Wooden Canoe, Kayak and Small Boat Kits and Plans
About Bear Mountain Boats
JoanĀ Barrett and Ted Moores have been helping people build their own canoes, kayaks and small boats for 45 years. Lessons learned in the Bear Mountain workshop have been passed on to hobby builders through their how-to books, including the classic resourceĀ Canoecraft,Ā asĀ well as in classes and online forums.Ā
From high quality cedar strips and building materials, to complete canoe kits and canoe plans, Bear Mountain Boats can provide you with everything necessary to build your own beautiful wooden craft using the woodstrip epoxy method.
Bear Mountain Boats also produces 30' Canadian sprint racing canoes, builds one-off custom boats including the electric fantail launchĀ Sparks,Ā and has restored historically significant watercraft.Ā
Read Our Latest Blog Posts
Builder Stories: The 25-Year Canoe Build by Alex Cutting
Many woodworkers take years to realize their dream of building a canoe, but Alex Cutting's story is unique in that he laid the first planks as a child and finished the work as a full-grown adult.Ā His story struck us as aĀ testament to patience and perseveranceāand the final product was worth the wait.
Up on Bear Mountain: Reflections from the Early Days
An old photo from ourĀ archives gives Joan an opportunity to reflect on the early days of the business, and its origins on the original Bear Mountain.
A Tribute to the Loyal Shop Dog
As of winter 2022, virtually everyone on earth can agreeĀ the past couple of years have been rough. At Bear Mountain we've been fortunate to be able to to continue supplying builders, and we're glad to have helped people pour their creativity into a project rather than spending more time stuck in a vicious news cycle. Sometimes, though, there's no substitute for a quiet moment with a good dogāand so we've put together a little gallery featuring two of our favourite things.