Hello Creekers!
After an extensive search for canoe lumber, I finally found a supplier of sitka spruce in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, they were charging about 18$ per board foot. I told the lady on the other end that mahogany was cheaper than that. I then tried to negotiate a better price, but to little avail.
I searched for local lumbers that might cost less, but my search is only 12 hours old and I have had little luck.
I am curious if anyone knows of region-specific lumbers for stripwood canoe and kayak building. Being a Wisconsinite, any Midwest lumbers would be preferred, but region-specific list covering the US and Canada might be the best idea (possible boatbuilding forum sticky!!!!).