Mike Elliott
While working with youth-at-risk in 1994, Mike and a colleague helped a group of boys build epoxy/cedar canoes before taking the group on a canoe trip. Soon afterwards, he was given a wood-canvas canoe to restore. What started as a hobby developed into the birth of Kettle River Canoes in 2003. The business started in the basement of the family home and soon expanded into a 900 square-foot workshop. In 2012, KRC developed into a stand-alone operation with 3,200 square-feet of space for displays, office, woodwork shop, finishing room and storage. In 2025, Mike sold the canoe restoration equipment to Claude Delisle (Ghostpine Canoe and Paddle). Mike continues to sell his canoe restoration books and refers clients to Claude.