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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
Swift Keewaydin 16, Ruby Red Kevlar Fusion Swift Keewaydin 16, Ruby Red Kevlar Fusion
Swift Keewaydin 16, Ruby Red Kevlar Fusion
$4,500.00

Lightweight Touring Canoe in Excellent Condition, $4,500

This beautiful Ruby Red Swift Keewaydin 16 is a premium touring canoe built for paddlers who want speed, efficiency, comfort, and easy portaging without sacrificing stability or cargo space. Whether you're heading out for weekend adventures in Algonquin Park or longer backcountry trips, the Keewaydin 16 is one of Swift’s most versatile and sought-after tripping canoes.

Built in Swift’s lightweight Kevlar Fusion construction with stunning Carbon Kevlar Trim, this canoe offers exceptional performance on the water while remaining easy to carry on portages. The integrated carbon gunwales are maintenance free, incredibly strong, and give the canoe a clean, high-end finish.

This canoe features:

  • Cherry contour seats for added comfort

  • Centre seat, ideal for families or solo paddling from the middle position

  • Detachable cherry yoke for comfortable and balanced portaging

  • Swift Carbon Kevlar Trim with composite-mounted seating system

  • Excellent speed and tracking with nimble handling

  • Lightweight design for easy loading and carrying

Ideal for:

  • Multi-day canoe tripping

  • Weekend adventures

  • Day paddling

  • Easy portaging routes

This canoe has been fully inspected by Johnny's Boat Shop and is in excellent condition. It shows very well and is ready for the water.

At $4,500, this is an excellent opportunity to own a high-end Swift touring canoe at a significant savings over new pricing.

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What Our Clients Say

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  • "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)

  • "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)

  • “If you want perfection and impeccable customer service, he’s your guy. Thanks John, we are customers for life.”

    — Kerry V. (Facebook)

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A Northland canoe, locally built and in from it's usual home in Algonquin Park. New gunwales/decks, some ribtops, some varnish, new keel, a little fiberglass, a little paint, some new parts, and ready for hibernation! All set for ice-out 2026. In the
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