Some canoe designs earn their reputation over generations, not marketing cycles. The Prospecteur Sport draws on a hull form long trusted by First Nations paddlers across Canada, refined by Esquif using modern materials and construction knowledge built over decades in Quebec.

The rounded hull flows into a soft, rounded chine that gives this canoe a glide that feels almost effortless on flatwater, while the 3.5 inches of rocker at bow and stern keeps it responsive and agile when the river bends. It transitions naturally between lake and moving water without feeling like a compromise on either. At 65 lbs, it's a genuinely manageable tripping and recreational canoe that doesn't punish you at the car or on the portage trail.

This is a canoe designed for paddlers who want to actually enjoy the paddle, not just survive it. Available in both standard T-Formex and the lighter T-Formex Lite construction, you can choose the build that suits your paddling style and how hard you expect to use it. The contoured yoke and thwart are included as standard, and wood gunwales are available as an upgrade for those who appreciate the traditional aesthetic alongside the modern performance.

• Construction: T-Formex or T-Formex Lite
• Hull shape: Rounded with soft chines
• Length: 15'11" (4.85 m)
• Width: 35" (88.9 cm)
• Depth: 15.5" (39.4 cm)
• Rocker: 3.5" (8.9 cm) bow and stern
• Weight: 65 lbs (29.27 kg)
• Carrying capacity: 850 lbs (386 kg)
• Gunwales: Vinyl (wood trim optional)
• Colours: Green, Red
• Seats: Webbed
• Standard equipment: Contoured yoke and thwart