Nova Craft Canoe

About Nova Craft Canoe

Nova Craft Canoe is an advanced manufacturing company located in the Smokestack District on Nightingale Avenue in London, Ontario. The company serves a wide range of customers, including individual paddlers, families, and commercial partners such as rental operations, camps, schools, conservation authorities, and provincial or national parks. The company manufactures a variety of canoes designed for different water conditions and skill levels. Their product lineup includes the Prospector series for expedition-level tripping, the Recreational series for casual campers and flat waters, the Cruiser series for speed and long-distance travel, and the Whitewater series featuring deep, rockered hulls for moving water. They also offer a selection of solo canoes and a line of durable kayaks under the brand name Aqua Fusion Kayaks. Nova Craft utilizes a range of materials and manufacturing techniques, including fiberglass, aramid, basalt/Innegra, carbon fibre, and three-layer superlinear polyethylene. Their production methods include composite infusion, thermoplastic vacuum forming, and rotational molding. Founded in 1970, Nova Craft Canoe began as a small-scale, garage-based operation producing fiberglass canoes. Over five decades of heritage, the company has grown from a handful of specialized designs to a full catalogue of models. The business describes itself as being focused on building quality canoes that help paddlers connect with nature. To support their growing demand across Canada, the United States, and parts of Europe, they maintain a dealer network and offer a dedicated Outfitter Program that provides volume discounted rates and specialized models for commercial use.