Hi Boone,

On first glance the bark texture reminded me of a Holly that we have here in the UK, although in your case this probably isn't Holly. Holly has waxy, prickly leaves, red berries and poisonous wood so not suitable for spoon making, but I would let you worry you as I doubt you are dealing with Holly, its just something which jumped to my mind when seeing that bark.

Seeing as your in Canada I will leave it to members of our community which might be closer to you. Were there any other signs on the floor? Dead leaves, nuts, casings, don't suppose you have a picture of the whole tree? It's size or structure might help identify it.