what's in a name

 Welcome to gaviaWOODWORKS ... ​

It’s pronounced gāvēə  [gah’-vee-uh] and is the genus of birds to which loons belong. We love loons because we love the cottage. That’s where we hear the calls of the loon … it’s our happy place.
 
We think that the Latin rolls nicely off the tongue and looks good when paired with "woodworks". The company name and logo blend the ideas of cottage life with our woodworking adventures. Plus, loons live in every Canadian province and territory. The loon is on our $1 coin (called the “loonie”) and on our 1991 $20 bill series. We are proudly Canadian.
 
Here are some interesting facts. The name LOON comes from clumsy. Different sources suggest different language origins but all end at loon. Their legs are far back on their body so they are not good at walking. They’re also not efficient at taking off. Loons need a long runway to catch flight (30 yards | 27 m or more). 
 
Unlike other birds, loons breed together for many years and they live longer (often over 20 years). Both parents build the nest, incubate the eggs, feed the chicks, protect them and carry them on their backs. We’re in this together and want to create lasting pieces for you to enjoy in your home and garden.
 
The name just made sense to us and makes a nice logo. We never get tired of hearing the calls of the loon.