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Muskoka Paddle Shack.

Muskoka paddle-sports shop renting canoes and pack boats by the day with paddling lessons.

Muskoka Paddle Shack
01 — About

The brief.

Muskoka Paddle Shack is a paddle-sports retailer with stores in Gravenhurst (on Highway 11 North) and Bala that sells, services, rents, and teaches canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. Its rental fleet centres on canoes, including fiberglass, lightweight Kevlar, three-seat Kevlar, and solo/pack-boat models, with a minimum three-day rental and a 10% discount for rentals of five days or more. Paddles, PFDs, car tie-down kits, and safety kits are available as add-ons. The shop carries canoe brands such as Esquif, Nucanoe, and Wenonah and kayak brands including Current Designs, Jackson, Riot, and P&H. Operated by paddlers, the business runs seasonally and reopens in spring 2026.

02 — Programs

5. ways in.

  1. 01

    Fiberglass Canoe Rental

    For: All ages

    A fiberglass tandem canoe rented per calendar day with a three-day minimum and a 10% discount on rentals of five days or more. A non-refundable $20 reservation fee applies per boat.

    $45 per calendar day; minimum 3-day rental

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  2. 02

    Lightweight Kevlar Canoe Rental

    For: All ages

    A lighter Kevlar tandem canoe for easier portaging and car-topping, rented per calendar day with a three-day minimum. Customers handle their own tie-down; a car tie-down kit rents for $10.

    $55 per calendar day; minimum 3-day rental

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  3. 03

    3-Seat Kevlar Canoe Rental

    For: Families / small groups

    A three-seat Kevlar canoe suited to families or groups of three, rented per calendar day with a three-day minimum. Paddles rent for $2 and PFDs for $5 each; a safety kit is included at no charge.

    $60 per calendar day; minimum 3-day rental

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  4. 04

    Solo Canoe / Pack Boat Rental

    For: Solo paddlers

    A solo canoe or pack boat for single paddlers, rented per calendar day with a three-day minimum. Returns are within store hours; late drop-off without prior arrangement adds a $20 fee.

    $45 per calendar day; minimum 3-day rental

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  5. 05

    Paddling Instruction

    For: All levels

    Canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard lessons offered by the shop. Specific course formats, schedules, and prices were not listed on the crawled pages.

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03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Canoe rentals are priced per calendar day with a minimum 3-day rental and a 10% discount for 5+ days.Source ↗
  2. 02A non-refundable $20 reservation fee applies per boat, with add-ons for paddles ($2), PFDs ($5), and car tie-down kits ($10).Source ↗
  3. 03The business operates from Gravenhurst (Highway 11 North) and Bala locations.Source ↗
  4. 04The shop is seasonal and is closed for the season, reopening in spring 2026.Source ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
4.8
scale 0–11
Humidity
39%
relative
Wind
16 km/h
West
Temp
+23°
H 25° · L 7°
Sun
05:30 / 20:59
15h 29m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

23° with 16 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Address
Highway 11 North, Gravenhurst, ON
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AER’s guide to Muskoka Paddle Shack · Compiled from muskokapaddleshack.caLast verified 2026-06-02