my mother has decided she wants to start canoing. I share this ambition enthusiastically. We just discovered a boat launch a few miles from where we live, after somehow missing it in all the years we've been here.
the only store anywhere close to us that sells canoes is Wiley's Sporting Goods. before we started shopping, i thought i'd see if anyone here has any recommendations.

we'd like a good one, but,

this is just a hobby, and we're just starting out.

probably no more than three people, at most four occupants at once.

this is not intended as a BOV, and no rapids/white water

low maintenance is a must.

on a budget, <=500 USD.(preferably <)

kayaks are a pain in the ***, we definitely want a canoe.

so based on that, what would you recommend? any particular company you've had good experience with?