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Reconnect with nature this May: Get Outside for Outward Bound Canada!

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Outward Bound Canada is excited to announce the return of our annual Get Outside for Outward Bound Canada Campaign, running from May 11 to 25.

This year, we’re teaming up with renowned Canadian explorer, best-selling author, and adventurer Adam Shoalts, who will inspire and guide you to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian wilderness. Get ready for exclusive content from Adam throughout the campaign, which will be shared on social media through the month of May. 

How you can join the movement

 

  • Share your outdoor adventures! Capture a moment during your hike, bike ride or weekend getaway and share it with us on social media by tagging us @outwardboundcanada on Instagram, or send it directly to communications@outwardbound.ca.
  • Spread the word! Help us spread the word about the campaign by sharing our posts and telling your friends and family something you’ve learned about the value of outdoor education or Outward Bound Canada.
  • Become a champion for outdoor education! Consider a donation to Outward Bound Canada’s programs for youth underserved with high-quality outdoor education. Our waiting list of these youth continues to grow.

 

Participate in exciting giveaways on our social media

Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook accounts through the month of May for your chance to win some AWESOME prizes from an amazing group of partners! Each of these Canadian companies has offered something unique and great to help get you outside.

  • Organic energy bars, an awesome camp cup, and a hat from Hornby Organic
  • You’ll be looking great on the trails with the cozy sweater, hat and hiking socks from Muttonhead
  • Score a hardcover copy of “Where the Falcon Flies” by Adam Shoalts and cool gear from Nova Craft Canoe
  • Unique skincare products from Indigenous skincare brand Sḵwálwen Botanicals 
  • Sustainable and stylish jewelry from UGOIGO Studios

Visit our site for more information on how to enter the prize draws.

Two opportunities to join us in-person in Toronto

On Saturday, May 11 at 11am, Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto will host a pop-up shop where you’ll have the opportunity to shop the beautiful repurposed jewerly from our partner UGOIGO, see a pop-up Paddeleboard from Cove Paddleboards, and then wander into the larger Farmers Market at the Brickworks! Grab something for Mom made with love from UGOIGO and consider a small donation to Outward Bound at the same time.

To close out the campaign in style, we have the honor of hosting Adam Shoalts at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto on Saturday, May 25 at 4pm for an afternoon of adventure

This event is exclusive to our close supporters and we’d love to invite five more of our readers to join us in person! Want to be one of them?
Email communications@outwardbound.ca for a chance to secure your free ticket!

In the meantime, you can find out more about Adam Shoalts’ amazing career and how he sees the importance of outdoor education for young people in this exclusive interview.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to share your outdoor adventures with us and your chance to win amazing prizes from our partners!