Hunting & Shooting · Ontario
Barefoot Bushcraft
An outdoor archery and bushcraft range in Thorold, Ontario where instructors teach archery, axe and knife throwing and fire-starting, popular with families and first-timers.
What visitors say
Barefoot Bushcraft is an outdoor range in Thorold, in Niagara, offering archery along with axe and knife throwing and other bushcraft skills. It has a strong rating across more than 200 reviews, and families make up a big share of the visitors.
The instructors are the main reason people rate it highly. Reviewers describe them as friendly, patient and good at breaking things down for people who have never held a bow, while still helping experienced shooters fix their form. Equipment is described as in good condition, and one family got to take their paper targets home.
Kids' birthday parties are common, with slingshots and fire-starting with friction sticks mentioned as highlights for young groups. One-hour archery lessons, seasonal specials and family outings are also popular, and one visitor got advice on a starter bow to buy afterwards.
Everything happens outdoors, so dress for the weather. One parent felt the space itself could use some upgrading, though it didn't spoil the day.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 240 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Barefoot Bushcraft directly.