<h3>Archery Ranges Canada: Josh Kennedy’s New National Directory for Finding Ranges, Clubs, and Pro Shops</h3><p>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.</p><p>Josh explains why he includes registered clubs, pro shops, and unaffiliated/backyard-style ranges to maximize accessibility for hunters, tournament competitors, and recreational Archers.</p><p>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.</p><p>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).</p><p>During our interview, Josh shares early traffic stats for Archery Ranges Canada, notes 244 listings across Ontario, BC, and Alberta*, and previews upcoming features. </p><br><p>(*At the time of publishing this episode, ArcheryRangesCanada.ca has been updated to include all of Canada.)</p><br><p>00:00 Welcome to Josh of Archery Ranges Canada</p><p>00:40 Why a Directory of Archery Ranges?</p><p>03:34 The Community Response</p><p>04:34 Inclusive Listings</p><p>06:14 Search and Filters</p><p>07:26 Range Details and Updates</p><p>08:31 Claiming a Listing</p><p>09:43 Premium Packages</p><p>12:17 Building the Map</p><p>13:08 Traffic and Reach</p><p>14:23 Hidden Gems</p><p>16:06 What’s Next?</p><p>17:40 Bronze, Silver &amp; Gold Recap</p><p>20:02 Growth</p><p>20:56 Why Archery Ranges Canada is For Everyone</p><p>22:19 What Does Josh Never Leave the House Without?</p><p>22:51 Shout Outs to Mentioned Ranges</p><p>23:43 The Bigger Mission of Archery Ranges Canada</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>References and Resources</strong></h2><p><strong>Archery Ranges Canada</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.archeryrangescanada.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.archeryrangescanada.ca</a></li><li><strong>Contact Email:</strong> [email protected]</li><li><strong>Feature Focus:</strong> Interactive directory and map for Canadian Archery ranges, pro shops, and independent shooting locations.</li></ul><p><strong>Ranges Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://yorkcountybowmen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>York County Bowmen</strong> </a>(Ontario)</li><li><a href="https://www.forestcityarchers.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Forest City Archers</strong></a> (Thorndale, Ontario)</li><li><strong>Features:</strong> 64 acres, 40-target outdoor 3D course, open all season.</li><li><a href="https://www.jadefarm.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Salt Spring Archery Society at Jade Farm</strong></a> (Salt Spring Island, British Columbia)</li><li><strong>Features:</strong> Located on a real farm with 3D courses right by the ocean.</li><li><a href="https://www.paintedwarriors.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Painted Warriors</strong></a> (Mountain View County, Alberta)</li><li><strong>Features:</strong> Immersive indigenous cultural experience with traditional shooting and hyper-realistic 3D courses.</li></ul><p><strong>Social Media &amp; Community Groups</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/yorkcountybowmen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>York County Bowmen Facebook Page</strong></a> (Where the connection was first made)</li><li><a href="https://www.archeryrangescanada.ca/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Contact Page:</strong></a> Contact Archery Ranges Canada:&nbsp;Report a missing archery range&nbsp;• Update listing information&nbsp;• Claim your facility listing&nbsp;• Premium listing inquiries&nbsp;• Partnership opportunities&nbsp;• Technical support</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Keywords/Search:</strong></p><p>Archery ranges in Canada | Finding Archery clubs near me | Canadian Archery community | Indoor vs Outdoor Archery ranges | Archery range directory Canada | Youth Archery programs Canada | How to support a young Archer | Beginner Archery for kids Canada</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>