Hello to everybody, thanks for accepted!I’m from switzerland actually helicopter pilot but when young cabinet maker, so wood still one of my passion.

[Alessio]

I have this beautiful LAKEFIELD canoe that is owened by a friend, someone should me indicate the approximate year of construction and current value?
Thank you.
Alessio

 

[Benson Gray]

An exact date of this canoe is not possible since no detailed records are known to survive. See the first link below for more information about the company. The other three links show classified listings for similar canoes that may help you value this one. Enjoy it,

Benson

Lakefield Canoe Company | Wooden Canoe Museum

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Lakefield Hiawatha Canoe

Lakefield Hiawatha Canoe, 1966, have all original papers.

www.woodencanoe.org

Rare Survivor Sunnyside Torpedo PRICE REDUCED

I was told it was purchased new in the early 1900's... Canoe is a classic "Walter Dean" design... Famous Canadian small boat and canoe designer... This one was built by the "Brown Boat Company" in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. They were established in 1887, I believe, and built boats into the...

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Peterborough Canadien Canoe

Build just completed – 3/17/2022 Canoe Dimensions: 16ft Peterborough Canadien Canoe - very rare - collectors dream. Peterborough "Canadien Model" 1427 or 1495 and most likely (according to wood canoe experts) mid-1940's. Restoration just completed 3/17 with a test float on 3/18 - paddles...

www.woodencanoe.org

 

[Alessio]

Thank you so much Benson!I ‘ll see the links!
Greetings from Switzerland

 

[John Sand]

Welcome aboard! Beautiful canoe.