My kayak had a rudder but it was a kayak.
The only time a rudder is rally needed on a canoe is when you are sailing. That said I’ve sailed without a rudder by using trim or a paddle to act as a rudder if the water is too shallow.
Jim
If you are a fan of Sigurd Olsen there is a display at the ranger station outside of town and I believe his house is open as a museum but I’m not certain. And I agree with Snapper. There is also a folk craft school there but I didn’t have time to stop in. I had a great breakfast at Briton’s...