debit cards accepted). A $1000 minimum cash
deposit is required for whitewater rentals.
- Canoe rental price includes a paddle per person and
a “safety kit “ (whistle, 15 m rope and bailer),
lifejackets (PFDs) are extra.
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Used Canoes
We are often asked if we sell our rental canoes.
The answer is, "Yes we do."
We usually have a number of used rental canoes
for sale at our Oxtongue Lake store. Most are Kevlar and
include popular models from Swift, like the Kipawa and Algonquin.
Prices range from $500 to $1000 or so depending on the model,
construction and condition. In the winter months, call Algonquin
Outfitters at 1-800-469-4948 for more information or visit
the Oxtongue Lake location to look at the selection. From
May to October, pease call Swift Algonquin at 705-635-1167
The Swift Canoe and Kayak company sells new
canoes and kayaks and used rentals as well. Call the head
office in Gravenhurst at 1-800-661-1429 for more information.
Their e-mail address is swift@swiftcanoe.com.
For details on all their models, upcoming sales in your
area and more, check their site at www.swiftcanoe.com.
For more details you can see our Used
Boat Sale page here.
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