Passionate About Creating Unforgettable Vacation Experiences
Arvika Kanot is a small, locally rooted canoe rental in the heart of Värmland. Founded in 1979 by a local resident, the business has always been guided by a deep respect for both the people who live here and the nature that surrounds us. Our priority is to ensure that local life and nature-based tourism can coexist in a harmonious and sustainable way.
We love nature, and we believe in sharing it with care. Rather than rushing through the landscape, we invite our guests to slow down—to experience stillness, quiet, and the simple rhythm of being carried by the water. Paddling is not about conquering nature, but about moving with it, observing it, and allowing space for reflection.
We wish to stand apart from operators focused on survival skills and bushcraft experiences. While those have their place, our philosophy is different. We believe that nature teaches best when we are calm, attentive, and present. By slowing down and truly listening, we gain awareness, respect, and a deeper connection to the environment.
Our values are rooted in awareness rather than survival, simplicity rather than performance, and respect rather than exploitation. At Arvika Kanot, we aim to offer experiences that leave no trace on nature—only lasting impressions in the minds of those who paddle with us.
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After changes of owners and managers, the centre is now run by, born and raised, Arvika local Christan Andersson.
While he knows the area and people around like the back of his hand, he enjoyes working with international customers a lot.
In the office Johanna is taking care of your requests. Born and raised in Germany she loves to organise and to do the work needed in the background to make sure everyone has a great time when being at the centre.
Together with a small team, during the summer months, everyone at the centre is comitted to ensure our customers receive the service needed to create an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
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Don't hesitate to send us an email and we are happy to help planning your adventure.
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The centre
When coming to the centre you will find not only canoes.
Together with the reception we have a small shop with camping supplies and local products.
You have the possibility to book one of our big tepees for an overnight stay.
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For an eco friendly approach we ensure to support the local infrastructure as much as possible.
During the summer month we employ local students, in our shop you can buy local products and our supplies are bought/delivered by Swedish companies.
Some of the local companies we support/work with:
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Ingestrand camping: The camground where you can spend the night before or after your tour.
Arvika Bygdens: The local Taxi company
Wermlands Choklad: Raw Chocolate made in Åmotfors
Kaliflower Organics: Soap handmade in Arvika
Gärdets Musterie: Applejuice made in Klässbol
Cuba Cola: Swedens first Cola since 1953
Bookspot: Swedens booking system for rentals, tours and activities
Ramlösa: Sweden's natural mineral water with traditions since 1707
Ramströms: the local company for our office supplies
Hilleberg: The family owned and family operated tentmaker in northern Sweden.
Linder: Our canoes come from this "more than 50-year-old family business in Småland".
Tentipi: "The original Nordic tipi brand" from Sweden