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7890 Highway 7, Guelph Eramosa.

What’s SUP you ask??

Holy Cow Canoe is pleased to offer this new and fun outdoor activity to Fairy Lake. Thinking of something different for date night, girls night out? or something for the kids. Try stand up paddle boarding. We have safe stable SUP boards specially designed for the first time users equipped with a longboard paddle. Fairy lake is a calm and quiet lake perfect to try out your new skills. We have available to you an instructor who can help you with your paddle sport needs.

From Wikipedia; Stand up paddle surfing and stand up paddle boarding (SUP), (Hoe he’e nalu in the Hawaiian language) are sports originating in Hawaii as an off-shoot of surfing. They enable surfers to paddle farther into the ocean than is typical or to paddle standing up as a sport unto itself. A 2013 report called it the outdoor sporting activity with the most first-time participants of any in the United States that year.^[1] Paddlers race on lakes, large rivers and canals, ride breaking waves, and glide over long distances along sea coasts, often using tail winds to aid the trip.

Stand up paddlers wear a variety of wet suits and other clothing, depending on both water and air temperature since most of their time is spent standing on the board.

A related, traditional sport, paddleboarding, is done kneeling on a board and paddling with the hands, similar to a butterfly swimming stroke. The term “paddleboarding” is sometimes incorrectly used to refer to stand up paddle surfing.

Historian and writer Steve West, notes that the contemporary notion of stand up paddle boarding, if attributed to the Waikiki Beach Boys of Oahu during the 1960s, considers that outrigger canoeing should in fact be recognised as the direct link between the idea of standing on a board and propelling it with a canoe paddle, seeing as these two primary skills (board riding and paddling) were merely being combined, by people who had traditionally grown up around both skills as part of their cultural right of passage.

Canoe Kayaks and SUP boards are available to rent at the Fairy Lake Outpost in Acton – Please visit our rental page for more information. 

Instructional help is available, drop in classes, as well as a class on Fridays at 1pm. Join us at the boathouse.

New Stand Up Paddle Boards are available

Celebrating 2015 Pam Am games coming to Toronto

The Holy Cow Canoe Factory Pre-season clearance. We are both excited and proud of Canada hosting the 2015 Pan Am games. We would like you to join in on the fun.

As the paddling season approaches, the best time to get a great deal on your new Holy Cow Canoe is before the 2015 PanAm games hits Toronto.
Our line-up of light weight & durable recreational canoes offer unrivaled versatility, solid stability, outstanding capacity, tracking, while remaining efficient and easy to paddle. This assures you and your family an enjoyable paddling experience on each and every one of your adventures.

You can expect the quality, fit, & finish of our canoes to reflect our 37 years of practical canoe building experience. As you would expect; independent reviews of our canoes can be found by searching online.

Currently we have a number of our award winning, light weight kevlar and ultra-glass canoes at greatly reduced prices.

These are all brand new canoes which have been deeply discounted due to minor cosmetic imperfections in the exterior finish (only).
These marks are very minor and do not affect the strength, safety, performance, or durability in any way which should be clear when seen in person. All canoes are brand new & will come with the full factory warranty.
You will not be disappointed!  For a list of current inventory, clearance prices, and specifications, please visit the clearance page of our website. These clearance canoes are limited in quantity and go quickly.

Looking for something specific?
For a limited time order any new “made to order” Holy Cow Canoe & save 25% off the regular retail pricing.

Please feel free to call or e-mail us if you have any questions, would like any additional information, or require assistance in deciding on the correct model canoe.

Phone; 519-853-9729

A reputable company, with an established track record helps to ensure your canoe will be safe, reliable, and remain enjoyable to paddle. A Holy Cow Canoe offers over 37 years of history and engineering. Having experimented with countless designs, materials, and procedures we build the very best in a paddling craft, and a canoe that considers safety, durability, and ease of use along with weight. All of our canoes exceed Transport Canada’s technical standards & we are listed as a recognized manufacturer with the Canadian and U.S Coast Guard. We are also proud to be a current supplier to the Canadian Forces.
We build great boats that you and your family will enjoy for many years. We love what we do and it shows!

Discounts and any sale pricing indicated is based on pick-up and cash payment at the Holy Cow Canoe Hwy 27 factory production facility located in Acton, Ontario. Clearance inventory is limited in quantity, and considered first come first served.
Applicable taxes and delivery are extra, and not included in pricing. Additional options, accessories, and/or custom upgrades are available.

Inventory changes regularly and frequently.
The Holy Cow Canoe Company cannot guarantee the availability of all inventory listed on web site.
Please contact us to inquire about availability of any particular item in advance at 519-853-9729 or by e-mail sales @ holycowcanoe com.

Do not hesitate to call us if you need any assistance selecting the ideal model/size for your needs, or would like a better understanding of recreational canoes in general.

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.