Hiking
Explore coastal trails and mountain landscapes. Choose a backpacking journey carrying overnight gear between camps, or basecamp hiking with a daypack. Some itineraries combine both styles.
Guided hiking, sea kayaking and canoeing adventures across British Columbia and the Yukon. Thoughtful preparation, experienced guides and time to connect with the places you explore.
Start with hiking, sea kayaking or canoeing. Then discover the landscape, travel style and region that suit you.
Explore coastal trails and mountain landscapes. Choose a backpacking journey carrying overnight gear between camps, or basecamp hiking with a daypack. Some itineraries combine both styles.
Paddle among coastal islands, sheltered passages and marine wildlife habitat. Our guides manage the details while you enjoy the journey.
Explore the Bowron Lakes canoe circuit in British Columbia or journey along northern rivers. Lake canoeing and river canoeing offer distinct wilderness experiences.
Discover distinctive guided experiences across British Columbia and the Yukon.
A classic guided lake-canoe expedition through the Cariboo Mountains.
Choose four days of basecamp day hiking, or seven days combining basecamp hikes with a three-day backcountry backpacking segment.
Sea kayak the wildlife-rich waters of Johnstone Strait off northern Vancouver Island.
A mountain backpacking journey along the historic northern trail, carrying overnight gear between camps.
Use these destination links to compare the experiences we guide across coastal and northern Canada.
Coastal and mountain backpacking journeys.
Sea kayaking along the coast and lake canoeing in the Cariboo.
Backpacking journeys carrying overnight gear between camps.
Day hikes from a basecamp, with mixed-style options clearly identified.
Travel along northern rivers on guided canoe expeditions.
Our approach draws on the ideas behind Restorative Guiding: attentive travel, thoughtful pacing, curiosity, and respect for the land. We want to create space for the place itself to be part of your experience—not fill every moment with instruction or activity.
That means journeys with room to notice, listen, learn and connect, supported by experienced guides who know when to share, when to encourage, and when to let the landscape speak for itself.


Pause for the shifting light, the sounds of a forest, or the feel of the tide. There is more to discover when you have time to pay attention.

Local knowledge and stories matter most when they bring a place to life and invite your own curiosity—not when they fill every quiet moment.

Every day has its own rhythm. Weather, terrain and the group shape the journey, with moments to enjoy where you are—not just hurry to the next waypoint.

Travel with respect for local communities, wildlife and ecosystems. Small, thoughtful choices help us reduce our impact and deepen our relationship with place.

Our work begins before you arrive. We help you prepare, organize the travel and trail logistics, and support you through the journey. Along the way, our experienced guides share the landscapes, natural history and stories that make each place distinctive.
Thoughtful preparation. Clear guidance on what to bring, how to pack and how to get ready.
Great food in remarkable places. Carefully developed meals are a memorable part of our trips.
Experienced, supportive guides. Practical help, sound judgement and local knowledge throughout your experience.
We help you understand the pace, equipment, preparation and character of each journey, so the trip you choose fits you.
Clear guidance on travel style, terrain, fitness and the day-to-day experience.
Thoughtful leadership, logistics and group support make space for discovery.
Compare coastal and mountain hiking; backpacking, basecamp and mixed hiking styles; sea kayaking; and lake or river canoeing. Hiking style does not determine physical difficulty.
Mountain backpacking, a basecamp day hike, sea kayaking, or the rhythm of a lake or river canoe journey — there is more than one way to explore. Start with the activity you're drawn to, compare the options, and ask us about finding a good fit.
