Ontario Wilderness Flatwater Canoeing Connecting with Courage

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Age 14-16

Duration 7 Days

Location Algonquin Park

Indigenous Territories Omàmìwininìwag, Anishinabewaki

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Ontario Wilderness Flatwater Canoeing Connecting with Courage

Focus on your mental wellness and develop your self-confidence this summer!

Join a group of fellow teens to canoe through the Ontario Wilderness while being guided by your instructors who serve are confident and supportive role models.

*Please note that Outward Bound Canada now requires all staff and students to be fully vaccinated unless they are granted an exemption. Click here to read our vaccination policies.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

This course is rated level 3 in social-emotional challenge and level 2 in physical challenge. Click here to learn more about the levels of difficulty.

AREA & ACTIVITIES

Algonquin Park is located within the traditional territories of the Omàmìwininìwag and Anishinabewaki Peoples. Your group will travel along ancient canoe routes surrounded by maple-covered hills and rocky ridges.

You will navigate flatwater in a canoe, learning the strokes and rescue techniques along the way. Everything you need for the expedition will be brought with you. The skills developed on the voyage include paddling strokes, map reading and navigation, camp skills, Leave No Trace, and teamwork and leadership. This route may include portages where you will need to work as a team to carry your equipment.

Learning Outcomes

Our expert instructors will lead you through unique challenges that require your group to work together to problem-solve, reflect on your journey and discuss how to apply your skills and learning once 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 while learning how to overcome challenges to thrive.

Greater leadership and teamwork skills
Learn the skills needed to succeed at school, work and in life by becoming more confident, collaborative and a respectful team member.

Stronger connection with nature
Develop a life-long relationship with nature.

Solo

Every Outward Bound Canada course incorporates a solo experience. This includes up to 48 hours in a secluded spot where you will set up your shelter and take time for self-reflection. Instructors are close enough to offer support if needed. The solo is not a challenge of survival in the wilderness but rather a supportive environment to take time for yourself, away from the distractions of everyday life. While it may seem like a daunting challenge at first, it is often the most impactful part of the course, as you get an opportunity that few others will ever experience – being alone in nature.