A Sled Maker's Journal

My introduction to toboggan making and the Traditional Toboggans and Sleds of Northern Canada began nearly two years before I met Milton Chaboyer of Thompson, MB. At that time I was quite fascinat...

Before the Europeans came to Northern Canada, living on the land was difficult or at least more difficult than today. Many of the people where nomadic in that they followed the game to feed themse...

It’s been suggested that we have some sort of “buyers guide” on our website. Often folks who may not be familiar with the different toboggan styles need help making a decision on which toboggan wi...

Testimonials from those using our sleds is a continual perk. Thanks for sharing, JJ and cheers to many years of joy with your family's new wood toboggan!   "I just wanted to say thank you for gett...

This work is rewarding on many levels. One of the best parts of building sleighs is connecting with those who share their stories about gifting a wooden toboggan. Just this past holiday season I ...

(John Harren in his shop at Northern Toboggan & Sled // Photo by Tim Bjerk, edited by Aaron Davidson) Thank you Kim Hruba! How appropriate that a friend and customer be asked by The Growler Mag...

A few years back we had a crew working on the drainage ditch near our 40 acres. Knowing the outfit doing the work, I approached them asking what they planned to do with much of the clay earth that ...

Happy Holidays! This time of year is an exciting one for us at Northern Toboggan & Sled. By far it is our busiest time of year. It seems that the classic gift of a wooden toboggan is a traditio...

This week we took part in a fundraising event that focused on creating opportunity for underprivileged kids. A wooden toboggan does not solve huge issues within families fighting to create opportun...