Toronto Boat Show Booth Pictures

We have been posting these photos on our Facebook Fan Page but we thought it would be nice to share them with those who aren't on the popular social network.  The following pictures were taken with Mike's Blackberry (cell phone camera) and aren't the best of quality but we just think it's awesome to get some action shots while the 2010 Toronto Boat Show (TBS) is actually going on!

Setting up the booth space.

The booth looks amazing!

The Swift Crew - the evening before the TBS opening.

Dan explains the quality features of a Badger Canoe Paddle to some TBS show-goers.

People just can't stop feeling our  canoe paddles.  It's a tactile experience!

Two happy TBS show-goers pose for Mike's cell phone camera.  Thanks for the really great picture ladies!

This little "cub" puts a Cub WaterColour to the test.  Kids really gravitate towards our colourful paddles!

After careful consideration, the decision is made.  Green is definitely out and Pink is in - for this little lady!

While this little guy decides the green Cub WaterColour is his perfect choice!

These photos were all shot within proximity of or in the Swift Canoe & Kayak Booth.  Sure looks like fun doesn't it?!!

Go check it out...

The show doesn't end until January 17th!

Come see Badger Paddles at the Toronto Boat Show

If you are in the G.T.A. this week - be sure to stop by the Toronto Boat Show*.  Badger Paddles will be represented at the Swift Canoe & Kayak booth by Mike as well as the very knowledgeable Swift Staff.  Swift has some great deals on canoes, kayaks and of course - Badger Paddles - lined up for you boating enthusiasts.... a great time to get a great price!

Besides a great line-up of boats, Badger Watercolours and even some paddles with custom hand-painted graphics will be available - each paddle a completely one-of-a-kind piece of art.  Lots of beautiful cherry paddles too.  Also available are many with our hand-rubbed varnished blades - a highly demanded paddle finish so be sure to get there early in the week to ensure the best selection!


A grand tradition - the boat show is sure to please you and your family during this cold winter weather and take you into the world of boating again.  Visit the Swift website or call their store (1-800-661-1429) for more information or click here to visit the TBS website for ticket information.


*The TBS runs from January 9 - 17, 2010 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place in Toronto.

For those who dig the Olympics!!!

As most of you are aware, the Olympic Torch has been passing through Canadian towns and cities during the Canadian Olympic Torch Relay.  On Dec 30th, 2009, thanks to Stacey Collins Torch Bearer #114, Badger Paddles got to be indirectly part of Canada's Olympic pride.

Stacey was selected by the Royal Bank of Canada as one of the 2010 Olympic torchbearers and took hold of the Olympic flame on Dec. 30 and ran part of its route through North Bay, Ontario.

Bursting with Canadian pride (and her beautiful smile), Stacey stopped off at Swift Canoe & Kayak later to share her awe-inspiring experience.  "It really was AMAZING to be part of the 2010 torch run.  To hold up that flame knowing that it is a piece of history and the future all at the same time is very humbling." Stacey reflected to Swift staff, Bobbo (see picture of Bobbo with Stacey & the torch).   Stacey and her family are an outdoorsy family, have expressed a love for canoeing, kayaking and "just being outside enjoying all that Canadian nature has to offer".  To read more about Stacey's thoughts on her Olympic experience read her interview in the Fort Frances Times Online.


Interestingly enough, as the article points out, by the time the torch arrives back on the West Coast for the lighting of the Olympic cauldron to mark the beginning of the 2010 Winter Games, the flame will have traveled 45,000 km across the country; visited more than 1,000 communities; and been carried by 12,000 torchbearers.


For more information about the Olympics and the Torch Relay, visit www.vancouver2010.com or Follow the torch here at CTV!!!


Thank you, Stacey, for sharing the Olympic Torch & your amazing experience with Swift and Badger!!!