Cranberry Canoes

01/23/2026

My robots are busy making me money.
https://threedecorca.etsy.com

01/11/2026

🎣 BIG NEWS AT JEFF’S JIG & BAIT! 🎣

​We’ve moved! Cranberry Canoes is no longer operating out of the front kitchen—you can now find us right around the back at the loading dock!
​We are officially the closest bait shop to Centennial Park on Callander Bay. Whether you're heading out for a full day on the ice or just a quick trip, we are your most convenient stop.

​🐟 Get Your Bait
​We are fully stocked with shiners to help you land the big one:
​Live Shiners: 16 for $10
​Frozen Dead Shiners: 30 for $10

​🚜 The "Tow N Store" Services
​Need help getting your gear out there? Our sister business, The Tow N Store, has you covered:
​Ice Towing: Drop your hut at Centennial Park and I’ll tow it onto the ice with my quad on tracks. When you're done, I’ll bring it back to the park for you!
​Hut Storage: Don't want that shack in your driveway all summer? Bring it to 102 Main St N at the end of the season and I’ll store it in my back yard for you.

​🤖 See the Magic Happen!
​While you’re grabbing your bait, check out the shop! I’ve got my 3D printers running 24/7 making custom home decor for my Etsy shop. You can watch the manufacturing happen in real-time right while you wait.

☀️ Summer time rentals
Cranberry Canoes still operates canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle board rentals, delivered right to your cottage or your choice of beach, lake or river.

​📍 Find us at: 102 Main St. North, Callander (Behind the Noble Steed take out kitchen at the loading dock!)
📞 Call/Text: 705-477-2165
​Support local and get out on the ice! See you soon!

12/29/2025

JEFF’S JIG & BAIT – OPENING FRIDAY, JAN 9th @ 9 AM to 6PM! 🎣
We’re back for the season at 102 Main St. North, Callander right next to Callander Bay (Bait shop is at the back loading dock, look for my signs on the building next to a big parking lot with 2 white dogs barking at you).
🗓️ OPEN EVERY SINGLE DAY 9 AM – 5 PM.
🐟 BAIT: Fresh shiners, 16 shiner $10/bag. Cash, E-transfer, PayPal.
🍔 FOOD: Grab a meal at THE NOBLE STEED at the front of the building!
🚜 ICE HUT SERVICES: The Tow 'N' Store
Storage: Secure parking lot storage available behind the building.
Towing: Need your hut on the ice? I offer towing from Centennial Park out to the Bay (and back to shore for storage at the end of the day/season).
Note: Customers must arrange their own trailer/transport to Centennial Park.
13" of ice is here. Get your food, your bait, and your hut out there. See you Friday!

12/17/2025

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12/10/2025

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5 Inches of ice on Callander Bay

Jeff's Jig and Bait will be open ready to serve you the best, most lively and fresh shiners here at 102 Main St North, in the Loading Dock area right in the town of Callander on opening day. See you soon, seems like the weather is on our side this year.

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10/31/2025

Come grab some candy and take a looking at the new bait shop if you'd like 😁 happy Halloween!! 🌕🎃👹

10/23/2025

Cranberry Canoes’ and Jeff's Jig & Bait has a new storefront opening this Halloween at 102 Main St North! Stop by for some free candy and get a sneak peek at our new bait shop! 🎃🍬

We’re also launching Cranberry Couriers — an alternative shipping service for Callander and the surrounding area. Every two weeks, our courier heads down to Aurora to ship out small parcels at great rates! Reliable, consistent, and community-driven. 🚚🍂

👉 Next drive: October 29th
Bring your parcels to the shop before then — Christmas is right around the corner!
Our parcel drop-off box will be available in November, but until then, give me a call before the 29th to get your shipment on the route!
705-477-2165

Inside the same shop, we’ll also be selling the highest-quality shiners in the area — just in time for ice fishing this January! 🎣

Our canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals are wrapping up for the season. 2025 was another amazing year — from cottages to beaches to boat launches, we’ve been proud to deliver rentals all across the Nipissing area. Rentals will reopen spring 2026! 🌊

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Cranberry Canoes and Jeff's Jig & Bait this year. We wouldn’t have made it this far without you. I’m grateful — and as always, doggedly committed to providing reliable, high-quality service to all northerners and southerners visiting our beautiful area.

CRANBERRY CANOES OUT!

P.S. Keep an eye out for our new billboard around town 😉

Signing off — here’s to 2026! 🍻

10/15/2025

Biweekly Chit Chats Shipments – Serving North Bay & Callander! 🌎
📍102 main St North, Callander

Tired of high postage costs and service interruptions? I’m now offering biweekly shipments to Aurora using Chit Chats — a reliable, affordable alternative to Canada Post.

Chit Chats provides an integrated tariff system that makes it easier for small businesses and individuals to ship across Canada, to the U.S., and even overseas — without the hassle or inflated costs.

💡 Here’s how it works:
I charge a $5 service fee per parcel to get your packages where they need to go using Chit Chats — a reliable, affordable alternative to Canada Post.

If you start shipping with me now, your rate stays locked at $5, even if Canada Post goes on strike.

For those who wait until a strike happens to switch over, the service fee will be $20 — this is just to encourage everyone to make the move early and enjoy steady, affordable shipping without interruptions.

Starting November, you’ll also be able to drop off your packages at my new storefront right here in Callander and print labels!

