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Our Canoes

The shape of a Campbell Canoe is not just about style. Native American and early Canadian canoe builders spent hundreds of years refining hull shapes to achieve optimum performance on real water.

Campbell Canoes are defined by their higher, curved bow and stern and flowing hull lines. Our designs are not as extreme as those of the original canoes - reflecting how, where and in what conditions we paddle today, but every line and curve is carefully considered to deliver lift, control and predictability.

So why are so many modern canoes flat? Quite simply, flat profiles are easier and cheaper to manufacture, and stack better for transport, storage and showroom display. Those compromises benefit production and retail, not the paddler.

The result of our approach is a canoe that feels calm, capable and reassuring, whether you’re paddling solo, carrying family and kit, touring long distances or running moving water.

 

Classic lines, not for tradition’s sake, but because they still do the job better.

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Our Models, Sizes & Specs

CAM.S7.12

The perfect solo or twin seat 12ft canoe in our luxury spec finish

The CAM.S7.12 is a tough, highly capable canoe, finished to our highest luxury specification. It combines strength, stability and versatility with beautifully crafted ash timber detailing throughout.

From the trims, decks and handles to the gunwales, yoke and seating, every component is designed to feel solid, functional and reassuring on the water. The extensive use of ash timber adds a subtle increase in overall rigidity, giving the canoe a more responsive and composed feel when paddling. All timber is triple-coated with the highest quality hardwax oil, chosen for its durability and long-lasting protection with minimal ongoing maintenance. Finishing details such as the matching olive-green seat webbing, handle grips, painter ropes and deck netting give the S7.12 a distinctive presence on the water.

Who’s it for?
At 12 feet, the CAM.S7.12 is ideally suited to solo paddlers, an adult with a child, or a solo paddler carrying camping and touring kit. It offers excellent stability on flat water and while touring, yet remains highly manoeuvrable and responsive on rivers, moving water and white water. A versatile, confidence-inspiring canoe for paddlers who want uncompromising capability with a premium finish.

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CAM.S7.16

The perfect family or larger Solo 16ft canoe in our luxury spec finish

The CAM.S7.16 is our best-selling canoe, sharing the same tough, highly capable construction and highest luxury specification as the S7.12. It combines strength, stability and versatility with beautifully crafted ash timber detailing throughout.

From the trims, decks and handles to the gunwales, yoke and seating, every component is designed to feel solid, functional and reassuring on the water. The ash timber construction adds a subtle increase in rigidity, giving the canoe a more responsive and efficient feel, particularly noticeable when paddling solo, touring longer distances or carrying load. All timber is triple-coated with the highest quality hardwax oil for long-lasting protection with minimal ongoing maintenance. Matching olive-green seat webbing, handle grips, painter ropes and deck netting complete the S7.16’s distinctive finish.

Who’s it for?
The CAM.S7.16 is an excellent choice for solo paddlers, couples and families looking for a single canoe that can do it all. Its length and stability make it ideal for longer touring trips, carrying camping kit, dogs or additional gear, while the option to add a central bench seat allows two children to be accommodated comfortably.

Highly stable, confidence-inspiring and easy to manage, the S7.16 offers space, versatility and a refined feel on the water for paddlers who want maximum flexibility without compromise.

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CAM.S5.12

Our standard spec 12ft solo or twin seat canoe

The CAM.S5.12 delivers the same proven hull design, stability and on-water performance as our S7.12 models, using different materials and a more utilitarian specification. Its handling characteristics, versatility and confidence on the water are very similar.

Where the S5.12 differs is in its materials and detailing. Plastic gunwales, decks and trim replace full timber components, creating a durable, hard-wearing setup well suited to regular use and tougher environments. The canoe retains the same ash hardwood yoke and seating, ensuring comfort and balance remain central to the paddling experience.

