Nith River Paddle

05/06/2026

Small run of 56" straight paddles as I was running low on stock. First coat of finish on freshly sanded paddles, 2 coats to go plus adding gflex tip and they will be good to go.

05/02/2026

Second step in straight paddle glue up with blades and handles glued and clamped onto handles. Handles are 3 layer lamination with blades 8 piece laminated construction. Why laminated instead of solid one piece? The glue joints are stronger than wood so by mixing grain of wood you have stronger paddle with less weight. Send me a message to check them out.

04/29/2026

Paddling season is coming quickly if it ever stops raining at least. Great time of year to pickup a new paddle or a upgrade to your existing collection of paddles. Straight paddles for the traditional paddler or a Double Bend paddle for a more comfortable and powerful paddling experience. Message me for appointment times.

02/07/2026

This is close up of blade tip on my Nith River Paddle Special. The cedar blade has a 1/8 strip of White Oak steam bent and glued to blade edge with a g-flex epoxy edge guard applied over paddle finish. Makes for a tough as nails tip guard over a ultra light blade. Really the best of both worlds for a great paddling experience.

01/31/2026

Great time of year to pickup a paddle upgrade for upcoming paddle and tripping season. Local , Canadian designed and built in New Hamburg Ontario.Straight paddles, double bends and Kayak paddles.

Straight paddles. $110
Double Bend. $170
NRP special lightweight. $250
Kayak. $200

01/20/2026

01/20/2026

Introducing the new Nith River Paddle Special. This is the ultra lite version of my Double Bend paddle coming in at 17-18 oz. A great paddle with 7 layer handle construction 3 Cedar 2 Ash 2 Basswood Cedar blade with Basswood inlays and steambent White Oak blade edge and gflex edge guard. A beautiful paddle that releves stress on shoulders and wrist while getting the most from every stroke. This is the paddle that elevates your paddle experience.Limited quantities $255.

11/21/2025

Great time of the year to pickup a new paddle for someone special or for your self. Good selection of all sizes , straight paddles or bentwoods. Gift certificates also available .

07/22/2025

Great local made paddles for your summer or fall canoe trip.Most of the wood used in my paddles is harvested from tree's on my property than milled locally and air dried making them a true local paddle.Straight paddles for that traditional paddle and double bend paddles for a high end paddling experience. Message me for more information and come check them out

07/22/2025

Lot's of great paddles in stock now from straight paddles 52"-60" and bent woods paddles 52" -60"I also can do paddle repairs refinishing and retipping.