Kettle River Canoes: Wood-Canvas Canoe Repairs and Restorations

08/04/2025

Claude Delisle at Ghostpine Canoe and Paddle (GCP) is splicing new cedar into the original ribs to repair more than a dozen rib tops.

08/04/2025

Claude Delisle at Ghostpine Canoe and Paddle (GCP) has stretched a new canvas onto a 17' Greenwood Prospector.

07/29/2025

The 2026 Calendar from the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association is now available. Get your calendar while supplies last.

The WCHA 2026 calendar is full of stunning photos submitted by WCHA members. Each month depicts wooden canoes in both close up detail or set in gorgeous scenery. This calendar makes a wonderful gift. Order now before they are gone! Images are 12” x 9”, and calendar is 12” x 18”, open.

07/28/2025

Claude Delisle at Ghostpine Canoe and Paddle (GCP) has completed the restoration of a Chestnut Birch (18' Vee-Stern Prospector).

07/14/2025

Claude Delisle at Ghostpine Canoe and Paddle (GCP) is rebuilding both ends of a Chestnut Pal (16' pleasure canoe).

07/03/2025

The 2026 Wooden Canoe Heritage Association Calendar will be available soon. The cover photo was taken by Mike Elliott. The canoe is a Chestnut Kronje (17' Cruiser) restored by Kettle River Canoes and photographed at Christina Lake, BC.

05/13/2025

Claude Delisle at Ghostpine Canoe and Paddle (GCP) is replacing broken planking in a 17' Greenwood Standard canoe.

05/05/2025

Claude Delisle at Ghostpine Canoe and Paddle (GCP) is replacing four broken ribs in a 17' Greenwood Standard canoe.

04/28/2025

Claude Delisle at Ghostpine Canoe and Paddle (GCP) has completed a Chestnut Bobs Special (15' lightweight canoe painted green) and a 17' Langford Ranger (painted red).

04/21/2025

Claude Delisle at Ghostpine Canoe and Paddle (GCP) has applied the final (fourth) coat of paint to both a Chestnut Bobs Special (15' lightweight canoe shown here) and a 17' Langford Ranger. He has also refinished seats, outwales, and interiors of both canoes.

04/15/2025

Claude Delisle at Ghostpine Canoe and Paddle (GCP) is in the middle of painting a Chestnut Bobs Special (15' lightweight canoe painted green) and a 17' Langford Ranger painted red. He is also refinishing seats and outwales for both of these canoes.