Available Now – New colour Aviator Grey

Holy Cow Canoe Glow in the dark. Designed by the Holy Cow Canoe Crew.

For more information on the journey check out the Twitter moments

Fairy Lake Dock #Acton

Thank you @HolyCowCanoe for supplying us with a canoe for our research trip to Algonquin Park @TheTomThomson @BetwixtBetween1 @GerminioP pic.twitter.com/ElNlJFURm6

— Joel Richardson (@joelarichardson) October 14, 2016

Watson Lake, Arizona Photos from the Sherman Family

Earlier this week, we shipped out a beautiful kevlar canoe to Arizona. We are pleased it arrived and has already had it’s maiden voyage. These are the photos we received as well as the letter describing the area.

Dear Holy Cow,

We thought you’d like to see Watson Lake in Prescott, AZ.  We bet you didn’t think you would see anything like this scenery in AZ! Watson Lake is surrounded by very picturesque granite boulders that were formed long ago when molten granite was extruded up to the surface from far below, cooling, cracking, and weathering into all these shapes.  We really like the canoe. It did seem a bit more tippy than our old Grumman, but we learned to deal with that. It did paddle nicely. Many of the southwestern states along with California are in the throes of a major drought. Lots of lakes are bone dry. Prescott is the exception; all our lakes were over their spillways this year! Not true about Lake Powell and Lake Mead which are at or below 50% full pool. Getting real serious if we don’t get weather changes for several years.

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All the best,

Tom and Kathy

Thank you to Tom and Kathy, for sharing your maiden voyage with us with these beautiful pictures. We are saddened by the drought you are experiencing. We do hope that the rains come, and you’ll enjoy your canoe whenever you can!

warm regards,

from all of us here at the cow.

From the DJ McPhail Photography website;

DJ McPhail is a Nature and Outdoors Photographer based in Peterborough, Ontario Canada.

His unique touch, and love for the outdoors is illustrated in all his photos. DJ is very passionate about Photography and the image viewer can see this by the effort and work he puts into getting the right shot.

DJ travels all over Ontario Canada capturing beautiful Nature, Landscape and Wildlife Photography, as well as the elusive Aurora Borealis.

DJ won the 2014 Ontario Out Of Doors Magazine annual calendar contest with his photo of a Common Loon and Chick – ‘Follow Me’ as well, winning the Landscape category of the Kawartha Highlands photo contest with this photo. ‘Trails & The Aurora’, The photo will be printed in this years Park information guide with Ontario Parks

We are very excited to promote DJ’s photography and feel his passion for the outdoors matches our passion with getting you into a canoe!

14′ UltraGlass Algonquin Prospector

Although many children spend their days indoors playing video games and watching TV, these 2 little cuties are out enjoying nature. Family time, learning, listening, and relaxing cannot be combined any better than by going for a paddle. No matter the time of year, our kids say their best memories and happiest times are spent in our canoe. With the weather warming up, it’s almost time to get out on the water and we can hardly wait!
Photo by The Pughs
(Ron, Ang, Gabe & Lauren)

Thank you to everyone who sent in a photo in our 2014 Paddling Photo Contest! Congratulations to the Pugh family, Ron, Ang, Gabe & Lauren for their winning pic with over 119 likes and lots o’ shares! They have a won a #HolyCowCanoePrizepack. Such a cute photo! Love how you’re all wearing Life Jackets! Thank you!

Check us out on Facebook and join the conversation. We discuss everything there is about paddling.
Happy Paddling everyone! From all of us here at the Cow!

We are a proud member of the American Canoe Association.

The ACA website; “Founded in 1880, The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling; stewardship support to help protect paddling environments; and sanctioning of programs and events to promote paddlesport competition and recreation.”

From the ACA website;

• Provide the general public with FUN paddlesport opportunities
• Make paddling education and instruction accessible
• Improve access to all paddling venues
• Expand paddlesport to people of all abilities and to the underserved
• Influence stewardship issues and public policy that affect paddlers and the paddling experience
• Promote paddlesports competition at the local, regional and national levels
• Create strategic alliances with clubs and other organizations that represent the outdoor experience in order to expand awareness and knowledge of paddlesport
• Communicate the benefits of canoeing, kayaking, rafting and stand up paddleboarding as healthy lifetime recreation activities

“The heart of the ACA is the people who paddle, cherish and protect the rivers, lakes, streams, bays and oceans of the United States and beyond.”

As a perk to joining the ACA,  here is a spectacular ACA member benefit!

From the ACA website: “Sugar Island is located in the heart of the Thousand Islands in Gananoque, Ontario Canada, which is an international tourism destination near the St. Lawrence Islands National Park. The 35 acre island is privately owned by the ACA and is available to all members for year round use.

“Getting to Sugar Island is as much of part of your trip as your stay. The island is located approximately one mile from the Canadian Mainland. You can paddle out to the island or the great folks at Misty Isles Lodge in Gananoque, Ontario offer a water taxi service to the island.”

“What to do on an island you might ask? The island is rustic, with no modern amenities. It is a pristine, pure environment with crystal clear water, clean air, and beautiful night skies. Swim, snorkel, fish, paddle, sail, or simply relax.”

‘2014 ACA National Encampment: July 27 – August 8’

• New ACA members receive two(2) free nights of camping! (Reservation Form)
• Directions
• Maps (Detailed / Overview)
• Brochure
• 2014 ACA National Encampment
• History of Sugar Island (Article 1 / Article 2 / Powerpoint)
• Ecology of Sugar Island (PDF)
• Sugar Island Rules & Regulations (word)
• Sugar Island Emergancy Action Plan (word)
• For reservations, contact Marcia Banholzer
• International Canoe Regatta at Sugar Island (YouTube)

‘Sugar Island offers all ACA members the opportunity for a unique paddlesport camping experience. Stay for a weekend, a week, or a month!”

Join ACA today! Visit the ACA website for more information.

Official Supplier for Petawawa

Press release:

Every year the Canadian Forces, Garrison Petawawa holds a grueling Iron Man triathlon. This year our Canadian troops will be training and paddling Holy Cow lightweight Kevlar 15′ Algonquin Prospectors.

It is with great honor to be an official supplier for the CFB, winning the 2014 CFB procurement bid.

For more information on the Iron Man Competition, CTV Ottawa News

You can visit the CFB website for previous year results on the competition.