Let’s make shipping simple, affordable, and reliable again. Whether you’re a local business or just sending a gift abroad — I’ll get it there.

👉 Message me today to start using Chit Chats labels and join the growing number of locals who’ve already made the switch.

10/11/2025

Exciting News from Cranberry Canoes! 🌊

We’re happy to announce the grand opening of our storefront at 102 Main St North in Callander on October 31st! 🎃

Alongside our canoe rentals, we’re introducing a new local drop-off service for small parcels — perfect for Etsy sellers, small businesses, and anyone looking to ship affordably across Canada or the U.S and parts of Europe.

💡 With Canada Post just coming off strike, we know how stressful shipping delays can be. That’s why we’re continuing to offer an alternative shipping option using Chit Chats prepaid labels.

✅ How it works:
1️⃣ Purchase your prepaid label through www.chitchats.com
Chit chats include tariffs when shipping to the US.
2️⃣ Drop off your labeled parcel at our store — Cranberry Canoes, 102 Main St North, Callander
3️⃣ Packages are delivered to the Chit Chats hub in Aurora every two weeks (next trip: Wednesday, October 15th)

💰 Rates:

$5 per parcel (while Canada Post is operating)

$10 per parcel during strike periods
👉 Clients who stick with us year-round will keep their $5 rate permanently, even during future strikes!

We’re also excited to share that we’ll soon be opening Jeff’s Jig & Bait for the upcoming Ice Fishing 2026 season — stay tuned for more details! 🎣

Thank you to everyone in the community for the ongoing support. Let’s keep local shipping affordable and reliable! If you're thinking of dropping off a parcel next week, give me a call or text to coordinate with me while our store front is still under renos.

📍 Cranberry Canoes
102 Main St North, Callander
📧 [email protected]
📞705-477-2165

10/07/2025

📦🚨 Canada Post is on strike — but I’ve got you covered! 🚨📦

I run a few Etsy businesses myself and drive south every couple of weeks to drop off packages at a chit chats distribution hub for them to get across North America. Since I’m already making the trip, I’m offering to help local sellers or individuals ship their small parcels while Canada Post is down. 🚗✈️

💰 Pricing & Loyalty:

Strike service: $10 per package ⚡

Optional label printing at shop: +$2 💳

Off-strike / year-round loyalty: $5 per package for those who like a reliable service that won't cost your arm or leg🌟

Start shipping with me off-strike, and you’ll never pay the strike premium. Keep using this service and it’s just $5 per package, all year long 🎉

Even with my small fee and the Chit Chats label (usually $10 per label), this is the cheapest shipping option in the area and relative to Canada post rates! (when they're available) 💸

📏 Package limits:

Weight: Up to 10 lbs (~4.5 kg) ⚖️

Size: 50 × 35 × 20 cm 📦

Next pickup: Wednesday, October 15th 🗓️

Get your packages to Cranberry Canoes, 102 Main Street North, Callander with a Chit Chats label already on your package.

If you’re technologically impaired, I can help you print your label at the shop for a couple extra bucks.

How it works:
1️⃣ Pre-label your package with Chit Chats: https://chitchats.com/
2️⃣ Drop it off at the shop 🏪
3️⃣ Pay via e-transfer to [email protected] 💳
4️⃣ I store your packages safely until my bi-weekly southbound trip to the nearest Chit Chats hub 🛣️

Perfect for Etsy packages, small gifts, and lightweight household items 🎁💌

📬 Questions? Message me here or call/text 705-477-2165 📲

Ship with Chit Chats and save! We offer low postage rates to Canadian businesses to reduce shipping costs to the U.S., Canada and internationally.

10/03/2025

The future is here at Cranberry Canoes and Jeff's Jig & Bait Shop. Speaking of the future — our new storefront is coming soon. Stay tuned for updates on the grand opening. We’re excited to welcome you right here in our small town of Callander.

In the meantime, check out my Etsy shop ThreeDecorCA, where I use 3D printers to create custom home décor pieces. Soon, you’ll even be able to watch the printers in action at 102 Main St North, inside the old loading dock.

https://threedecorca.etsy.com

And that’s just the beginning — I’m also working on a new line of custom-molded soaps. Using 3D-printed molds, I can shape soaps into lettering or unique designs, all made with upcycled fryer grease. Turning waste into something useful and fresh.

We’ll have you covered — bait and jigs for the lake, a new take-out spot (hope you like beef), and customer service that doesn’t quit.

Coming soon.

08/12/2025

☀️ The final month of summer is here, and we’ve been busy helping our amazing customers explore the beautiful lakes and rivers in the area! 🚣‍♂️ Make these last weeks count—so when you’re freezing in January, you can look back and relive these sunny days!

Here’s a breakdown of my current rental rates:

Base Rates (4-hour minimum):

2–3 Person Canoe: $80 for the first, $25 for each additional ($105 for 2 canoes)

Kayak: $70 for the first, $20 for each additional

SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard): $60 for the first, $15 for each additional

Free delivery and pick up in Callander

$30-50 delivery and pick up in north bay area depending on location

Extended Rental Add-Ons:

8-hour rate: +$20 on top of the 4-hour base rate

12-hour/day rate: +$30 on top of the 4-hour rate

24-hour/overnight rate: +$50 on top of the 4-hour rate

P.S. Stay tuned for updates on our new storefront for Cranberry Canoes and Jeff’s Jig & Bait Ice Fishing… exciting things ahead! 🎣❄️