We are a small custom paddle maker located in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula. I (Tom) began building paddles and kayaks ten years ago in St. Catharines. I began to fall in love with the beauty and simplicity of the Greenland style of paddling. I was unable to find a reasonably priced, high quality paddle sold commercially. I decided to build my own paddle. After building many paddles and experimenting with different materials, I was able to build high quality paddles that I was confident would be an excellent value as well. My goal was to be able to market a beautiful custom sized paddle that would be the best value on the market. I have now started to teach my son (Jacob) this art and hopefully he will carry on this woodworking tradition.

We try to operate a zero waste facility. All of the paddles are completely carved and sanded by hand. We only use power tools to cut out the initial paddle shape. All shavings are turned into garden mulch.

         We specialize in creating paddles that are extremely functional as well as being a  work of art, customized to each individual's specifications.

                                                                                   Customer Feedback

I received my paddle today and couldn't wait to try it out.
I am very impressed with the way you were able to take my measurements and tailor my paddle to suit me.
The finish is excellent!
My first paddle was very exciting! My kayak seems to feel more responsive and the paddle works with less effort than what I have been used to.
You will be very busy once all my friends try mine and order one for themselves.
The paddle sleeve is a great way to store it, but I would rather lean it up on my living room wall and admire the excellent workmanship and dream of the places it will take me.
I do not think I will use a standard "spoon blade"  paddle again.
Thank you Tom!
Keep up the good work!
Bryan Groff
Tom,
I received the paddle and I have been meaning to tell you that it is beautiful. I am looking forward to getting out on the water with it.
David
Tom, wow, all my first impressions confirmed with extreme delight what a good decision it was to choose this paddle. The laminated joints are tight, the symmetry sweet. The rectangular loom w. the tapering & softly rounded edges feels great even in my small hands.

Having seen a number of other traditional paddles, I esp. like the cross section view of the outermost blade ends... shaped aerodyamically like a bird's wing instead of carrying the same thickness through the entire blade.
I know this was not accidental but great design on your part. And those Inuits knew a thing or two!
Very light.... definitely in the low/mid 20 oz range. And aesthetically so appealing: the wood tone is mellow & clear, the logo & red stripe just the right amount of decoration. It's very cool that you signed it, yet more evidence of the pride you take in paddle making.

wow wowie zowie wheeo holy cow wow wow yeeHaw... ok, enough of that-

this is a beautiful paddle and works like it knows what it's doing, and teaches me along with, after introducing me to a whole nuther level of greenlanding. (and I've only paddled with it 3 times!!!! it rolls (with more traction than I'm used to) and hours into a daylong excursion I forget there's a paddle in me hand (ok, maybe a bit much that... but it's comfortable and easy in the hand).
kudos kudos and many thanks