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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...

February 2nd, Groundhog Day, marked the official halfway point of the winter season being over. If you are anything like our staff, you can’t wait to get outside this spring! The weather will be warm and biking around the island sounds like the best idea in the world. But since there is still a long winter ahead, doesn’t a winter picnic sound like the perfect way to break the indoor monotony? Hop in the car, head to your favorite state park, bundle up and get ready for an adventure! Take a hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski while working up an...

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...

A State of Copper is a new addition to the shop this season, and boy are we glad we can partner with them! An instant best seller and it's not hard to tell why. These copper creations are not only one-of-a-kind, but made with such detail and precision that you just can't look away. Read more about how A State of Copper came to be and get the inside scoop of how these beautiful pieces are created.  "We constructed a copper and stone bar in our Michigan log cabin. We wanted to hang an appropriate piece of art to complete...