Made in Canada
Souris River Canoes
In short
Yes, Souris River Canoes makes its products in Canada, in Atikokan, ON. It makes kevlar wilderness tripping canoes. The company is Canadian owned.
Souris River has built canoes in Atikokan, near Quetico Park, for over 30 years. Owners Keith and Arlene Robinson are longtime paddlers and racers, and they lay up their hulls with Kevlar fibre and epoxy resin rather than the polyester or vinylester most builders use, aiming for stiff, light boats that hold up on rocky wilderness trips.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Souris River Canoes
- Parent company
- Souris River Canoes
- Products
- Kevlar wilderness tripping canoes
- Made in
- Atikokan, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Dealers and outfitters in Canada and the US, or direct from the plant
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- sourisriver.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- You can book a guided tour of the Atikokan plant to see the canoes being built.
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.
Souris River Canoes: questions people ask
Where are Souris River Canoes products made?
Souris River Canoes makes its products in Atikokan, ON, 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 Souris River Canoes make?
Kevlar wilderness tripping canoes. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Souris River Canoes a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Souris River Canoes is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Souris River Canoes?
Dealers and outfitters in Canada and the US, or direct from the plant. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Souris River Canoes?
Yes. Browse Sports Products for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Ontario further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
