About us
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!
Upcoming events
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Bruce Peninsula Winter Escape
Toronto, ON, CAPlease note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.
Escape into winter’s beauty with a journey to the Grotto, a hiking jewel on the famed Bruce Peninsula.
The area is full of unique, dramatic landscapes with stark cliffs and views over the enormous Georgian Bay. We'll be tackling a moderately difficult 8.5km hike through some of the most incredible winter scenery this province has to offer.
We'll hike through the forest and along the beach, ending up at the incredible rock formations and crystal clear waters of the Grotto. Here we'll stop for lunch, taking in the incredible views and the untouched snow covering before hiking on to the backcountry Stormhaven Campsite. On the way we'll cross pebble beaches, forest trails and unreal views of Lake Huron before coming back the way we came.
You're strongly recommended to choose transportation for this trip due to the popularity of this location. Self drivers will need to purchase a permit for parking well in advance. Precise instructions are shared in the trip plan received upon registration.
Depending on snow levels we may be required to use snowshoes or ice spikes. We have a limited quantity available that you can grab at check-out. Ice spikes are free to borrow and snow shoes can be rented for a small fee.
Highlights
Visit the Grotto: Explore Ontario’s most famous natural landmark, where striking limestone cliffs meet crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Hike Pebble Beaches: Walk across rugged, snow-dusted lake shores and forested trails that lead to the remote Stormhaven backcountry campsite.
Views of Georgian Bay: Take in sweeping panoramas of cliffs and open water, with the quiet snowy solitude adding extra drama to this mesmerizing landscape.Event cost: $70+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 attendees
Wilderness Sauna x Cold Plunge
Toronto, ON, CAPlease note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.
Wishing for a new sort of wellness experience? Wilderness Union has created something different, authentic and impactful for you.
In this very special adventure, you will be taken out of the over-stimulating churn of the city and brought to a stunning and serene private island near the township of Minden. Here, you will go on an incredible journey to support your mind and body.
What to expect:
- Small-group sauna sessions
- An ice bath carved out of the private island’s frozen lake
- A comfortable hot-tent for blissful recovery
- An ice walk on the frozen lake and hike through the island's trails
- An offering of nourishing food and drinks to sustain your body for each circuit
- Guided mindful exerciseWU transport is strongly encouraged for this event as we cannot guarantee safe and available parking for you at the location.
Highlights
Wilderness Sauna: Enjoy this unique sauna experience in a stunning natural setting
Ice Walk & Nature Hike: Explore frozen landscapes and serene trails by foot
Private Island: This special, solitary location allows us to dive inwards without distractionEvent 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
4 attendees
Arrowhead Fire & Ice 2
Toronto, ON, CAPlease note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.
Open for just a few weeks each year, come explore this famous, torch-lit skating trail in Arrowhead Provincial Park
Step into the magical, famous and otherworldly Fire and Ice nights. Imagine skating through thickly-forested trails illuminated by innumerable tiki torches burning in stunning contrast to the winter chill. This is a must-try fairy-tale experience through the rich forests of Muskoka.
Before skating begins, we'll head up to Arrowhead in the day and hike a couple of trails that showcase some of Arrowhead's most spectacular scenery. As the sun sets, we'll change into our skates and take to the ice.
Skating in the park is suitable for people of all levels. Ice skates are available for rental (around $15) at the park. After a couple of hours skating, we'll head back home for a late arrival back in Toronto.
Depending on snow levels we may be required to use snowshoes or ice spikes. We have a limited quantity available that you can grab at check-out. Ice spikes are free to borrow and snow shoes can be rented for a small fee.
Adventurers are strongly encouraged to purchase Wilderness Union transport, as getting a parking pass for this event can be challenging due to its popularity. Please note that self-drivers are fully responsible for arranging their own passes and entry.
Highlights
Night Skating: Glide over winding, frozen trails with the night sky triumphantly shining above you.
Torch-Lit Scenery: Take in the beautiful contrast of burning flames and shimmering ice as your path ahead is lit up by a warm, orange glow.
Frozen Waterfalls: The ultimate battle between gravity and cold temperatures plays out in dramatic fashion.Event cost: $65+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 attendees
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