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From canoeing in Northern Ontario to sea kayaking in New Brunswick, no matter what you are looking for, we have a course for you. Our youth courses begin at age 12, and range from five to 32 days in length. You can gain a high school credit, work towards your Duke of Edinburgh’s award, and explore everything from mountains to ocean, rivers to forest. If you would like to learn more, below are a few different types of courses we offer. You can also use the Course Finder above to browse specific trips and dates. It’s time to step out, and look in.

In the words of Outward Bound’s founder, Kurt Hahn, “We are all better than we know and should we be made to realize it, we may never again be prepared to settle for anything less.”

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West Coast Women Of Courage – Backpacking

Outward Bound Canada’s Women of Courage program is a wilderness expedition for women who have been on a healing path that follows a self-acknowledged experience of abuse. The programs are made up of a group of up to eight women, accompanied by two female instructors. You will work together to explore and navigate the beautiful […]

Age 20+

Length 8 days

Cost Funded

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West Coast Indigenous Youth Leadership

Are you ready to embrace the challenge and become a leader in your community? Do you see yourself taking the opportunity to be part of positive changes at home? Then come join us and flex your leadership muscle on our 14-day Indigenous Youth Leadership Course. You’ll get a chance to learn some new skills and […]

Age 16-18

Length 14 days

Cost Funded

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West Coast Sea Kayaking for Indigenous Youth

Our 7-day expedition is the perfect amount of adventure that will get you outside begin taking charge of your life and unlocking your true potential. Your journey will take place in the world-renowned Clayoquot Sound, on the edge of Pacific Rim National Park. This has been the traditional territory of three Nuu- chah- nulth Nations, […]

Age 14 - 16

Length 7 days

Cost Funded

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Indigenous Instructor Development Program – Rocky Mountain

Are you interested in an adventurous and meaningful career working on the land? This is a training and recruitment program for Indigenous leaders who wish to pursue employment with Outward Bound Canada (OBC) or an outdoor career. This 18-day backpacking skills and leadership course will build upon your pre-existing knowledge and skills, providing a foundation […]

Age 21+

Length 18 days

Cost Funded

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Rocky Mountain 7-day Backpacking For 2SLGBTQ+ Young Adults

Explore the Rocky Mountains while developing outdoor and leadership skills with fellow queer and trans young adults in a positive and supportive environment. This is a course for 2SLGBTQ+ students to travel through Niitsitpiis-stahkoii (Blackfoot), Iyarhe Nakoda and Tsuu T’ina territory on a seven-day backpacking expedition. You and your group will hike alongside rivers, over […]

Age 19-25

Length 7 days

Cost $ 1,999

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Northern Ontario 7-day Flatwater Canoeing

This expedition is a great opportunity to explore the wilderness with a group of peers. Learning how to paddle a canoe, or refining your skills, over the week you will build your community and explore the beautiful windswept islands of Georgian Bay. Whether you are experienced or new to expeditions this is a wonderful opportunity […]

Age 19-25

Length 7 days

Cost $ 1,999

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Rocky Mountains 14-day Backpacking

Develop your outdoor and interpersonal skills on this 14-day adventure in the Canadian Rockies. You will create a strong sense of community with your peers as you travel through the wilderness, learning how to work together to accomplish daily tasks and make decisions to keep you and your group thriving in the elements. This experience […]

Age 16-18

Length 14 days

Cost $ 3,849

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Northern Ontario 7-day Flatwater Canoeing for Indigenous Youth

Discover how to make powerful choices that lead to success, how to overcome challenges, and how there’s more in you than you know in the jaw-dropping scenery of Temagami region. Temagami is home to some of the last remaining old-growth forests in Ontario as well as the oldest mountains in North America that now are […]

Age 16-18

Length 7 days

Cost Funded

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West Coast 14-day Ocean Canoeing and Backpacking

Come experience the wilderness of the West Coast of Canada on this 14-day sea kayak expedition. You’ll get a chance to learn some new skills and make some new friends while working together making memories that will last you a lifetime.

Age 19-25

Length 14 days

Cost $ 3,849

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West Coast 21-day Sea Kayaking and Surfing

Outward Bound Canada’s sea kayak and surf expedition is the ultimate West Coast experience. This journey takes place in Clayoquot Sound, on the edge of the Pacific Rim National Park. This has been the traditional territory of three Nuu-chah-nulth Nations, the Ahousaht, the Hesquiaht and Tla-o-qui-aht for over 5000 years. You and your group will […]

Age 16 -18

Length 21 days

Cost $ 5,729

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Northern Ontario 14-day Passages for Girls

During the transition from adolescence to adulthood, youth face unique challenges. This course provides a platform for the exploration of both the individual and the wilderness with a group of their peers of the same gender identity. No prior wilderness experience is required. The youth will build on their resiliency and strength, building skills that […]

Age 14-15

Length 14 days

Cost $ 3,849

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Rocky Mountains 8-Day Mountaineering

This course is designed to push your limits by developing technical outdoor skills and leadership qualities in a supportive learning environment. The course will take place in the iconic Gold Range of the Monashee mountains, overlooking the mighty Columbia River. You will have the opportunity to travel on rock, snow and glacier ice as you […]

Age 19-30

Length 8 days

Cost $ 4,689

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Rocky Mountains 7-day Backpacking

Take a journey through some of the most spectacular terrain the Canadian Rockies has to offer! You will develop your backcountry skills as well as your interpersonal skills as you work with your peers to create a strong and supportive team that is able to meet any challenge along the trail. This course takes a […]

Age 19-25

Length 7 days

Cost $ 1,999

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Rocky Mountains Mindfulness

Step into the wilderness and experience the serenity and opportunity to practice deep reflection with the support of your experienced outdoor guides. You and your group will be travelling through some of the most incredible landscapes the Canadian Rockies has to offer, taking the time to fully appreciate the grandeur and opportunities of both the […]

Age 25+

Length 7 days

Cost $ 1,999

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Rocky Mountain 21-day Backpacking

Learn skills needed to thrive in the wilderness, make new friends and explore a breathtaking environment on this 21-day expedition in Canada’s rugged rocky mountains. You will be asked to step outside of your comfort zone to accept physical, mental, and emotional challenges, and you will be supported every step of the way by instructors […]

Age 16-18

Length 21 days

Cost $ 5,229

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