The middle of the water. Abitibi. This Algonquin word doesn’t just describe where we want to be. It’s who we are; where we live, work and play. It’s the river, where beyond every bend, lies infinite possibility and adventure. It’s the lake that’s seen its fair share of canoes over the years.

Adventure runs in our blood, as does the drive to protect our natural heritage and spread the joy of discovery to the lives of all Canadians. That’s why we’re proud to carry forward Bill Scott’s passion and innovative spirit. In the 1960s, when nature’s magnetic pull brought tourists to the Canadian wilderness, interest in paddling grew and Bill Scott filled the gap. From his tiny basement workshop, Scott and his soon-to-be business partner, Gerald Shepherdson, created the first of what would become thousands of expertly-crafted canoes and kayaks. Always innovating and diversifying, and with the suggestions of fellow paddlers in mind, Scott Canoe – and later Mid-Canada Fiberglass – grew to be the largest canoe builder in Canada. Adding Bluewater Canoes and Impex Kayaks to their impressive line, Gerald Shepherdson expanded MCF’s reach to the US and beyond.

Half a century later, abitibi & co. is proud to build on Bill Scott’s passion and MCF’s legacy as Canada’s greatest manufacturer of canoes and kayaks, by turning a new leaf in Quebec.