HEMLOCK CANOE WORKS · FINGER LAKES, NEW YORK
Let's Go Paddling
Canoeing has a way of slowing things down.
Early mornings on quiet water. Evenings around a campfire. Long days outside where emails and freeways feel far away.
Sometimes it’s adventures with close friends. Sometimes it’s quiet solitude.
Wherever the water takes you, we hope a Hemlock canoe helps you get there.
Your Adventure. Your Story.
Your Hemlock.
Hemlock Canoes
Hemlock Canoe Works is a small canoe shop in the Finger Lakes region of New York. For more than 45 years our team has been designing and building lightweight composite canoes for paddlers across the country.
Our boats reflect a blend of tradition and modern materials. Many of our designs trace their lineage to the work of founder Dave Curtis and other influential canoe designers. Today our small team continues that tradition—building each canoe carefully in our shop before it heads out onto the water.
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.
The builders
Handcrafted
Every Hemlock canoe begins and ends in our shop in western New York. It’s where designs are refined, boats are built, and paddlers stop by to talk boats and plan their next trip.
At the heart of Hemlock Canoe is the small team of craftspeople who care deeply about good design and time on the water. Building canoes is a labor of love, and our team loves every day of it.
We keep the shop intentionally small so that every boat receives careful attention at each step of the build.
Visit the Shop
Stop by and talk paddling
Demo Nights
Try canoes on the water
Repair Work
Keep your canoe going strong
Paddling Advice
We’re always happy to help
plan a visit
Visit the Shop
Hemlock Canoe Works is located in the Finger Lakes region of western New York. Visitors are always welcome during shop, or by appointment—whether you’re picking up a canoe, looking for advice, or just stopping by to talk paddling.
Experience a Hemlock Canoe
Next Steps
Head over to our history page to learn more about Hemlock. You can also swing by the shop or reach out directly if you have any questions.
Stop By
See the canoes in person, talk through options, or schedule a test paddle to see how different models feel on the water.
Talk to a Builder
Have questions about models, fit, or construction? We’re always happy to talk through options and help you choose the right canoe.