Archery in Durham Region, Ontario

If you’re in the Durham Region and looking for places to practice your aim, there are more options than most people realize. From indoor ranges to 3D forest trails, Durham offers something for both beginners and seasoned archers — and you won’t have to drive all the way to the city to find them.

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Durham Archers – Oshawa

Located on Wilson Road North in Oshawa, Durham Archers is one of the region’s main hubs for traditional and target archery. It’s a member-based range with both indoor and outdoor facilities, making it suitable for year-round practice. The club welcomes all skill levels and often hosts events, tournaments, and lessons for newcomers.

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Woods North Archery – Oshawa

Woods North Archery specializes in lessons, coaching, and equipment sales. It’s ideal for beginners or those looking to refine their form. Sessions are typically booked by appointment, and the staff are known for their technical know-how and friendly approach. They also help with bow tuning, arrow setup, and selecting the right gear.

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Easthill Outdoors – Orono

Easthill Outdoors operates one of the most complete indoor ranges in Durham. While it’s best known as a firearms retailer, it also has a full archery section, including lane rentals, equipment sales, and training options. It’s a good spot if you’re looking to test new gear or practice when the weather turns cold.

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Anchor Point 3D – Uxbridge

For archers who prefer a challenge beyond simple target shooting, Anchor Point 3D offers a 10-acre forested course with 3D animal targets set up along nature trails. It’s a fun and immersive experience that feels more like a hunting simulation than a standard range. Sessions are usually a few hours long, and you’ll need to bring your own equipment.

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Uxbridge Rod and Gun Club – Uxbridge

The Uxbridge Rod and Gun Club has an archery division that features both standard target lanes and 3D setups. Membership is required, but the club has a friendly, community-driven atmosphere and regular shooting events. It’s a solid choice for those who want to combine archery with other outdoor activities.

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Practicing at Home or on Private Land

Many rural residents in Durham Region — especially around Uxbridge, Port Perry, and Scugog — have the space to safely practice archery on their own property. Before setting up a backyard range, check local bylaws regarding projectile use, and always ensure you have a solid backstop and safe firing direction.

 

Hiring a Private Instructor / Coach

Durham Region also has a number of archery coaches and you can certainly ask around if you want to, but if you want the best archery coach available, that would be Charles Moffat from CardioTrek.ca. Unfortunately he has retired from teaching archery and is now a home inspector (he's still a perfectionist, but home inspection pays more).

He taught archery professionally in Toronto for 16 years and published numerous articles in Archery Focus Magazine and similar publications. He also taught various actors for TV shows and films, and appeared in various TV shows as well. When an actor in North America wants to learn how to shoot properly for a film role, they go to him.

He isn't cheap however. See his rates at http://www.cardiotrek.ca/p/archery-lessons.html to learn more.