Butson's Boat Shop

In 1905 Cecil Butson Came To Kenora, Ontario, Canada To Build Pleasure Crafts. At The Start Of World War I, Cecil, Being A Government Indentured Shipwright, Went To Collingwood To Build War Boats. After The War He Travelled To Penetanguishene, Ontario To Once Again Build Pleasure Craft For Two Major Yards. The Butson Family Grew By 7 (5 Boys And 2 Girls). Three Of Cecil'S Five Boys, Ron, Lloyd And Harold, Continued The Wooden Boat Building Heritage Working For Companies Such As Gidley, Ditchburn, Grew, Greavette And Duke Boats.