Badger History: not just any little black box
Today our family had a very interesting lunch.  Uncle Rick brought us a family heirloom that, while the monetary value is very little, the item couldn't have been a more interesting & valuable treasure to Badger Paddles and the great-granddaughter of Sidney Badger, Fiona.This family heirloom was a little black box filled with memories.

For the paddlers on your gift list.....
The holiday season of gift giving is fast approaching!!!  That is why we would like to remind everyone that any personalized or special orders must processed by the end of this month to be able to ensure your purchase is delivered in time for the holidays. Have a name or personal message adde

NEW: Water Colours Canoe Paddles for Adults
We knew kids 'n cubs would love our colourful tinted solid wood canoe paddles but we weren't anticipating such a keen interest from the bigger kids too!That's right - you asked for it and we listened....  Water Colours are now available for adults! &n

To Badger or not to Badger
Do you know the origin of the term "to badger"?"Badgering"is also known as pestering, bothering, nagging, or teasing.  But these traits are not from the animal itself, but rather from the early sport of Badger Baiting whereas hunters would send dogs to harass badgers for entertainment and for blood sport.  Similar to dog fighting, badger baiting was forced combat between the badger and a succession of hounds.  Badger ba

Badger Paddles & Swift Canoe on Facebook!
Just this week Swift Canoe & Kayak joined Badger Paddles on the social networking site Facebook!!!If you have a Facebook account be sure to check out the new