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We were flattered and pleasantly surprised to receive an unusual request from Alberta-based artist Karen Tamminga-Patton recently - would we mind i...

This isn't Lauren Pacho and Reid Schaeffer's first time on the Bear Mountain Blog - back in February 2018 they won a top spot in our Canoecraft on ...

The Rob Roy Solo 13 is one of the models we see less often, so it's always a treat to hear from a builder who's finished one. It's also nice to get...

Many builders put personalized or commemorative elements into their canoes, and Denise Lewis' Woodland Rose, a 16' Chestnut Prospector, is a prime ...

People often ask about wood choice for canoe hulls, and the standard answer is that with a few caveats, you can build a canoe out of almost anyt...

Builder Stories is a feature where we share photos and stories from builders in their words. Today we're showcasing the unique story of Frank Turner and family.

Builder Stories is a feature where we share photos and stories from builders in their words. Today we're showcasing the beautiful work of Sebastia...

Builder Stories is a new feature where we'll share photos and stories from builders in their words. Kicking off the series is Hamish Hamilton with ...

“We kind of do projects,” says Winston Yeung. It’s an understatement considering the sophistication and complexity of the work he’s done with his...

Video by Andrew Szeto / Photos by Trevor Connell After months of planning and preparation, the Makers Rendezvous finally took place on September 1...

If you pride yourself on being handy, Jimmy DiResta is the ultimate role model. From woodworking to welding to smithing he can make pretty much a...

Guest post by Svein Løvaas As I mentioned in my last post, I live in Norway and organized a course in cooperation with The Coast Culture Center h...