Made in Canada
The Dory Shop
In short
Yes, The Dory Shop makes its products in Canada, in Lunenburg, NS. It makes wooden Grand Banks dories and rowing boats. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1917.
The Dory Shop has built wooden boats on the Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, waterfront since Henry Rhuland founded it in 1917. It is one of the oldest continuously operating commercial boatbuilding shops in North America, and it still uses patterns and jigs from the Grand Banks fishing era. Its dories are made from oak, pine, cedar and hackmatack with copper fastenings.
Key facts
- Brand name
- The Dory Shop
- Parent company
- The Dory Shop
- Products
- Wooden Grand Banks dories and rowing boats
- Made in
- Lunenburg, NSNova Scotia
- Where to buy
- From the shop on the Lunenburg waterfront
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1917
- Website
- doryshop.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The shop has never stopped building boats since 1917, through every change of owner.
Buying Sports Products made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the specific model; a brand may make some lines here and others abroad.
- 02Ask whether replacement parts, re-blading or repairs are available.
- 03Look for any safety certification required for helmets and protective gear.
- 04Fit matters more than origin, so try gear on or check the sizing guide.
The Dory Shop: questions people ask
Where are The Dory Shop products made?
The Dory Shop makes its products in Lunenburg, NS, 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 The Dory Shop make?
Wooden Grand Banks dories and rowing boats. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is The Dory Shop a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. The Dory Shop is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy The Dory Shop?
From the shop on the Lunenburg waterfront. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was The Dory Shop founded?
The Dory Shop was founded in 1917.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like The Dory Shop?
Yes. Browse Sports Products for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Nova Scotia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
