Old Town offers a wide variety of canoe models and designs, each with features and design elements to meet specific paddling needs. In choosing your Old Town canoe, keep in mind that no single boat can do everything well. Old Town makes specialized canoes designed to do one thing very well, along with general recreation canoes that will do most things pretty darn well.
To choose the right canoe for you, first make an honest evaluation of your intended needs and uses. What types of canoeing activities will you participate in most of the time? Will you paddle mostly on calm lakes and ponds, in waves and whitewater? Will you seek lazy days fishing and exploring wilderness rivers, or the thrill of competition? Will you paddle alone or with family and friends? Once you are determined these parameters, you can choose the canoe design that will fit your needs most of the time.
Recreation
Recreation canoes are suitable for a wide variety of on-water activities. They are perfect for people who want to paddle their local lake, pond or quiet river. Though these canoes do not have the performance features of more specialized canoes, their stability and versatility make them the right choice for families and newcomers to the sport of paddling.
Tripping /Expedition
Expedition canoes are high volume canoes designed for whitewater and/or carrying large loads. They are rockered for maneuverability, deep and flared in the ends for dryness and built to withstand heavy abuse. Also a great choice for large family outings.
Sporting
Our Sporting canoes are designed for a variety of outdoor activities. These platform canoes offer high initial stability and are versatile enough to be paddled, rowed or motored. In fact, some have square sterns for mounting a motor.
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