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Wilderness Union makes it easy to get into the wild and find your outdoor crew. We plan regular, unique trips with great people each weekend, and arrange the transport along with all the gear you'll need. All you need do is show up.
We plan wilderness adventures to show you more of Ontario than you thought possible, and feel reset after the weekend. All of our trips are professionally guided and we do a huge variety of activities with regular hikes, camping, paddling, skiing, snowboarding and other special adventures.
We're obsessed with creating the most unique, professionally run, wilderness experiences that you'll find. Many of our trips are unique to Wilderness Union and you'll often visit places with nobody else around. It's just us and nature.
Join us to explore more of the incredible wilderness around our city, find your people and live your weekends to their fullest.
Our community
Our community of members is the heart of Wilderness Union and we carefully manage new applications to the group so you can feel confident that you'll be safe and surrounded by people you'll enjoy exploring with.
Members get access to all of our adventures, discounted pricing and other benefits including:
- Regular socials
- Discounts at outdoor retailers like MEC, Teva, Algonquin Outfitters and more
- Free, member led clubs like Run, Climb, Bike and Book Club
We'd love to have you join! Learn more here.
Most of our members are between the ages of 18-40 and live in the GTA.
Public Adventures
We offer a selection of Public adventures that are also open to non-members. Filter by adventure type on our website to find what's right for you.
Wondering why the RSVP count for events is low?
Members sign up for trips at www.wildernessunion.com - we just use Meetup to alert everybody to new adventures. We limit attendance to 18 people for our adventures and many more at our socials!
Want to figure out if Wilderness Union is right for you?
We host a regular new member intro session as an opportunity to learn more about the community, meet other members and get prepared for upcoming adventures. New members have a one month free trial and $25 in trip credit so you can try us out, risk free!
Eventi futuri
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Hockley Valley Hike & Winery Visit
Toronto, ON, CAPlease note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.
Just over an hour outside of Toronto, enjoy a leisurely hike along the Niagara Escarpment, ending with great food & drink overlooking a vineyard.
Hockley Valley offers some of the best hiking in the GTA. It’s especially beautiful in the spring time with the trees budding, the ice thawing and no bugs to be found.
This hike covers a gentle 6km and brings you over trickling streams and bridges, winds through diverse, piney forests filled with fungi and brings you out to hilly meadows where you may spot the first few wildflowers of the season pushing through.
After the hike, we’ll gather together for some time at the Adamo Estate Winery right beside the park to eat, drink and socialize with good company.
Please note anything purchased at the winery is not included in the cost of your registration.
Highlights
Diverse Landscapes- Embrace the wide array of different landscapes you will encounter throughout this adventure
Winery Experience- Savour amazing wines from a great Ontario producer
Group Social Moment- The perfect opportunity to connect and chat with fellow WU membersEvent cost: $40+HST - optional transport available.
Register here.About Wilderness Union
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people.Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad.
Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!
Learn more at our website www.wildernessunion.com
3 partecipanti
Spring Migration Birding Workshop
Toronto, ON, CAPlease note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.
Join us at Tommy Thompson park in Toronto to experience spring migration in all its glory.
Back by popular demand, our expert birdwatching guide Pedro Hernandez from Outdoor Commute will be leading his Introduction to Birdwatching Workshop.
This experience is designed for beginners and regular birders alike who are curious about the birds that share our city. Together, we’ll learn how to identify both local and migratory species, practice using binoculars, and explore field guides and apps, all while deepening our appreciation for the natural world around us.
What we might see: The end of April and into May is peak spring migration season in Ontario. Tommy Thompson Park is one of the best birding spots in the province and is located right in the city. Depending on conditions, we might encounter warblers, sparrows, thrushes, and waterfowl such as northern shovelers and gadwalls, along with year-round residents like red-tailed hawks, black-capped chickadees, and northern cardinals.
Please note that binoculars are included in the cost of the adventure and that, due to the Toronto location, transportation is not offered.
Highlights
Spring Migration - Experience birding at one of the best times of year, connecting with both local and travelling species before many move south for the winter.
Binoculars Included - Every participant will get to use a pair of high quality NOCS binoculars.
Professional Birder - Learn from Pedro Hernandez, founder of the popular Instragram account Outdoor CommuteEvent cost: $50+HST - optional transport available.
Register here.About Wilderness Union
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people.Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad.
Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!
Learn more at our website www.wildernessunion.com
4 partecipanti
Hilton Falls Mega Hike
Toronto, ON, CAPlease note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.
Join us for this half-marathon spring challenge as we trek a full 21 km through the rugged heart of the Hilton Falls trail system.
We are heading out to the Milton area to test our endurance amidst Ontario’s beautiful scenery. We’ll navigate varied terrain under towering pines that define this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
The air should be crisp and the forest floor will be waking up with the first signs of spring. You can expect a stop at the iconic waterfall and old mill along the way, a unique feature of this conservation area.
The day is designed for those who want to push their endurance while surrounded by a crew of supportive, like-minded adventurers. Please consider your fitness level when registering for this adventure, as it will be challenging and fast paced.
Highlights
Incredible views: We will trek along the ridges of the Niagara escarpment, giving us shimmering views of the horizon and the valley below.
Half Marathon Hike: Covering 21 km is the perfect challenge for those looking to level up their endurance with a supportive group.
Celebratory Drinks: We’ll go for an (optional) celebration once the hike is done to toast our success with the crew.Event cost: $60+HST - optional transport available.
Register here.About Wilderness Union
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people.Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad.
Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!
Learn more at our website www.wildernessunion.com
4 partecipanti
Survivalist Series: Introduction to Firecraft
Toronto, ON, CAPlease note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.
Discover the ancient art of safely creating and maintaining fire without lighters or matches!
For thousands of years, fire has been our greatest ally for warmth, safety, cooking, and survival. But in the wild, fire doesn’t come easy. It takes knowledge, patience, and the right technique.
We are back for the third installment of this popular course to teach you the beautiful art of fire. You’ll begin to master the craft with hands-on guidance from our expert firecraft instructor - guide Kyle.
You'll be shown and encouraged to practice:
1. Ferrocerium rod techniques with multiple tinders
2. Traditional flint & steel fire lighting
3. The art of hand-drill friction fire
This course will give you the foundation to create fire anywhere, anytime.Included: Your own high-quality ferro rod to take home and keep the fire burning wherever you go.
Who It’s For: This course is for beginners and intermediate survivalists alike. Bring your curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a love of getting outside. This is an amazing opportunity not only to learn from our expert, but it's a fun, practical lesson at a uniquely low price.
About this series: The Survivalist Series is an expert-led set of courses designed to develop applicable and life-saving skills in the outdoors. Keep your eyes peeled for more courses on many other topics coming soon!
Due to the cost of parking at Bronte Creek, WU transport is recommended for this course.
Highlights
Ancient techniques: Learn unique firecraft techniques from long ago that do not need matches or a lighter.
Survivalist skills training: Develop essential skills to survive and thrive in the wild.
Fire kit included: Every participant gets this kit including a ferro rod and variety of tinders.Event cost: $95+HST - optional transport available.
Register here.About Wilderness Union
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people.Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad.
Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!
Learn more at our website www.wildernessunion.com
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