Canoes can be poled in shallow water. Matthew Every. Canoes are powered by one or more paddlers, ... Canoes can also be equipped with electric or gas motors to make them even more versatile.

Old Town Canoe is the largest manufacturer of canoes and kayaks in the world. The company can trace its roots back to 1898 when A.E. Wickett began building canoes in the back of George Gray's ...

On of the key canoe vs kayak differences is that are typically propelled with different types of paddles. yossarian6 / Adobe Stock. Kayakers typically use a double-bladed paddle to power their boats.