The Great Outdoors/DIY Weekend Show is Going on NOW at the Toronto International Center!

Howdy Paddlers!

Our booth at the show. Pretty nice huh? The neon sign doesn't lie!

Just a quick note that Swift (along with our partners over at Badger Paddles) will be at the Fall Cottage Life/DIY Weekend Show THIS WEEKEND. As in, right now! If you're in the GTA and need something to do this weekend, come on out and get ready for the 2012 outdoor season. Not only are there really great exhibits from a variety of outdoor companies, Swift is offering amazing discounts on in-stock boats and 2012 orders. There's even an indoor paddling pool, an indoor zipline, and there are events and showcases with some of Canada's most interesting outdoorspeople. Check out the details HERE.  Hope to see you there!

The Cottage Life Website:  http://www.greatoutdoorsdiy.com/
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Swift Is Heading Across America This December, Delivering Boats Along The Way!

This could be under your tree on Christmas morning...as long as you have a really big Christmas tree.

'Sup Paddlers?

Starting around mid-December Swift will be travelling across America delivering boats with the help of our good friends at KAS Transport in Rochester, NY. We've already got stops planned in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and Arizona, but we can (and will!) deliver a boat anywhere in the lower 48 states (excluding Oregon and Washington...sorry guys and gals). So, if you want to get a new Swift canoe or kayak this holiday season now is your chance! We will deliver a new boat direct to you, anywhere in the lower 48, and it's guaranteed to arrive damage free. Orders for custom builds must be made within the next 2 weeks in order to make the shipping date (deadline December 1st), so don't delay! Prices are going up for 2012 so this is your last chance to score a deal on a brand new Swift boat!

We've also got a great selection of 2011 inventory that we need to clear out, so we're offering great discounts on stock boats. For questions/inquiries about availability just e-mail swift@swiftcanoe.com or call us toll free at 1-800-661-1429.

Just add mistletoe. And a paddle. 

*NOTE* U.S deliveries are only available for NEW Swift canoes or kayaks as we are unable to ship used products. The cost of delivery varies depending on location. Shipping cost is based on distance from Ontario headquarters. The maximum shipping cost is $450/boat for West coast (CA) and Southern U.S (AZ, TX, LA, FLA). Give us a call and we'll get you a quote!

It's Movember! Grow Facial Hair and Promote Men's Health!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas. Even better. It's Movember. And to celebrate this momentous occasion the good chaps over at Portageur.ca convinced a bunch of outdoor companies to grow sweet mustaches. So we are. And you should to. Why you ask? Because Movember is a chance to increase awareness about men's health, and by participating you're doing a small part to help keep other outdoor enthusiasts happy, healthy, and on the move. So let's all get together for a change, shall we?

The other incentive is that you can win awesome prizes from all of the great companies shown above. Click on the flyer above for more information, or check out any one of the sites above for all the details. Oh, and remember this one very important thing....

Growing mustaches can save lives. It really can. It's also awesome. 

Winter Reading Assignment (Kinda, but not really...)

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‘Sup Paddlers?

We figured since its looking pretty bleak and increasingly ‘blah’ out there that we’d offer you some delightful reading material to get you through those upcoming difficult, snow-filled months. What can we say, we’re thoughtful like that. It just so happens that we have a growing database of paddling articles that have got some pretty nifty information about stuff like winter storage tips, gel coat repair tips, maintenance suggestions for canoes and kayaks, whitewater outfitting instructions, and a bunch of other cool information I can’t recall right now.

- So if you find yourself sitting by the fireplace, sipping on some hot cocoa and watching the leaves turn, here’s a little reading material to help improve your evening. Just click on over to our Scribd page here: http://www.scribd.com/SwiftCanoe

- We’re always looking for people to submit stuff too, so if you’ve got a cool article or piece about paddling you’d like to share, submit it to swift@swiftcanoe.com and we’ll put it up!

- And if that doesn’t strike your fancy, you can always interact with us and read our various musings about life in paddlesports. That’s all on our Twitter page, which you should totally join. That’s here: http://www.twitter.com/Swift_Canoe

- And of course there’s the token Facebook page, which you should totally “Like.” That will make us friends, and that’s pretty cool. Check it: http://www.facebook.com/SwiftCanoeandKayak

And as always, there’s some pretty hot deals on right now on new and used canoes and kayaks. It’s the end of the season and it’s a buyer’s market out there! Give us a call at 1-800-661-1429 or check our clearance inventory at http://www.swiftcanoe.com if you’ve been saving up your rupees and want to get yourself a nice boat!

