Redtail White Ash Beavertail Canoe Paddle

The beavertail blade shape is one of canoeing's most enduring designs, and pairing it with white ash makes for a handcrafted paddle that's as functional as it is timeless.

Ash brings serious credentials to this build. It's a dense, impact-resistant hardwood that holds up on rocky rivers and shallow Canadian waterways without sacrificing the natural flex that keeps long paddling days from wearing you out. That combination of durability and responsiveness is exactly what you want in a beavertail, where the wider, rounded blade is already doing more work per stroke through the water.

The beavertail shape has roots in traditional Indigenous and voyageur paddling, and it remains a popular choice for trippers and recreational canoeists who appreciate a deeper catch and a clean exit on each stroke. White ash adds its own character to the package with a pale, light colouring and a grain pattern that stands out from the darker hardwoods. Each paddle is hand-shaped by Redtail Paddle Co. in Millbrook, Ontario, continuing a craft tradition that John Bell started over fifty years ago.

• Material: Solid white ash hardwood
• Blade shape: Traditional beavertail
• Construction: Hand-shaped and handcrafted in Millbrook, Ontario
• Finish: Light, pale colouring with tight, dramatic grain pattern
• Strength: High impact resistance, excellent durability
• Flex: Natural flex for fluid, efficient paddle strokes
• Best use: Recreational tripping, flatwater, traditional-style canoeing
• Made in Canada