Press release from Trailhead Ottawa owner, Wally Schaber.

Chris Harris & Wally Schaber, founding partners of Trailhead Ottawa established in 1976, and Jason Yarrington, owner of Ottawa Paddle Shack, established 2001, are pleased to announce a merger. Both companies will continue to operate as separate identities until September then Jason will acquire the canoe, kayak, ski, outfitting, repair shop, rental division and rights to the name Trailhead. Ottawa Paddle Shack will move into the post and beam home of Trailhead at 1960 Scott St in September and lease all the space previously occupied by these divisions of Trailhead.

”We are very pleased to welcome Jason to Scott St and look forward to the new energy and retail strategy he brings to the 35 year tradition that is Trailhead boats, programs, outfitting, shuttles, rentals and winter trails gear“ Wally Schaber.

“Trailheads Post and Beam Building was built for an authentic outfitting store and we are happy Jason plans on continuing to evolve his business this way“ Chris Harris

“I’m convinced there is a bright future in authentic outfitting and specialty retailing with exceptional service. With new competition moving into Ottawa and other existing competition abandoning their boat departments or services, Ottawa Paddle Shack felt the timing was right for a major statement about who we are. We want to be Canada’s best canoe, kayak and ski store and 1960 Scott St is the place to do it” Jason Yarrington

Trailhead Ottawa will continue to lease 5000` in the front of 1960 Scott St. We plan to evolve into the best specialty adventure travel clothing and footwear store in Ottawa. We will sell clothing and footwear for adventure travel, be it water, snow, rock or paved trails.Tents, packs, sleeping bags and camping accessories will evolve to a limited edition of the best collection we can find.

Please give a warm welcome to Jason and his staff and to the new concept of merging these two great companies under one roof..............an exciting home for outdoor enthusiasts.