Canoe, Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) accessories and rentals
Canoe Imports is a full service specialty shop that sells over 75 models of canoes, kayaks stand up paddleboards (SUPs) and accessories. They rent boats from the store and the North Beach location on Lake Champlain. Canoe Imports also offers paddling courses with ACA certified instructors.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
50 years
What is your primary product or service?
Kayaks and canoes
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Through an accidental change in my college major from engineering to outdoor education.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Canoe Imports is a specialty store that sells the whole range of product in paddlesports from the basic up to the high performance models. The staff are all certified instructors so they know their sports and are qualified to make recommendations to the customer.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Canoe Imports has only one location.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Canoe Imports is located at 370 Dorset St on the corner of San Remo Drive in South Burlington between the University Mall and South Burlington High School.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, local checks (with ID), Visa, Master Card, Discover.
Which areas do you service?
Canoe Imports draws customers from Montreal south to the Rutland area, across the lake into NY and east to White River / Hanover, NH.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Mike Strojny, General Manager
What are your hours of operation?
Monday - Saturday 10-6
Sunday 11-5
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We are having so much fun with the boats we bought at Canoe Imports.