Hovercraft in Canada

It could be said that Canada has one of the richest hovercraft histories next to Great Britain. Ever since the invention of the hovercraft Canada has played an integral role in the development of this extraordinary mode of transportation. The Canadian Coast Guard is renowned as one of the pioneers of search and rescue hovercraft service and Transport Canada conducted several studies which lead to discovering that hovercraft could be used very effectively for ice breaking duties.

"The Great White North" has always been viewed as the perfect place to showcase the hovercrafts capabilities and as an area that could benefit greatly from the use of hovercraft. As a result several companies were formed in Canada to develop craft for sale in this country and around the world. Unfortunately most of those companies no longer exist but the legacy of craft they left behind tell a story of the evolution of hovercraft.

Below you will find information regarding many of the companies and craft that came out of Canada. This information has been obtained from sources throughout the world and compiled by HCC member Bob Rennick.