ABOUT US

Where axe throwing lives

We're the world's biggest urban axe throwing club. Our mission is to bring the thrill of a traditional Canadian backyard pastime to urban communities. With the help of our talented axe throwing coaches, hundreds of thousands of people have been able to share our passion for throwing axes. We pride ourselves in delivering outstanding customer service to all of our clients whether it's for walk-ins, leagues, private parties and team building events.

Bad Axe Throwing was founded by CEO Mario Zelaya in the fall of 2014. Mario is based in southern Ontario, therefore the first doors we opened were in Burlington, Ontario. In just a few years, we've expanded across Canada and the United States with over 40 locations! Check out our locations below.

A walk down memory lane

  • OUR FIRST VENTURE

    BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - FALL OF 2014

    Burlington axe throwing business plans to go global - Read More

  • THE START OF THE ONTARIO EXPANSION

    KITCHENER, ONTARIO - WINTER OF 2015

    Where it’s cool to bury the hatchet - Read More

  • THE ONTARIO EXPANSION – NOW IN MISSISSAUGA

    Our staff taps into inner Vikings with some Bad Axe Throwing     - Read More

  • EXPANDING TO DOWNTOWN TORONTO

    TORONTO, ONTARIO - SPRING OF 2015

    Bad Axe is a really exciting way to brush up on your hand-eye coordination, work on toning those potential FLOTUS arms, and to spend time with friends in a fun setting. - Read More

  • AXE THROWING HITS THE CAPITAL – OTTAWA

    OTTAWA, ONTARIO - SUMMER OF 2015

    Ottawa just got a lot cooler! Axe throwing takes over the capital. - Read More

  • BRANCHING OUT TO EDMONTON

    EDMONTON, ALBERTA - WINTER OF 2016

    New Edmonton recreation business lets party-goers bury the hatchet - Read More

  • EXPANDING TO WINNIPEG

    WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - SPRING OF 2016

    Axe throwing comes to Winnipeg - Read More

  • OPENING OUR DOORS IN VAUGHAN

    VAUGHAN, ONTARIO - SPRING OF 2016

    I don't think there's a better way to start off the week and celebrate all things Canadian than throwing axes, drinking Caesars, and feasting on butter tarts all while wearing your finest Canadian gear. - Read More

  • BAD AXE THROWING NOW IN SURREY

    SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA - SUMMER OF 2016

    You can now throw axes (legally) in Surrey - Read More

  • OUR FIRST US LOCATION

    CHICAGO, USA - FALL OF 2016

    Ax throwing — the 'modern-day bowling' — coming to Chicago. - Read More

Celebrity Visits

ChainSmokers

ChainSmokers

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Jonas Valančiūnas

Jonas Valančiūnas

Santino Marella

Santino Marella

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley

Chase Elliott

Chase Elliott

Charity

Giving Back to the community

Bad Axe Throwing is proud to be a part of the communities where we are located. We have participated in numerous fundraising events, getting involved in local charities and providing donations to worlwide leadership and support organizations such as United Way, Ottawa Food Bank, Ottawa Snowsuit Fund and Toy Mountain.

We believe in giving back to the community and helping out where we can. Our campaigns are aimed at supporting families, children and teens in need. Axe throwing events in the community are great opportunities for people to have fun while supporting great causes. An example of a successful event we hosted in partnership with Toy Mountain was "Bad Axe Throwing Toy Fundraiser for Children in Need". Check out the details in the below article.

On September 22nd 2019 Bad Axe Mississauga played host to the charity tournament "A Cut Above" the first axe throwing tournament in support of SickKids.

"Mississauga's bad axe throwing offers free event for a good cause"

If you'd like Bad Axe Throwing to be involved in your upcoming fundraising event, let us know the details by contacting us and sharing the details!

Here's just a few organizations we've been lucky enough to work with!

  • lost-boyz
  • algonquin
  • YouCan
  • Food Share
  • Toy Mountain
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg
  • Telfer Business Law
  • Active Switch
  • Ottawa Fire Services
  • The Dog Rescuers
  • U Ottawa
  • Scotia Bank
  • Second Harvest
  • Scarborough Arts
  • Mantiens Le Droit
  • Orbis
  • Children Wish
  • Lung Cancer Canada
  • Blues Fest
  • The FoodBank Of Waterloo Region
  • United Way
  • Ottawa Food Bank
  • Ottawa Food Bank