If stability is tops on your list, the Cascade is an excellent choice.  With a shallow arch hull and soft chines this canoe is more controllable in bad weather than other canoes built for speed.  Great for families and pets, the Cascade is a versatile boat that can handle lake or river travel.  It also has enough capacity for tripping with gear.  It's got standard bucket seats (very comfortable!) and a footbrace in the stern. 

This boat has the Ultralight layup (kevlar with no gel coat) with the sliding bow seat option which makes it easy to trim the boat with paddlers of different weights (such as a child in the bow).  This boat also has the attractive black trim option.

Length: 16′ 8″
Beam: 36″ (33″ at the 4″ waterline)
Bow Height: 20″
Stern Height: 20″
Center Height: 14″
Weight:  52 lbs