Made in Canada
Abitibi & Co.
In short
Yes, Abitibi & Co. makes its products in Canada, in Rouyn-Noranda, QC. It makes canoes, kayaks, fishing boats and Labrador sleds. The company is Canadian owned.
Abitibi & Co. builds canoes, kayaks and small fishing boats by hand in the Abitibi region of Quebec, carrying on more than 70 years of local boatbuilding. Co founders Jean-Daniel Petit and Guillaume Leblanc use Kevlar and fibreglass for strength and low weight, and also make Labrador sleds for towing gear behind a snowmobile.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Abitibi & Co.
- Parent company
- Abitibi & Co.
- Products
- Canoes, kayaks, fishing boats and Labrador sleds
- Made in
- Rouyn-Noranda, QCQuebec
- Where to buy
- Online, MEC, SAIL and outdoor retailers
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- abitibico.ca
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The company runs a repair centre and encourages owners to restore older boats.
Buying Outdoor & Footwear made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the boot or jacket itself; "Designed in Canada" is common in this category.
- 02Ask whether boots can be resoled, by the maker or a local cobbler.
- 03Treat temperature ratings as a rough guide; fit, socks and activity matter too.
- 04For moccasins or mukluks sold as Indigenous-made, ask about the maker and community.
Abitibi & Co.: questions people ask
Where are Abitibi & Co. products made?
Abitibi & Co. makes its products in Rouyn-Noranda, QC, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Abitibi & Co. make?
Canoes, kayaks, fishing boats and Labrador sleds. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Abitibi & Co. a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Abitibi & Co. is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Abitibi & Co.?
Online, MEC, SAIL and outdoor retailers. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Abitibi & Co.?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Quebec further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
