Archery Ranges Canada: Josh Kennedy’s New National Directory for Finding Ranges, Clubs, and Pro Shops

Manisha of the Archery Parent Podcast interviews Josh Kennedy, creator of ArcheryRangesCanada.ca, a new national directory to help Archers find Archery ranges across Canada. Josh experienced the time-consuming method of looking up ranges, but realized how unreliable range searches could be.

Josh explains why he includes registered clubs, pro shops, and unaffiliated/backyard-style ranges to maximize accessibility for hunters, tournament competitors, and recreational Archers.

The site offers search by name or location, geolocation, category filters, interactive maps, and detailed listings with contact info, amenities, bow types allowed, pricing (for certain listings), and directions, with owners/directors able to claim and edit listings.

Josh outlines the various levels of listing: Bronze (free), Silver (analytics, clickable contacts, more photos and text, pricing, FAQs, review replies), and Gold (featured placement, ads, unlimited photos, video, events calendar).

During our interview, Josh shares early traffic stats for Archery Ranges Canada, notes 244 listings across Ontario, BC, and Alberta*, and previews upcoming features.

(*At the time of publishing this episode, ArcheryRangesCanada.ca has been updated to include all of Canada.)

00:00 Welcome to Josh of Archery Ranges Canada

00:40 Why a Directory of Archery Ranges?

03:34 The Community Response

04:34 Inclusive Listings

06:14 Search and Filters

07:26 Range Details and Updates

08:31 Claiming a Listing

09:43 Premium Packages

12:17 Building the Map

13:08 Traffic and Reach

14:23 Hidden Gems

16:06 What’s Next?

17:40 Bronze, Silver & Gold Recap

20:02 Growth

20:56 Why Archery Ranges Canada is For Everyone

22:19 What Does Josh Never Leave the House Without?

22:51 Shout Outs to Mentioned Ranges

23:43 The Bigger Mission of Archery Ranges Canada

References and Resources

Archery Ranges Canada

• Website: www.archeryrangescanada.ca
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Feature Focus: Interactive directory and map for Canadian Archery ranges, pro shops, and independent shooting locations.

Ranges Mentioned

• York County Bowmen (Ontario)
• Forest City Archers (Thorndale, Ontario)
• Features: 64 acres, 40-target outdoor 3D course, open all season.
• Salt Spring Archery Society at Jade Farm (Salt Spring Island, British Columbia)
• Features: Located on a real farm with 3D courses right by the ocean.
• Painted Warriors (Mountain View County, Alberta)
• Features: Immersive indigenous cultural experience with traditional shooting and hyper-realistic 3D courses.

Social Media & Community Groups

• York County Bowmen Facebook Page (Where the connection was first made)
• Contact Page: Contact Archery Ranges Canada: Report a missing archery range • Update listing information • Claim your facility listing • Premium listing inquiries • Partnership opportunities • Technical support

 

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