Looking for Info: Old Camp Wabun Canoe

jlarrabee

Curious about Wooden Canoes
Hey Guys and Gals,
I am looking for info on my fathers old canoe. He bought this from Camp Wabun in the late 1980's as it was retired from its tripping life. The brand, or name of the canoe, is Temiskaming. It is wide, and has a round bottom. Currently in need of a new restoration.

Any info would be appreciated.

I have already checked the WCHA Canoe Makers section of this website.
 

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Maybe a Chestnut Prospector 17? Can you take some pics of the decks and the profile of the ends and maybe give some dimensions? Or maybe someone knows where Wabun was getting its supplies in that era?
 
Another Temiskaming canoe FS on eBay

J-
In case you can glean some useful information, there is another canoe currently FS on eBay which was made ON Lake Temiscaming (different spelling; must be the same lake), built by a guy by the name of Andy Young. Maybe the same source as your Dad's old canoe? It may be a long shot, but maybe you can tell by the photos? Maybe this maker made more than one style of canoe (the decks are different, the seating is different)? It may be a starting point. Maybe not... Good luck.
R-
 
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