Mirage Yachts Ltd. (Pointe-Claire, Quebec)

Mirage Yachts Limited was a pioneering Canadian sailboat manufacturer based in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, specializing in fiberglass recreational sailboats for coastal cruising and racing. Founded by avid sailors Dick and Irene Steffen, the company focused on affordable, performance-oriented designs that blended European aesthetics with North American practicality, producing over 1,000 vessels across 15+ models from 24 to 39 feet. Known for models like the Mirage 24 and Mirage 29, Mirage emphasized quality hand-laid construction, spacious interiors, and responsive handling, earning a reputation for value amid the 1970s–1980s sailing boom. The yard's closure in 1989 marked the end of a key era in Canadian yacht building, but its boats remain popular in used fleets for their durability and seaworthiness.