News — Behind the Scenes

Did you follow Canvas and Paddle's Instagram Takeover from Sara Wright, @greendrinks? If you missed it, head over to @canvasandpaddle on Instagram to see what’s been posted lately. Sara Wright is the face behind @greendrinks and @itswonderfulphotography. Sara lives on Mackinac Island year round working as a photographer and marketing coordinator for Grand Hotel! She also runs It's Wonderful Photography, a small wedding photography company based here on Mackinac Island and Northern Michigan. “What’s your favorite part of living on Mackinac Island?” "The best part about living on Mackinac Island, aside from the obvious beauty of being surrounded by such...

It seems like winter will never end all over Michigan and Mackinac Island is no different! While there are no cars on the island, the roads still must be kept clear for other modes of transportation. Some people say that the average snowfall Mackinac Island gets each year is 94 inches, while the United State’s average snowfall is just 26 inches. That should give you a good idea of how buried Mackinac Island is under snow during winter. Currently, the ice bridge is open and used to get back and forth from Mackinac Island to the mainland. While this is...

When creating the idea of what Canvas & Paddle would become, our number one focus was who our customer would be. That person is an explorer, an adventurer and most importantly someone who appreciates a timeless design. So we wanted our apparel line to be comfortable, yet practical. Affordable, yet trendy.  For daily wear our styles are your best option! Comfortable and stylish, what else do you need? Shop these styles online at www.canvasandpaddle.com

Our staff is back for the July Edition of Staff Selections!  All of our staff is very well-versed in all of the unique products we carry, so we asked them to select two products that they feel like you should have in your home, in your closet or on your walls! This month Team Member Emily tells you about her favorites: Handmade Flannel Infinity Scarves and Paine Products! HANDMADE FLANNEL INFINITY SCARVES "I like the scarves because they are a perfect accessory and can be paired with so many different outfits! Wear over a tee shirt dress during a night...

Our staff is very well-versed in all of the unique products we carry, so we asked them to select two products that they feel like you should have in your home, in your closet or on your walls! Read on to hear what Team Member Lexy has to say about her favorites: one-of-a-kind faded flannels and the Himalayan Trading Post Candles. STASH STYLE FADED FLANNELS "These flannels are very comfortable and a great addition to your wardrobe. Whether you are camping, hiking or tending to your garden - these flannels will make sure you stay protected from the sun while also...