EXCITING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY --- own your very own canoe and kayak outdoor adventure store!

Thorncrest Outfitters is your outdoor adventure centre for canoe, kayak, bicycle, hiking, birding and winter pursuits. Complete canoe and kayak trips on the Saugeen River, as well as open water paddling on Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. Our stores stock quality outdoor clothing and all of the gear you will need for your adventure.

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Get all the gear you need for your outdoor adventures - from boats to camping gear, clothing, water filters and more!


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Rentals

Take advantage of our equipment rentals for your outdoor adventure - boats, carriers, packs, tents, bicycles and more!


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Shuttle Service

Fully insured shuttle service to drop points along the Saugeen River and up the Bruce Peninsula to Tobermory. Custom destinations available upon request.

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Fishing Islands Kayak Tour Lake Huron

Fishing Islands Kayak Tour Lake Huron

This one day tour is offered for the beginner kayaker to learn some basic paddling skills and then explore the many islands and waters offshore of Oliphant known as the "Fishing Islands"

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2-6 hour paddle trips for groups 10 to 200

2-6 hour paddle trips for groups 10 to 200

Spend an afternoon paddling or floating down a section of the Saugeen with canoes or kayaks rented from Thorncrest Outfitters.

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  • Shuttle Service
    • We offer fully insured shuttle service to drop points along the Saugeen River and up the Bruce Peninsula to Tobermory. Custom destinations available upon request.
  • Rentals
    • Take advantage of our equipment rentals for your outdoor adventure - boats, carriers, packs, tents, bicycles and more!
  • Used Equipment
    • Check out our constantly changing inventory of previously loved outdoor equipment. Great deals.
  • Calendar
    • Be sure to check our calendar for upcoming events, guided package tours and more.
 
 

  • Staff needed for 2018 Season

    If you Love the outdoors and people have we got the Job for you. Both our Southampton and Tobermory stores are hiring : Shuttle Drivers Store manager, Retail positions Boat Maintenance Email resume to admin@thorncrestoutfitters.com

  • Tobermory Store Location Is Closing Sept 30th/18

    Sunday, September 30, 2018

    The Tobermory store location will close for the season on September 30th at 4:00 pm.

  • Annual Canoe and Kayak Rental Sell Off

    Saturday, October 6, 2018

    Get a great deal on previously loved canoes, kayaks, SUP boards and gear from Thorncrest Rental Fleet. This gear is priced to move. Its a draw and viewing starts at 10:00 am along with our outdoor gear yard sale. List online October 1st.

October

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Ladies at the Lake

All Day
Welcome to the first Annual Ladies at the Lake weekend. Thorncrest is offering a great 2 hour paddle trip including boxed lunch from the Little Black Dog. Store wide tax free sale excluding boats for this weekend only

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April

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Southampton and Tobermory hiring for the 2019

Both the Southampton and Tobermory location will be interviewing a now for all positions. Retail, shuttle drivers, Maintenance. Apply to admin@thorncrestoutfitters.com

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