Canoe Paddles and Accessories

A tough durable paddle for those who like to cruise the wilderness.  

Grip: 5 ply laminated walnut, cherry and basswood, scroll style

Shaft: 8 ply laminated basswood, oval 1 ¼” x 1 ¹⁄₁₆”, 12° angle

Blade: 11 ply laminated ash, butternut, walnut and basswood

Blade Cross Section Style: cambered

Tip Material & Style: casting epoxy, wraparound

Finish: high gloss exterior polyurethane with UV block

Usage: sit and switch style paddling

Features:​​

• The Fox 40® Classic® is the standard choice referees and coaches at all levels, rescue professionals and general safety worldwide

• Flawless, consistent and reliable

• Easy to blow and cannot be overblown

• Will be heard above ambient noise, loud crowds, the roar of engines, breaking waves and thundering gale-force winds

• Sound will be heard up to a mile away (115 dB)

A humorous historical tale of travelling by canoe through Nova Scotia’s Tobeatic Wilderness Area and Kejimkujik. Mandatory reading for any canoeist in Nova Scotia.

  Tent Dwellers 

 Albert Bigelow Paine (1861-1937) was an American novelist, biographer, and editor. He was the official biographer and literary executor for Mark Twain.

Albert Bigelow Paine’s account of his three-week fishing adventure in the wilderness of Nova Scotia is a true classic. For over one hundred years, the adventures of the author and his companions, Eddie, Del, and Charlie, have been enjoyed by fishers, canoeists, and armchair travellers alike. Written with an unassuming wit, this nimble narrative captures the camaraderie of the journey and the appeal of life in the woods. Paine’s observations on the art of fishing conveys the elements of meditation, competition, and obsession familiar for those who practise, and enlightening for those who do not. His humorous and poetic depictions of campfire meals, tenting, navigation, encounters with wildlife, and assorted triumphs and blunders are as engaging and entertaining today as when The Tent Dwellers was first published in 1908.

   Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing

   ISBN: 9781551097626

Sea Kayaking in Nova Scotia (3rd edition)

A Guide to Paddling Routes Along the Coast

Nova Scotia has some of the most spectacular coastline on the continent. The sea kayak is ideal for exploring those isolated nooks and crannies, where few other vessels dare to venture. Each route includes departure points, trip lengths, and necessary charts and maps; of special note are the safety considerations and the detailed points of interest. With 48 routes spanning Nova Scotia from Briar Island to the Cape Breton Highlands, from Halifax to Pictou, and everywhere in between, this guide includes useful information for what gear to pack, safety concerns, and techniques to make your kayaking expedition as enjoyable as possible.

 The new 3rd edition of Sea Kayaking in Nova Scotia includes new routes, new preface, updated maps and text, 3 eight-page colour inserts with photos, and many of the existing photos have been updated or replaced.

   Author:   Scott Cunningham   

   Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing

  ISBN: 9781551099866

Paddling the Tobeatic - Canoe routes of Southwestern Nova Scotia

 Old Creel's go to resource for canoe trip planning in Nova Scotia!

The rivers of southwestern Nova Scotia flow in and around what is known locally as the Tobeatic which refers to the Maritimes Provinces’ largest expanse of wilderness, all of which lies in southwestern Nova Scotia. Whether you are interested in involved, week-long wilderness excursions or in fair-weather day-trips, you’ll derive much satisfaction from exploring the rivers of southwestern Nova Scotia.

Blending wit with rugged pragmatism and interspersing fasc inating tidbits of local and natural history, paddler and back-country explorer Andrew Smith has created the definitive guide to canoe routes of the Tobeatic. Packed with a wealth of information, including route maps and diagrams of rapids and other difficult river sections, this invaluable guide speaks to both the seasoned canoeist and the casual outdoor enthusiast. Like the best guidebooks, Paddling the Tobeatic inspires its readers to get out and experience Nova Scotia’s natural treasures first-hand.

