Aside from the obvious, skills, confidence and friendships. Saying yes to an adventure, putting yourself out there and investing in yourself is EMPOWERING. This will set the stage for everything that comes next. It gives you the time to reconnect with yourself, immerse yourself in nature and clear your head. It gives you time to reflect on your life and it puts it all into perspective and realize what truly matters . It will give you the chance to truly connect with new friends and discover that you can do so much more than you ever thought !

$1000 CAD non-refundable deposit is due upfront and the remaining balance plus 13% HST will be due by June 15th, 2025.

I can set up any payment plan that works for you .

This allows ample time to make reservations, and order food and gear ahead of time which can take awhile to get to Canada!

No tips or additional costs necessary.

1) Enjoys the outdoors, willing to learn, and maintain a positive attitude throughout the trip. Show up for an adventure and go with the flow!

2) Able to hike 4km off trail with a pack through thick terrain and on uneven ground, carry approx 25lbs of gear on short portages and be able to carry a 60lb canoe either solo or with a partner on rocky, windy portages through the bush

3) Able to sleep in a tent for 4 nights rain or shine

4) Willing to push yourself past your comfort zone

5) In good health and willing to be off grid for 5 days with no roads, no cell service. I will have satellite communication for emergencies. There is a hospital in Mattawa

6) 18 minimum age requirement, but no upper age limit as long as you’re in good health and are capable with the above qualifications

7) Show up ready to push yourself, learn and get out of your comfort zone!

Get yourself to Toronto, Ontario with all your clothes, hiking boots and Ontario fishing license and we will cover the rest. Thankfully August in Ontario is typically warm ranging between 18-32c . However, you will need to be prepared for cooler nights and rain. See the packing list for details as well as a list of what you will receive from me !

Absolutely not! You just need to show up with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and ready to push yourself ! There will be moments that you are uncomfortable but that is all part of the journey! This retreat is tailored as an introduction to everything outdoors but anyone up for an adventure will have fun! Not many people have experienced a trip by canoe. This is the place to ask questions, learn and just have a blast!

Honestly, your mindset is the biggest factor. If you go into this knowing that some aspects will be challenging and have a great attitude, you will do great! You should be comfortable paddling for several hours at a time at a leisurely pace on flat water. You can also expect to pull and maneuver your canoe through shallow, boulder filled rivers and over beaver dams at times. Portaging and pulling a canoe through shallow waters is a hard thing to train for and requires you to use your entire body and muscles that you don't often use. You will also be required to carry a canoe either solo or with your canoeing partner over uneven ground during the portage. Everything will be at a beginner pace so if you show up determined and ready for adventure, it’ll be great! You certainly don't have to be the most fit person to succeed! That being said, there will be times that you are challenged and the weather may not cooperate. If you show up for the experience, no matter what nature throws at us, you will have the time of your life! And we will all work as a team to get there!

The first 2 nights, we will be staying at a beautiful cabin on the river, with lots of beds! Everyone will have their own single bed but you will be required to share rooms . You may be required to share a bed on the last night at our second lodge location. We have two domes and a cabin rented with 4 ppl per unit. During our camping nights, tents will be shared 4 ppl to a 6 man tent Don’t worry, you will all feel like family pretty quickly!

Yes, you will need a passport to travel to Canada from another country.

Please get this squared away far in advance.

This type of retreat caters to a very specific crowd. Everyone may come from all walks of life but everyone chose to spend their vacation camping in the wilderness, shooting rifles, fishing, camping rain or shine and taking a leap out of their comfort zone. You will find friends for life!