Canoe Repair Experts in Muskoka

Professional canoe, kayak, and paddleboard repairs, restoration, storage, and consignment sales serving Muskoka, Algonquin, and greater Ontario since 2006.

River Rash happens!

From small cracks and worn skid plates to full structural restoration and fleet maintenance, we help keep paddlers, camps, outfitters, and resorts on the water more days of the season.

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Trusted by Paddlers Across Muskoka & Beyond

Located in Huntsville on the doorstep of Algonquin Park, Johnny’s Boat Shop has become a trusted destination for canoe, kayak, and paddleboard repair throughout Ontario.

Led by John Gall and backed by decades of hands-on composite repair experience, the shop specializes in fibreglass, Kevlar, carbon composite, wood, and Royalex repairs for everyone from individual paddlers to camps and outfitters managing large fleets.

Whether it’s restoring an old favourite canoe, installing skid plates before a backcountry trip, or maintaining hundreds of fleet boats during the off-season, the goal remains the same:

keep your boats performing properly and keep you out on the water longer.

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What We Do

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Paddlecraft
Repairs

Professional repairs for canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and composite boats including hull damage, gelcoat repair, skid plates, and structural restoration.

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paddlecraft
Storage

Secure canoe, kayak, or paddleboard winter and seasonal storage with optional maintenance and spring cleaning services.

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Maintain
& Restore

Protect your investment with seasonal maintenance, refinishing, annual inspections, and full restoration services.

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Parts &
Accessories

Shop-tested repair materials, replacement parts, and maintenance products available in-store for DIY and professional repairs.

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Fleet
Services

Trusted by camps, outfitters, resorts, and school boards across Ontario to maintain fleets from a few boats to several hundred.

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Used canoe
Sales

Looking to buy or sell a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard? Browse used paddlecraft available through our consignment sales program.

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Real Restorations Real Results

We specialize in professional maintenance and restoration services for paddlecraft across Muskoka and Algonquin, helping keep your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard looking great, performing properly, and ready for many more seasons on the water.

Seasonal maintenance and annual inspections
Hull refinishing, polishing, and UV protection
Skid plate maintenance and preventative care
Wood trim, seat, yoke, and thwart restoration
Fleet maintenance for camps, outfitters, and resorts

Maintenance & Restorations

Used Canoes
& Kayaks

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What Our Clients Say

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"I can’t say enough good things about Johnny’s Boat Shop in Huntsville, Ontario. More than 10 years ago, my custom Swift Kipawa developed a split in the wooden gunwales. When I got the canoe back, you genuinely couldn’t tell where the split had been. The repair has held up perfectly for over a decade of paddling."

— Randy M. (Google Review)
"My 14 foot Vermont Adirondack Dory was damaged in the ice storm this spring. Only had the boat a few years and it was very sad to see the damage. Johnnys Boat Shop took care of my boat so well. I’m really happy with the repair. It took me a while to find someone who could take care of the problem, but Johnnys Boat Shop took it on without hesitation. Now I have many more years ahead of peaceful rowing. Thank you!"

— Ester T. (Facebook)
"We stumbled upon John Gall by looking for recommendations on the Algonquin Park FB group. It’s no surprise that Johnny’s Boat Shop was 98% of the recommendations."

— Kerry V. (Facebook)
"I wrecked my race board pretty badly. Johnny knew race season was starting and I needed my board ASAP. I had it back before I had a chance to call and check in. I couldn’t find where the damage was. Very happy with the whole experience. Very good work, great customer service and awesome COVID safe place. Highly recommend"

— Megan S. (Facebook)
“My husband and I have no problem taking a roadtrip to get exceptional service, and that was exactly what we did. We travelled from the Ottawa Valley to Huntsville and back on a Sunday, and back again the following Friday.”

— Kerry V. (Facebook)
“If you want perfection and impeccable customer service, he’s your guy. Thanks John, we are customers for life.”

— Kerry V. (Facebook)
"As a cottage resort we need to keep replacing and repairing and Johnny's Boat Shop has been a huge help to us."

— Jenny M. (Facebook)
“Not only did John have no problem with us dropping the canoe off within 24 hours of contacting him, he completed the work on our Prospector Swift Kevlar Fusion in less than a week.”

— Kerry V. (Facebook)

Canoe Repair Experts in Muskoka

River Rash happens!

Trusted by Paddlers Across Muskoka & Beyond