Made in Canada
Orca Boats
In short
Yes, Orca Boats makes its products in Canada, in British Columbia. It makes custom wooden canoes, kayaks and small boats, kits and plans. The company is Canadian owned.
Orca Wooden Boats custom builds wooden canoes, kayaks and small row and sail boats on Canada's west coast. Much of the work uses cedar and other local woods. If you would rather build your own, they also sell kayak kits, plans, canvas canoe supplies and finishing products, and they take on repairs and restorations.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Orca Boats
- Parent company
- Orca Wooden Boats
- Products
- Custom wooden canoes, kayaks and small boats, kits and plans
- Made in
- British ColumbiaBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Direct from the company website
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- orcaboats.ca
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Boats are custom fit to the paddler, and home builders can buy kits and plans.
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.
Orca Boats: questions people ask
Where are Orca Boats products made?
Orca Boats makes its products in British Columbia, 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 Orca Boats make?
Custom wooden canoes, kayaks and small boats, kits and plans. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Orca Boats a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Orca Boats is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Orca Boats?
Direct from the company website. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Orca Boats?
Yes. Browse Sports Products for more Canadian makers, see other brands from British Columbia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