The Algonquin Paddlesports Assembly Is Coming Up!

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Hey Paddling Peeps!

The biggest fall event for Ontario paddlers is coming up this weekend! The Algonquin Paddlesports Assembly is back this year, and Swift Canoe & Kayak and Algonquin Outfitters are teaming up to put together an awesome events for paddlers of all types. Not only will there be clearance pricing on everything from canoes and kayaks to tents and sleeping bags, we've got an entire weekend full of demonstrations, seminars, test paddling, and all around fun!

Some of the industry's best paddlers will be coming out to give demos on solo canoeing, stand up paddleboarding, introduction to kayaking, introduction to rowing, and much more. Both Swift and Algonquin Outfitters will be selling off boats at end-of-season pricing, including both new and used canoes and kayaks, as well as camping gear, paddling gear, and all kinds of other goodies.

For more information on the Paddlesports Assembly, check out the links below:

http://algonquinoutfitters.com/evt/event_calendar.html

http://swiftcanoe.com/events/algonquin.htm

Hope to see you there!

You can also stay up to date with all things Swift at the following sites. Join us, won't you?

http://www.facebook.com/SwiftCanoeandKayak

http://www.twitter.com/Swift_Canoe

http://www.scribd.com/SwiftCanoe

Our Annual Fall Sale At Guelph Lake Is THIS WEEKEND!

(Click on me.. you know you wanna)

Yo Yo Yo!

It's that time of year again, Swift Canoe & Kayak will be at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area this weekend (Sept 16-18) for our annual fall demo and sale! If it's got a scratch or a dent it's coming to Guelph and we want you to have it (for a fair and reasonable price, of course ;). We'll be taking down trailer loads of canoes and kayaks in all shapes and sizes, so we're pretty confident we'll have you covered. We've got rental boats, demo boats, big boats, and little boats. We're taking down a large stock of NEW boats too, as well as all kinds of paddling gear (PFD's, paddles, tie-downs, etc). There's FREE test paddling too, so you can try before you buy!

For more information about the Guelph Lake sale click on the flyer above, or give us a call at 1-800-661-1429.

*Note* there is a small entrance fee to the park, all proceeds go to the GRCA.

Good pep talk, see ya out there!

To stay up to speed about Swift events and promos, may we suggest the following:

Wanna check for upcoming events? Click it:http://www.swiftcanoe.com/events/index.htm

Got "the Twitter"? Follow us: www.twitter.com/Swift_Canoe

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We're Starting Early! The Fall Demo/Rental Sale Starts THIS WEEKEND!

So many pretty colors to choose from...

So many sweet boats available...

Stop drooling. Start buying. Save money.

Howdy Paddlers,

We couldn't resist any longer, so starting THIS WEEKEND (Sept 10-11), Swift South River and Swift Georgian Bay will start selling off their used/demo/rental canoes and kayaks. If it's got a scratch or a dent (or "character marks" as we like to call them), then it's on sale and priced to move. This includes rental boats, trade-ins, and demos of all shapes and sizes. We got canoes, we got kayaks, we got rental gear, we got it all. Fall sales season starts NOW!

For more information regarding availability, models, etc, give us a call at:

Swift South River- 705-386-0440

Swift Georgian Bay- 705-538-0881

We'll be putting up new boats on clearance as well, just check out www.swiftcanoe.com and click on the "Clearance Inventory" link on the right hand side. It's like shopping on eBay, except better. New clearance boats are available at all Swift stores, including Swift Muskoka and Swift Algonquin.

And fear not, there will still be plenty of boats available at the Guelph Lake Fall Sale, Sept 16-18th. If you're in Southern Ontario and want to check it out, we'll be at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area starting Friday the 16th until Sunday the 18th. There's free test paddling, gear for sale, and we'll be bringing trailer loads of new and used boats to sell. For more information about the Guelph Lake sale give us a call at 1-800-661-1429. (*Note* there is a small entrance fee to the park, all proceeds go to the GRCA)

Good pep talk, see ya out there!

To stay up to speed about Swift events and promos, may we suggest the following:

Wanna check for upcoming events? Click it: http://www.swiftcanoe.com/events/index.htm

Got "the Twitter"? Follow us: www.twitter.com/Swift_Canoe

Got "the Facebook"? Like us: www.facebook.com/SwiftCanoeandKayak

Wanna read sweet paddling articles? Click this: www.scribd.com/SwiftCanoe

Wanna watch sweet canoe vids? Check this: www.youtube.com/SwiftCanoeKayak