Yacht & Superyacht Design in Canada
Canada's cruising grounds run from the Pacific fjords of British Columbia to the Great Lakes and the rugged Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia. For Canadian owners and yards, DRAFTXL designs the artistic exterior and interior of bespoke yachts — from elegant sailing yachts to capable motor yachts built for cooler, dramatic waters. For each yacht we bring in the naval architects and engineers needed to realise a true work of art.
Exterior Yacht Design for Canadian Owners & Shipyards
DESIGN FOR CANADA'S COASTS & LAKES
Canada offers some of the world's most spectacular cruising, from Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes, Muskoka and the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia. Every DRAFTXL project begins with your vision and hand-drawn sketches that give the yacht real soul and character.
From the Pacific Northwest waters around Vancouver and the Gulf Islands to the Great Lakes and the cottage country of Muskoka, Canada's cruising grounds are vast and varied — and we design each exterior for its home waters.
From the Pacific Northwest waters around Vancouver and the Gulf Islands to the Great Lakes and the cottage country of Muskoka, Canada's cruising grounds are vast and varied — and we design each exterior for its home waters.
FROM SKETCH TO 3D MODEL
Once the concept is approved, we shape the first three-dimensional hull, balancing striking proportions with real seaworthiness for the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Great Lakes. A preliminary 3D model lets owners and Canadian yards assess style and on-board living before construction.
We refine hull and decks in 3D for everything from sheltered lake cruising to the open Atlantic off Nova Scotia, balancing style with genuine seaworthiness for Canadian conditions.
We refine hull and decks in 3D for everything from sheltered lake cruising to the open Atlantic off Nova Scotia, balancing style with genuine seaworthiness for Canadian conditions.
CRAFTSMANSHIP & ALL-SEASON DESIGN
Canadian cruising spans climates and seasons. We curate materials, shapes and finishes for owners in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax, marrying rugged capability with refined, original styling.
Canadian owners cruise across seasons and climates, so we specify materials, glazing and finishes built to perform from summer on Lake Ontario to cool Pacific mornings off British Columbia.
Canadian owners cruise across seasons and climates, so we specify materials, glazing and finishes built to perform from summer on Lake Ontario to cool Pacific mornings off British Columbia.
VISUALIZATIONS THAT SELL THE VISION
Striking visualizations — lighting, reflections and materials rendered so you can see exactly how the yacht will look against the Canadian coast or lakes — invaluable when presenting a concept to a Canadian shipyard or at the Toronto International Boat Show.
Striking renders bring the concept to life — ready to present to owners or to a Canadian builder such as British Columbia's Crescent Custom Yachts.
Striking renders bring the concept to life — ready to present to owners or to a Canadian builder such as British Columbia's Crescent Custom Yachts.
Yacht & Superyacht Interior Design
INTERIORS FOR EVERY SEASON
Designing an interior for a Canadian owner starts with how you want to live aboard — Pacific Northwest cruising, summers in Muskoka, Atlantic adventures. We merge your expectations with refined aesthetics into sketches and a curated mood board.
We design interiors that feel warm and inviting in every season — generous natural light for long summer days and cosy, well-insulated comfort for cooler months on the water.
We design interiors that feel warm and inviting in every season — generous natural light for long summer days and cosy, well-insulated comfort for cooler months on the water.
FROM CONCEPT TO ADVANCED INTERIOR DESIGN
With the concept approved, we develop the three-dimensional interior layout, balancing ergonomics, warmth and atmosphere with the build standards of Canada's leading yards.
The layout is developed in three dimensions for real Canadian cruising — family time on the lakes and longer coastal passages — to a build-ready standard for the yard of your choice.
The layout is developed in three dimensions for real Canadian cruising — family time on the lakes and longer coastal passages — to a build-ready standard for the yard of your choice.
DETAILS & PERSONALISATION
We refine fabric textures, furniture shapes, lighting, colours and surfaces — warm, durable and refined — until every detail feels harmonious and tailored to your taste.
Fabrics, woods, lighting and finishes are refined until every space feels personal, comfortable and quietly luxurious.
Fabrics, woods, lighting and finishes are refined until every space feels personal, comfortable and quietly luxurious.
INTERIOR VISUALIZATIONS & SKETCHES
Detailed visualizations rendered so you can see exactly how each cabin and salon will feel at sea, ready to share with owners and Canadian shipyards alike.
Expressive sketches and lifelike renders let you experience each cabin and salon before the build, ready to share with owners and Canadian shipyards alike.
Expressive sketches and lifelike renders let you experience each cabin and salon before the build, ready to share with owners and Canadian shipyards alike.