Azland Traditions started in 1973, as a custom leather works shop and wood finishing service. Then in 1977, Tom, and his wife Jan and daughter Jessica, found the right piece of land, cleared it, and lived in a temporary cabin, while Tom built the hand sculpted log home , they live in today. There have been many additions since then, including a timber frame work shop and the attached dedicated canoe shop. Azland Traditions has grown into a full service, wood-canvas canoe shop. Building new and restoring the old. Azland Traditions is dedicated in keeping the traditional wood-canvas canoe craft alive, by building and restoring each canoe, with the time tested techniques used since the late 1800’s, when wood-canvas canoe building began. wood canvas canoes
Building The 16’ White Light Tripper
Two Models:
The Lightweight Tripper — 52 lbs Trimmed in Spruce
The Standard Tripper — 62 lbs Trimmed in hardwoods
Contact us for more information based on your specific canoe
Contact us for more information
There is always an ongoing project in the shop and visitors are welcome. It’s best to call ahead. We may be off paddling or just doing errands.
The leather shop offers top quality goods. You may choose to pick up a premium bridle leather belt for yourself or as a gift. The “Original Saddle Seat” is made from the finest bridle leather, for outdoor use. The “Saddle Seat” hangs on the inwales and supports the paddler in the traditional kneeling position, and keeps the paddler comfortable even on long paddles.
By Appointment
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