We Build Canoes
to build adventures to build memories to build on tradition
Built Around You
Your canoe should be a lifelong adventure sidekick.
It should help you reconnect with what matters. Built for paddlers, by paddlers, our canoes are shaped by craftspeople, neighbors, experts, and friends who look forward to being part of your journey.
Rooted in the Finger Lakes paddling region of New York, Hemlock Canoe Works has been redefining modern canoes for a generation. Our canoes have nothing missing and nothing extra-everything is in the right place. The proof is in the paddling.
Designed & Built in New York
Rooted in the Finger Lakes paddling region.
By Paddlers for Paddlers
Designed by experts.
Refined in the Wild
Tested over years and miles.
Canoes
Find the canoe that fits
Our canoes are designed around purpose, paddler size, and water type.
Built for how you paddle, where you go, and what you carry.
Extras
Beyond new builds.
In addition to building new canoes, our shop supports paddlers by providing professional repairs, parts and advice, used boats sales, demos and test paddles.
Used & Demo Canoes
We offer a rotating selection of used and demo canoes. Trade-ins are accepted on new builds, and we occasionally take well-maintained boats on consignment.
Demo Nights & Events
Try our canoes for no charge in a risk free, comfortable, laid back setting. Paddlers of all experience levels can test multiple models, ask questions, and feel the differences on the water.
Repairs & Restoration
We provide professional canoe repair and restoration for both our own builds and boats from other makers. Structural repairs, trim work, and refinishing are handled with durability and longevity in mind.