10 notable Canadian boat-manufacturers
Here are 10 notable Canadian boat-manufacturers. I highlight each with key info and why they’re considered among the largest/important in Canada.
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Company |
HQ / Province |
Notes and significance |
|---|---|---|
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KingFisher Boats |
Vernon, B.C. |
Builds heavy-gauge welded aluminium boats for lake/river/coastal. Recognised as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. kingfisherboats.com+1 |
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Princecraft Boats Inc. |
Princeville, Québec |
Founded 1954; uses H36 aluminium; offers pontoon, fishing, deck boats. Wikipédia+1 |
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Legend Boats |
Ontario (Greater Sudbury area) |
Described as “one of Canada’s largest boat companies” and fastest-growing Canadian brand. Legend Boats+1 |
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Silver Streak Boats Ltd. |
Sooke, B.C. |
Specialises in all-welded aluminium boats since 1987, strong niche on West Coast. Silver Streak Boats+1 |
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Campion Marine Inc. |
British Columbia |
Designs/manufactures family/cruiser/fishing boats. Campion Boats |
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Hike Metal |
Ontario |
Custom boat builder, known for blending advanced marine tech + craftsmanship; referenced as a key Canadian boat manufacturer. Hike Metal |
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MetalCraft Marine Incorporated |
Kingston, Ontario |
Builds aluminum boats (including workboats/patrol/fire boats) – though more industrial/commercial, still part of Canadian boat-manufacturing landscape. Wikipédia |
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Jasper Marine Boats Ltd. |
British Columbia |
Smaller scale but high quality welded aluminium boats; shows breadth of Canadian manufacturers. Jasper Marine |
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Naden Boats |
Temagami / Northern Ontario |
builds aluminium fishing boats; niche but recognised in Canadian market. Wikipédia |
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Ontario Yachts |
Burlington / Ontario |
Established sailboat builder (fibreglass & racing hulls) – shows inclusion of sail & power boat makers in Canada. Wikipédia |
