I can't comment on the quality of the pelican pedals but they are not knock-offs of Hobie's, but are Hobie's original design. The patent ran out for Hobie and Pelican was the first one to start making a drive. Hobie has of course made improvements over the years so the new drives have reverse and kick up fins. If I'm not mistaken, I believe you can fit a Hobie drive into the Pelican hull.
Pelicans can be found at Canadian Tire, they were even on sale a few months ago.
Hobie's can be bought at Glenmore Sailboats:
https://glenmoresailboats.com/wp/?page_id=62
Aquabatics is probably the biggest kayak dealer and stock is starting to arrive:
https://aqoutdoors.com/
Totem sells Jackson Kayaks and Old Town canoes:
https://totemoutfitters.ca/
Whatever you decide to do, do it soon! Most kayak manufacturers are way behind on orders and whats trickling into dealers now is likely all that's going to be available this season.