Pathfinders

Pathfinders Design and Technology designs and manufactures wooden science kits for educational and recreational use. We are located in Metchosin, just outside of Victoria, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Our chief educator, Derek Wulff, teaches classes in the Victoria area. We spend time with kids in schools, making and using the kits to see how well they deliver curriculum for teachers, and to make sure they are engaging and appropriate for both fun play and educational aspects. So far so good!

We like to work with other local companies. Our manufacturer in Taiwan is a local family-run factory, and most of our stores are neighbourhood toy stores, supporting local and small business people (not actually short, but you know what we mean). We do sell to some larger companies, but they have set standards for excellence and generally are not traded on any stock exchange.

Pathfinders - Hydraulic Gearbot Wooden Mechanical Kit

Pathfinders - Hydraulic Gearbot Wooden Mechanical Kit

Hydraulic Gearbots are not all that common, but the fun thing about this one is that it is relatively easy to make, will amaze your friends, and you can toss popcorn around when your parents are n...

$46.95

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Pathfinders - Hydraulic Machines 4 in1 Multi Pack Wood

Pathfinders - Hydraulic Machines 4 in1 Multi Pack Wood

This kit contains all 4 kits in one mini-jumbo box of fun. All the complete kits and instructions are included and not only is this great value, but we think every class that studies levers and simple...

$59.90

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Pathfinders - Leonardo Da Vinci Catapult Wood

Pathfinders - Leonardo Da Vinci Catapult Wood

Leonardo da Vinci was a prolific inventor and artist who came up with new ideas and redesigned inventions from earlier times. This catapult is one of his redesigns from the medieval catapults of 400 o...

$39.95

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Pathfinders - Leonardo Da Vinci Helicopter Wood

Pathfinders - Leonardo Da Vinci Helicopter Wood

Leonardo DaVinci developed a range of innovative devices that were revolutionary and considered experimental at the time. This device was tried at the time of invention and later by other inventors in...

$39.90

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Pathfinders - Leonardo Da Vinci Ornothopter Wood

Pathfinders - Leonardo Da Vinci Ornothopter Wood

Leonardo Da Vinci developed a range of innovative devices that were revolutionary and considered experimental at the time. This device was tried at the time of invention and later by other inventors. ...

$55.00

Pathfinders - Leonardo Da Vinci Tank Wooden Construction Kit

Pathfinders - Leonardo Da Vinci Tank Wooden Construction Kit

Leonardo Da Vinci was a prolific inventor and artist who came up with amazing ideas for machines to attack and defend the Lords and Dukes of the time. This armored tank is a unique design that had...

$39.90

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Pathfinders - Leonardo Da Vinci Trebuchet Wood

Pathfinders - Leonardo Da Vinci Trebuchet Wood

While Trebuchets were common siege engines in Medieval Times, Leonardo’s take on the most powerful weapon of the time was unique – his design used one main mast, different from all others before! B...

$39.90

Pathfinders - Medieval Catapult Wood

Pathfinders - Medieval Catapult Wood

The catapult has a long and interesting history. It has been around in many forms, evolving since about 400 BC. This model is based on the medieval styles that were used during the middle ages. Standi...

$32.00

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Pathfinders - Medieval Siege Tower Wood

Pathfinders - Medieval Siege Tower Wood

The Siege Tower was use by invading armies to breach the walls of the castle they were attacking. They varied in size and construction, but the one we have here is typical of the styles used from abou...

$44.00

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Pathfinders - Medieval Trebuchet Wood

Pathfinders - Medieval Trebuchet Wood

Considered by many to be the most powerful and destructive of all the siege engines, the trebuchet took many forms throughout the Medieval world, hurling huge rocks, giant fireballs and even diseased ...

$39.90

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Pathfinders - Wooden Hydraulic Robotic Arm

Pathfinders - Wooden Hydraulic Robotic Arm

So we made one to give an opportunity to see how levers work and are applied in a cool machine. Lifting materials horizontally is important in some places, where an item has to stay level, so with a p...

$39.90

Pathfinders - Wooden Strauss Trunnion Bascule Bridge

Pathfinders - Wooden Strauss Trunnion Bascule Bridge

A common sight around the world, the Struass Trunnion Bascule Bridge includes a unique collapsing mechanism that is a joy to watch. The design allows ships and other toys to pass through underneath. S...

$32.00

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Pathfinders-  Wooden Hydrapult

Pathfinders- Wooden Hydrapult

Designed to get both boys and girls into learning about levers and simple machines, trajectories, fluid power and engineering, this newest kit has three different throwing machines in one, and nothing...

$32.95

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