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Wild Toronto: The Gathering

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Event Date
May 24, 2026
Destination
Toronto
Duration
3 hours
Highlights
Entertainment. Giveaways. Meet the Crew.
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Description

An event to bring Toronto's outdoor community together and launch our new Crew Membership. Join WU Members, Partners and the wider outdoor industry for a celebration of the adventures on our doorstep. It's a packed event with food, drink, inspirational talks, gear giveaways and discounted shopping, all absolutely free.

The headline talk: Ann-Marie Brissett

A national-level powerlifter turned outdoorswoman, Ann-Marie (@its_ann_calling) moved from outdoors-shy city girl to wilderness warrior. Her story is the one most Torontonians need to hear, especially the friend you brought who's still finding their way outside. Thirty minutes of honest, conversational storytelling about access, gear, and finding people to go with.

The music: Kyle Stephens

New to the WU guiding team this season, Kyle Stephens is also a singer song-writer and will be playing a live set. His new album Everything's On Your Mind weaves songcraft with activism, the personal tangled up in the political. Equal parts groove, protest and a soundtrack to the evening.

Discounted shopping and gear giveaways

The store stays open so you can shop at a 15% discount throughout the event and stock up for the season. MEC are putting up gear giveaways through the event.

Crew Membership launch

We're also using the event to launch Crew Membership, our new free tier. If you've got friends who keep saying they want to come out but haven't yet, this is the easy on-ramp.

The social, after

When the doors close at 7, we move to a nearby bar to keep the celebration going. Address shared at the event.

An event to bring the whole crew together. Join WU Members, Partners and the wider outdoor industry for a celebration of the adventures on our doorstep. It's a packed event with food, drink, inspirational talks, gear giveaways and discounted shopping, all absolutely free.

The headline talk: Ann-Marie Brissett

A national-level powerlifter turned outdoorswoman, Ann-Marie (@its_ann_calling) moved from outdoors-shy city girl to wilderness warrior. Her story is the one most Torontonians need to hear, especially the friend you brought who's still finding their way outside. Thirty minutes of honest, conversational storytelling about access, gear, and finding people to go with.

The music: Kyle Stephens

New to the WU guiding team this season, Kyle Stephens is also a singer song-writer and will be playing a live set. His new album Everything's On Your Mind weaves songcraft with activism, the personal tangled up in the political. Equal parts groove, protest and a soundtrack to the evening.

Discounted shopping and gear giveaways

The store stays open so you can shop at a 15% discount throughout the event and stock up for the season. MEC are putting up gear giveaways through the event.

Crew Membership launch

We're also using the event to launch Crew Membership, our new free tier. If you've got friends who keep saying they want to come out but haven't yet, this is the easy on-ramp.

The social, after

When the doors close at 7, we move to a nearby bar to keep the celebration going. Address shared at the event.

Carbon Offsetting
Wilderness Union offsets the estimated carbon emissions of every trip by investing in a global portfolio of verified carbon reduction projects.

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What to Expect on a WU Trip

Is a Wilderness Union Trip Right for You?
We offer a unique alternative to commercial tours. We don't just show you incredible natural wonders, we teach you to become confident in nature so you can discover the life changing magic of the outdoors. You'll love it here if:
- You want to make real friends, not just small talk with strangers
- You prefer "off the beaten path" over "all-inclusive resort"
- You're happy to pitch in and learn new skills (e.g., helping with camp setup or group tasks)
- You value the journey and the company as much as the destination

Who Else Will Be There
WU is aimed at a younger generation of outdoor lovers who don't see themselves represented in traditional hiking clubs and our members are typically 20-40 years old. Whether you're brand new to the outdoors or have plenty of experience, you'll find something for you.

Our Guides
All of our guides are highly qualified, passionate outdoor lovers, just like you. They love to share their knowledge and will help you see our destinations in another light, often teaching you something along the trail.

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