Handcrafted Canadian Heritage

For more than half a century, Nova Craft Canoe has been building world-class watercraft right here in Canada. They have earned a legendary reputation for exceptional craftsmanship among wilderness guides, whitewater enthusiasts, and elite expedition paddlers like Jim Baird and Kevin Callan. From the rugged, multi-purpose versatility of the iconic Prospector series to high-efficiency flatwater touring hulls like our in house designed Trillium, every Nova Craft canoe is meticulously engineered to provide outstanding tracking, durability, and on-water performance.

Whether you are searching for a showroom-ready boat to load onto your roof rack for this weekend or you want to custom-build a specialized composite layup, such as ultra-light Aramid or rugged TuffStuff, straight from the factory floor, our team is here to help you gear up for your next great adventure. As proud outfitters of these legendary Canadian canoes, we are committed to helping you find or build the exact hull configuration that fits your specific paddling style, river conditions, and storage requirements for years to come.

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Factory Build-to-Order & Model Catalog

Explore Nova Craft Canoe Series

Select a series below to explore specific hull lengths, compare technical specs, and configure custom layups straight from the factory.

Prospector Series
The Definitive Canadian Tripping Hull

Symmetrical hull with responsive rocker. Engineered for heavy backcountry payloads, moving river water, and open wilderness lakes.

Available Lengths: 14′, 15′, 16′, 17′, 18′
Best For: Multi-day tripping, river tripping, tandem or solo
Layups: SP3, TuffStuff, TuffStuff Exp, Aramid Lite, Blue Steel


Recreational Series
Cottage, Family & Casual Tripping

High initial stability with forgiving handling characteristics. Ideal for casual afternoon outings, fishing, cottage duty, and relaxed weekend trips.

Available Lengths: Bob Special 15′, Pal 16′
Best For: Family fun, day touring, cottage life, calm waters
Layups: SP3, Fiberglass, TuffStuff, Tuff Stuff Exp, Aramid Lite, Blue Steel

Flatwater & Touring
Efficiency, Glide & Long Distance Tracking

Sleek, low-profile lines with minimal rocker designed to cut through lake chop and wind, maximizing glide with every stroke.

Available Lengths: Cronje 17′, Haida 17′
Best For: Open-water lake touring, speed, distance passage
Layups: SP3, TuffStuff, TuffStuff Exp, Aramid Lite, Blue Steel


Solo Series
Lightweight Freedom & Nimble Handling

Purpose-built hulls designed specifically for single paddlers seeking lightweight portaging, responsive maneuvering, or quiet fishing.

Available Lengths: Fox 14, Trapper 12, Prospector 14 Solo
Best For: Solo tripping, quick afternoon paddles, ultra-light portaging
Layups: Fiberglass, TuffStuff, Tuff Stuff Exp, Aramid Lite, Blue Steel


River & Whitewater Series
High Rocker & Heavy Impact Durability

Symmetrical hull with responsive rocker. Engineered for heavy backcountry payloads, moving river water, and open wilderness lakes.

Available Lengths: Supernova 14’11” (Solo), Moisie 16’6″ (Tandem)
Best For: Whitewater play, rocky river expeditions, rapid running
Layups: TuffStuff Expedition, SP3


Trillium Series
Effortless Efficiency & Massive Final Stability

Proprietary in-house design featuring a true shallow arch and soft chines from stem to stern. Engineered to displace water smoothly for rapid acceleration, clean tracking in crosswinds, and extreme seaworthiness in big waves.

Available Lengths: 15′, 16′, 17′
Best For: Wilderness tripping, family camping, fast flatwater touring, big wave handling
Layups: Fibergalss, TuffStuff, TuffStuff Exp, Aramid Lite, Blue Steel