Old Town

Advancing Tradition

Tradition and technology have had a long and comfortable marriage at Old Town. In 1898 we built our first wood-and-canvas canoe, a more durable, lower maintenance improvement on the Native American birch bark canoe that was its inspiration. We did the same thing with the kayak in 1940, rendering the traditional seal-skin design in more durable wood-and-canvas.

The same spirit of innovation led us to introduce lightweight fiberglass versions of our kayaks and canoes in the 1950s and '60s. And it has continued into the 21st century, as we continually strive to advance the art of paddling through better designs and lighter, more durable materials, like today's three layer polyethylene and three layer Superlinear.

As much as we look ahead, though, we always keep one eye on the past, continuing to be inspired by the best of classic boat-building traditions.

Discovery Series

Versatile, stable and easy to handle - these are ideal canoes for all-around family fun.

Osprey Series

A great choice if you're looking for a lightweight, stable canoe with excellent durability. Easy to handle both in and out of the water, we built this boat with an arched bottom and straight sides so it is efficient and maneuverable. Paddling or rowing this versatile canoe excels on the water.

• Nylon web seats
• Braced center seat
• Polyethylene decks with grab handles
• Black vinyl gunwales

Visit Old Town for information about their full line of canoes and accessories.