More doors open for CT businesses as the unofficial start of Summer begins Family-owned Collinsville Canoe and Kayak is ready for a new season to launch offering rentals, classes, and a full retail paddle sports operation. Author: Jim Altman Updated: 6:23 PM EDT May 28, 2021 CANTON, Connecticut — Despite a less than perfect Memorial Day weekend weather forecast, the forecast for so many small businesses is improved as the Summer season approaches. In Collinsville, family-owned Collinsville Canoe and Kayak is ready for a new season to launch offering rentals, classes, and a full retail paddle sports operation. Sue Warner, owner of Collinsville Canoe acknowledged that they were able to endure 2020 due to so many people wanting to get outdoors, but the challenges -- both on and off the water -- were great.