Built in the USA. Inspired by generations of Northern paddlers.
Every Redfeather canoe is handcrafted for performance, durability, and unforgettable days on the water. Whether you’re exploring your local lake or heading into the Boundary Waters, you’ll find a canoe built to go wherever the adventure takes you.
Some canoe designs stand the test of time.
Many of the canoes in the Redfeather lineup trace their heritage to Bell Canoe Works, a name respected by paddlers for lightweight construction, efficient hulls, and dependable performance.
Today, we continue that tradition by building handcrafted composite canoes in the USA for paddlers who expect their canoe to last for years of adventures.
Great for extended backcountry adventures.
Capacity – 2-3 People
Weight 47-50 lbs
Optimal Load – 400 – 700 lbs
Great for both long and short solo trips.
Capacity – 1 Person
Weight 32-35 lbs
Optimal Load – 160-320 lbs
Great for easy navigating on skinny paths.
Capacity – 1-2 People
Weight 45-48 lbs
Optimal Load – 250 – 550 lbs
Great for multi-day trips on the water.
Capacity – 2-3 People
Weight 47-50 lbs
Optimal Load – 350 – 650 lbs
Some products are designed in conference rooms.
Our canoes are shaped by places like the Boundary Waters, Quetico, Voyageurs National Park, and thousands of lakes across the Upper Midwest.
Long portages, changing weather, loaded gear packs, and countless miles on the water have a way of revealing what works and what doesn’t.
That’s why every Redfeather canoe is designed with practical performance in mind. We focus on lightweight construction, efficient paddling characteristics, dependable durability, and designs that make sense for real-world use.
Whether you’re planning a weekend at the cabin or a week-long wilderness route, your canoe should feel dependable from the first launch to the final portage.
Every pound counts, especially when you’re carrying your canoe over a portage.
A lightweight canoe is easier to load, easier to carry, and more enjoyable to paddle. It lets you spend less time working and more time exploring.
That’s why every Redfeather canoe is designed to balance strength, efficiency, and performance without unnecessary weight.
For over 30 years, we’ve combined heritage design with modern materials to build canoes that last for generations.
From quiet lakes to rugged portages, our canoes are made to handle the realities of the Northland.
Lighter canoes means less struggle and more time enjoying the thing you love to do, being outside in nature.
Redfeather Outdoors is one of the last remaining canoe and snowshoe manufacturers that still handcrafts every pair in the USA.
At Redfeather Outdoors, we build our canoes and snowshoes by hand in La Crosse and bring them north to our retail store in Ely, right on the doorstep of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Every canoe we make is proudly built in the USA, designed to handle real conditions and last for years of trips ahead. In Ely, we pair those boats with dependable gear, rentals, and straightforward advice, helping you get exactly what you need to head out with confidence, no matter your experience level.
Today, our snowshoe lineup continues that tradition with models built for recreation, fitness, hunting, and backcountry travel. Whether you’re walking local trails or heading deep into the woods after a fresh snowfall, Redfeather snowshoes are built to keep you moving.
Borah combines USA manufacturing with a streamlined custom process to deliver top-tier team apparel on time and on point. Our in-house designers, flexible fit options, and sustainable production methods give teams a competitive edge — all backed by our lifetime warranty and responsive customer support.
Canoes, Snowshoes & Boundary Waters Gear
Shop lightweight composite canoes, snowshoes, apparel, camping equipment and dependable outdoor gear selected for adventures in the Northwoods. Canoe and select gear rentals are also available.
125 N Central Ave, Ely, MN 55731
Open Daily
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Call Us: (218) 520-3991
