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From dog sledding 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.

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Rocky Mountains 14-day Backpacking

On this course, you will be backpacking with your group through the iconic Canadian Rocky Mountains. Each day will include hiking with a multi-day pack both on trail and off-trail. You and your peers will be participating in all aspects of backcountry travel and living from route finding, navigation to setting up camp in the wilderness and learning how to live comfortably in the outdoors with minimal impact.

Age 16-18

Length 14 days

Cost $ 3,849

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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 and returning […]

Age 15-16

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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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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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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Rocky Mountains 8-Day Mountaineering

This course is designed to push your limits and develop your mountain and interpersonal skills in a safe and 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 […]

Age 18-30

Length 8 days

Cost $ 4,689

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Rocky Mountains 7-day Backpacking

Take a journey through some of the most spectacular terrains 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

Develop your outdoor and interpersonal skills on this 21 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 […]

Age 16-18

Length 21 days

Cost $ 5,229

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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 beautiful windswept islands of Georgian Bay. Whether you are experienced or new to expeditions this is a wonderful opportunity to […]

Age 14-16

Length 7 days

Cost $ 1,999

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Northern Ontario 21-day Flatwater Canoeing

The expansive Temagami area offers a stunning backdrop to a longer expedition where students will build on their skills over three weeks, reaching a point where the level of teamwork, canoeing skills, and personal growth are elevated. A longer expedition allows us to push deeper into the wilderness where your confidence and strength will have […]

Age 16-18

Length 21 days

Cost $ 5,229

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Northern Ontario 7-day Whitewater Canoeing

On this adventure, you will learn to analyze risks and build a connected relationship with your team while navigating white water rapids in a canoe in Northern Ontario. You will be refining your paddling skills, learning to navigate white water in a canoe while learning more about yourself, and building on problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Age 19-25

Length 7 days

Cost $ 1,999

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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 14-16

Length 7 days

Cost Funded

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Northern Ontario 14-day Passages for Boys

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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