May 22, 2025
Explore the latest in watercraft right at the docks of beautiful Port lore the latest in watercraft right at the docks of beautiful Port of Orillia!
With top dealers, family fun, and summer vibes — it’s a must-do weekend on the water. This Father’s Day, Go Big — Buy Dad a Boat!
Learn more: orillia.com/boatshow
Taiga’s 100% electric Orca PWC June 12, 2025 Canadian manufacturer, Taiga Motors, based in Montreal is beginning customer deliveries of the new MY25 Orca watercraft that features new innovations, including significant advancements in battery performance and faster charging times. The company’s advanced manufacturing facility Quebec now has an installed capacity of up to 8,000 combined…
June 12, 2025 By Mathew Channer Canadian company Pace Inflatable Boats was founded just four years ago when co-owners John Doucette and D’Arcy Craig met through their daughters’ sailing team. Today, Pace Inflatable Boats is the only Canada-owned and Canadian-assembled RHIBs on the market, producing in-house designs and offering custom builds for clients. The company…
June 12, 2025 On June 22, the Metro Marine Modellers invite the public to their Give it a Try event on Sunday, June 22, from 10 AM to 2PM at Mississauga’s Lakefront Promenade, near the eastern side of the park by the Douglas Kennedy Headlands Playground. This free event offers a unique opportunity to experience…
June 12, 2025 We all know the golden rule: safety first. But once the boat’s underway and the wind fills the sails, it’s tempting to shed that PFD and rely on confidence—or swimming ability. The truth is, even the strongest swimmers can’t always outmatch an unexpected gybe or an unpredictable wave. That one split second…
June 12, 2025 Your guide to a worry-free summer on the water. From the Great Lakes to the Maritimes and the stunning coastline of British Columbia, summer boating in Canada offers breathtaking experiences. Before setting sail, ensuring your boat insurance is up to date is crucial. The right coverage protects your investment and allows you…
By Mike Gridley Photos By Patrice Anderson In several regions of Canada, the history of recreational boating dates back more than 125 years. Fortunately, examples of these boats are still with us and celebrated by various clubs and organizations, dedicated to the preservation of these antique and vintage vessels and motors. Like the collector car…
By Craig Ritchie
Photos by Starcraft Marine
Building great boats has always come down to a mix of art and science, and that’s particularly true when it comes to meeting the biggest challenge of all—creating an appealing yet affordable family runabout. Buyers want a boat that is affordable but not stripped to the bare bones.
Enter Starcraft and its delightful SV 16 OB, an all-new-for-2025 family deck boat that elegantly balances comfort, amenities and affordability.
By Mark Stevens
Photos by Sharon Matthews-Stevens
As I shift our chartered canal boat into neutral, I’m soothed by the soundtrack of bird calls, the occasional plaintive horn of a distant train and the hum of our engine.
I reach for the VHF to radio the lockmaster in charge of Erie Canal’s Lock 32 dead ahead. Our boat spins gently in the current like a maple key in a mud puddle.
“This is Onondaga,” I say. “Headed westbound and requesting passage.”
