: After hearing many unfavorable reviews of canvas I am considering ballistic
: nylon. Does anyone know of a source in Canada? Cost? Shipping? Thanks.

This website:

http://www.diy-boat.com/Pages/Archives/links/canvas.html

Mentions a sailmaking shop in toronto. Their blurb is:

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Story and Photos by Jan Mundy

Not all canvas is created equal. The differences stem from the design, materials used, construction and options. Suitability, quality, durability and cost all factor into a well-informed canvas purchase when you're buying a new boat or looking to upgrade an older one.

Our quest for information led to Nat Genco, general manager of Genco Marine (416/504-2891), a canvas specialist, sailmaker and chandlery in Toronto, Ont. Founded in 1965 by brother Nick and cousin Nat Sr., the firm is renowned by boaters throughout Canada and the eastern U.S. as a builder of finely crafted awnings, upholstery and dodgers sold under the Natty brand. Nat joined the family business in 1968 and oversees all canvas production. He outfitted then-teenager Tania Abei's boat before she circumnavigated the world, and just recently was commissioned to build the upholstery and a dodger for Sail magazine editor Patience Wales' 15.9m (53') Scorpio. The shop stocks myriad upholstery and boat top fabrics, interior headliners and marine carpet.

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and didn't Shawn just buy and portion out three lots of polyester fabric which he found at a Canadian mill which had supplied George Dyson? Or are my facts a bit scattered here? You might want to check back about 4 weeks.

hope this helps

PGJ
Hope this helps.