Ontario Wilderness: 14-Day Whitewater Canoe Adventure in Temagami

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Age 14-18

Dates

Jul 19 - Aug 1

Duration 2 weeks

Location Temagami River

Indigenous Territories eme-Augama Anishnabai and Temagami First Nation

Program Options Financial Assistance

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Ontario Wilderness: 14-Day Whitewater Canoe Adventure in Temagami

Are you looking to challenge yourself as a leader and expand your paddling skills?

The Temagami River offers a mix of beginner to intermediate whitewater rapids, making it an ideal spot for youth to build their paddling skills. This adventure starts with 3-4 days of canoeing on Lake Temagami before transitioning to the river’s upper two sections, including a solo overnight on Cedar Lake. Over the course of the trip, participants will push their limits, discovering both their personal strengths and the value they bring to the group. To join this whitewater program, youth need prior paddling experience and should feel confident swimming in lakes while wearing a life jacket.

AREAS & ACTIVITIES

Your course will begin at our Ontario Wilderness base in Minden where you will be introduced to your instructors and they will ensure you have the necessary equipment for your adventure. Your journey will include the Temagami River, an area has been home to Teme-Augama Anishnabai Peoples for time immemorial. Navigate the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield as you venture through lakes and rivers lined with dense boreal forest and rocky shores.

During the course, you will progress from navigating calm flat water to more lively whitewater. Everything needed for the expedition will be packed away in your canoe. From the moment you arrive, this course will be teaching you skills that will range from paddling strokes, navigation, camp craft, and how to read a river. If rapids are deemed unnavigable by the group, there is always the option to portage around, which involves working as a team to carry your equipment to the next accessible area down river. Teamwork and leadership skills will be developed through shared experiences and natural challenges.

Learning outcomes

Our expert instructors will guide you through unique challenges that require your group to work together to solve problems, reflect on your journey, and discuss how to apply your skills and what you’ve learned when you return home. The course is designed to have a lasting and measurable impact in three key areas:

Improved resilience – Improve your mental and physical health and learn how to overcome challenges to succeed.
Better leadership and teamwork skills – Learn the skills you need to succeed in school, work and life by becoming more confident, cooperative and a respectful team member.
Stronger connection to nature – Develop a lifelong relationship with nature.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

This course is for students aged 14-18 and rated Level 2 for social-emotional challenge and Level 2 for physical challenge. Learn more about the levels of difficulty.

Paddlers of all levels of experience – or none at all – are welcome to participate.
Watch the recording of our Ontario Wilderness summer information session.

Solo experience

One of the highlights of Outward Bound expeditions is participating in a solo camping experience in nature. On this course, you may have the opportunity to sleep alone for one night in a remote location, where you’ll set up shelter and take time to reflect. You’ll have all the supplies you need to sleep safely and comfortably, and your instructors will be nearby to help you if needed and check on you regularly.

Financial assistance

We believe everyone should have access to exploring nature. We offer full scholarships to help cover the cost of course fees, and the Youth Access Fund offers financial support for those unable to finance their Outward Bound Canada experience personally. Please visit the Financial Assistance page for more information and to apply.