  Author:   Andrew L. Smith   

  Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing 

  ISBN: 9781551094922

The 'A is for Adventure' Children's Book is a rhyming A-Z book for kids aged 1-100 (it will bring out the kid in everyone!) The book goes through the alphabet, each letter a different activity or lesson, accompanied with incredible illustrations to ignite the imagination. Written by Jan Sebastian LaPierre, who drew inspiration from his own love for the outdoors, and his work as a recreation therapist at a children’s hospital in mental health and addictions (the IWK in Halifax). The illustration are all originals done by the incredible award-winning artist, Christopher Hoyt. Christopher uses pen, ink and water colour to bring each letter to life and captivate any reader, young or old.

Age range: Ideal for kids 3-10. The book is also meant to educate, and focuses on hard and soft skills for children (and adults) to get into the healthy habit of adventure.

We hope this book inspires kids and families to want to get outside and play, together. It's also a great book for anyone who loves adventure!

Now with an exclusive Parks Canada map with a special message from Parks Canada. Custom map includes ALL of Canada's national parks.

Book specs:

• 11" x 8.5" 
• Paperback (soft cover)
• Printed on FSC responsibly sourced paper
• Printed in a facility using 100% renewable energy
• Printed in Fredericton, NB
• Printed using a chemical-free process with vegetable-based inks

This high quality suit is made to order, not mass produced overseas. So please order ahead of your intended cold water adventure.

FZDSBR200

Mista front entry dry suit with relief zipper Breathable dry suit to keep you dry and warm.
New front entry dry suit with an outer skirt with wide neoprene band for a perfect fit.
YKK zipper with metal teeth (diving type) positioned strategically for unmatched freedom
of movement. 4 mm compressed high density neoprene socks sewn and sealed to the suit for absolute comfort in cold temperature conditions. Latex neck and wrists seals
protected by 1,5 mm neoprene overcuffs. Exclusive England made latex cuffs developed
by Atlan. External waist adjustment system with side-release buckle. 9 in YKK ® relief
zipper. Breathable trilaminate nylon, 280 g/m². Small key pocket on the arm. Cordura®
1000D reinforced knees and seat.

High resistant latex seals.

Factory sealed seams.
Impermeability : 10,000 mm H2O
Breathability : 5000 g/m²/24h

Sizes : XS to 3XL (unisex)

 Black  Red  Green
 Pink  Orange

4 mm compressed high
density neoprene socks

See photos for sizing

Essential safetly gear for a successful self-rescue in a sea kayak 

• Two independent air chambers: A single airchamber is sufficient to ensure the required flotation for a self-rescue.
• Short webbing loop combined with side-release buckle at the top to secure the paddle float on the paddle shaft
• Made in the US
• Multiple uses, could also be used in an emergency as a float in the event of a hull puncture on a long trip

17 inch Kayak Pump With Orange Foam. Throws water 5 to 8'.

With a high-visibility design and a high-volume pump, this is a necessary safety tool for any paddler.  Pumps are especially convenient in a sea kayak where scooping actions to bail water out are inhibited by a lack of space in the cockpit.

As with all safety gear, quality is important so you are confident it will perform when you need it most!  Our kayak pumps work as if your life depended on them. Because someday it may. In a water fight, a BilgeMaster pump does what any kayak pump will do. But when you're fighting for survival, it's in a class by itself. Just compare features (see below). You'll see there's nothing like the BilgeMaster for yourself and your loved ones.

100% industrial-grade plastics, stainless steel piston rod. 

Made in the USA

This ruggedly built, carbon reinforced paddle provides maximum power in every stroke for open whitewater boaters and C1 paddlers. 

• Carbon shaft is ovalized for comfort
• Full-sized curved blade is curved for added power.
• Low swing weight paired with comfortable T-grip make this a great whitewater canoe paddle
• Old Creel has used composite AquaBound paddles for many years of reliable service

Shaft Material:  Lightweight Carbon

Blade Material:  abX Carbon Reinforced Nylon 

Blade Size:  8 x 19 in. (20 x 48 cm.) 

Blade Surface Area:  129 sq. in. (832 sq. cm.)

Weight:  26.5 oz (751 g)

Grip:  Ultimate T-Grip

Shield your hands from annoying drips off of the paddle blade with this pair of Aquabound Drip Rings.

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