Who’s it for?
At 12 feet, the CAM.S5.12 is ideally suited to solo paddlers, an adult with a child, or a solo paddler carrying camping and touring kit. It offers excellent stability on flat water and while touring, yet remains highly manoeuvrable and responsive on rivers, moving water and white water.

 

The S5.12 is an excellent choice for paddlers who want the capability and performance of a Campbell Canoe in a more practical specification. For those seeking a higher level of finish and detailing, the S7 range offers a more premium alternative.

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CAM.S5.16

Our standard spec 16ft solo, twin or 3 seater canoe

The CAM.S5.16 delivers the same proven 16-foot hull design, stability and on-water performance as the S7.16, using different materials and a more utilitarian specification. It offers the same versatility, confidence and capability across a wide range of paddling.

Where the S5.16 differs is in its materials and detailing. Plastic gunwales, decks and trim replace full timber components, creating a durable, hard-wearing setup well suited to regular use, higher loads and tougher environments. The canoe retains the same ash hardwood yoke and seating, ensuring comfort and balance remain central to the paddling experience.

Who’s it for?
The CAM.S5.16 is an excellent choice for solo paddlers, couples and families looking for a single canoe that can do it all. Its length and stability make it ideal for longer touring trips, carrying camping kit, dogs or additional gear, while the option to add a central bench seat allows two children to be accommodated comfortably.

Highly stable, confidence-inspiring and easy to manage, the S5.16 suits paddlers who want maximum space and versatility in a more practical specification. For those seeking the same performance with a higher level of finish and detailing, the S7.16 offers a more premium alternative.

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S7 or S5 - Which Spec Should I choose

All Campbell Canoes share the same proven hull designs, offering reassuring stability, predictable handling and confident performance across a wide range of paddling. The choice between S5 and S7 comes down to finish, feel and refinement.

S7 - Our Best-Selling Specification

Choose the S7 if you want:

  • Ash timber gunwales, decks and detailing throughout

  • A more traditional, crafted appearance

  • Slightly increased overall rigidity from the timber construction, giving a more responsive and efficient feel on the water

  • A composed feel when paddling solo, touring longer distances or carrying load

  • The most refined expression of a Campbell Canoe

 

S5 Specification

Choose the S5 if you want:

  • The same proven hull shape and on-water capability

  • A simpler material specification using plastic gunwales, decks and trim

  • A clean, straightforward finish

  • The core stability, handling and versatility that define how a Campbell Canoe paddles

 

In simple terms

S7 offers the same performance with a higher level of finish and a more responsive feel and is our best-selling specification. S5 delivers the same hull and capability in a simpler specification

Both are excellent canoes.

 

The difference is not capability — it’s refinement, feel and finish.

12ft or 16ft - Which size Should I Choose?

Both sizes share the same design principles, hull characteristics and build quality. The choice between a 12ft and 16ft canoe comes down to capacity, carrying needs and how you paddle.

 

Choose a 12ft canoe if you:

  • Paddle mainly solo

  • Paddle with a child or lighter loads

  • Value a compact, highly manoeuvrable canoe

  • Spend more time on rivers, moving water or tighter waterways

  • Want an easy-to-handle canoe that’s simple to transport and store

 

Choose a 16ft canoe if you:

  • Paddle as a couple or family

  • Carry camping kit, dogs or heavier loads

  • Plan longer touring trips

  • Want more space and capacity without sacrificing stability

  • Prefer a canoe that can adapt to a wide range of uses over time

 

In simple terms

12ft prioritises manoeuvrability and simplicity

16ft prioritises space, versatility and load-carrying

Both sizes can be paddled solo, the difference isn’t capability, it’s how much you want to carry and how much space you need.

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"Took my Campbell Canoe out on the Waveney River in Norfolk for the first time at the weekend. Absolutely love this canoe, beautifully crafted, sits comfortably in the water, extremely stable and cuts through the water amazingly. It’s got such a beautiful finish as well (got lots of comments throughout my trip), would highly recommend them!"

Richard Parry - Liverpool, UK

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