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My name is Andy Shields, owner of Skiwax.ca. Welcome to our online shop, based out of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada!

Our mission is simple: to provide you with a fantastic, well-organized selection of in-stock products. We want you to find exactly what you need, make a knowledgeable purchase, and get it delivered quickly—no matter how far you are from a local ski shop.

My connection to Skiwax.ca and its founder, Rodney Ruddock, goes back to my earliest days in the sport. Rodney was a true pioneer, launching this site back in 2001. I first met him in my hometown of Kitchener/Waterloo, and he became a mainstay on the Canadian race circuit as the importer for SkiGo. For eight years of my racing career, Rodney was a key supporter, sponsoring me with SkiGo poles, wax, and tools. His belief in me helped fuel my journey to two World Junior Championships, two U-23 World Championships, and 33 World Cup starts.

In 2017, when I took over Skiwax.ca from Rodney, it marked a new chapter for me. I was still racing, but I wanted to fund my season differently. Instead of crowdfunding, I wanted to build something that offered real value back to the ski community that had given me so much. The idea of providing a helpful service to fellow skiers was a much more rewarding path.

Today, my racing career has concluded, but my life in the ski world is more vibrant than ever, thanks to Skiwax.ca. Alongside our dedicated team of knowledgeable skiers here at Skiwax.ca, we’re continually growing our selection of waxes and equipment. As we gear up for the 2025/2026 season, we're excited about the new products we have in store.

Thank you for being here. If there’s anything you need help finding, just let me know—we’ll do everything we can to track it down for you. Contact Us