HAND PAINTED CANOE PADDLES SUPPORTING THE CANADIAN CANOE FOUNDATION

Norquay Co Natasha Wittke Paddles

 

July 31, 2018

This is a uniquely Canadian artistry project that involves hand-painted paddles inspired by Killarney Provincial Park and Georgian Bay. Sudbury-born paddle designer and founder of Norquay Co – Natasha Wittke – has just partnered with eBay Canada to exclusively offer paddles that tell the stories behind her canoe trips across Canada.

Her cherry wood, hand painted paddles pay homage and represent bodies of water that Natasha herself has journeyed on. The Killarney originated from the gorgeous pink granite rocks and deep green, leaning pines. Growing up close to Georgian Bay, Natasha draws much of her creativity from her canoe trips along this coast.

In collaboration with eBay Canada, all proceeds for these paddles will go to the Canadian Canoe Foundation. This foundation educates youth on environmental issues through transformative canoe trips across the country.

We were able to speak with Natasha, and asked her several questions. In response to why is this important to you? Natasha answered“I am honoured to support the Canadian Canoe Foundation in collaboration with eBay Canada through the sale of these three paddles. CFF focuses on environmental initiatives and youth education, and I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to help youth discover and build a relationship with nature. I encourage everyone to support this cause by purchasing a paddle sold exclusively on eBay.ca.”. We also asked Why do you have a passion for this type of work? Natasha explained that “ Creating and designing paddles allows me to channel my passion for the outdoors. I have a full-time job, so getting out into nature every day isn’t feasible, but I still need a way to channel this love I have for nature. My paddles offer a way for me to express this and hopefully inspire others to do so as well.”

So go on and check them out at ebay.ca/Collaborations!

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