Backcountry camping has a way of connecting you with nature and making you feel more alive. It's you at your most natural, being self-sufficient in the wild.
It can be hard to get into - it's hard to access, hard work and expensive. This trip is none of those things! It's the perfect introduction to dip your toes into backcountry camping... a super quick single night hike-in trip. Wilderness Union offers the only overnight backcountry camping trip that exists, letting you get far away from civilization within a single weekend and the lowest cost way of doing this that you'll find.
We're going to be camping in one of our secret locations on crown-land that you won't find anywhere else. Just under 2 hours away from Toronto, we'll hike in with the gear we need on our back and set up next to an incredibly pretty river.
When we're there, you can choose your own adventure... Cool off in the river, read in a hammock, learn campsite skills. We'll teach you everything you need to know about camping comfortably in the woods like learning how to hang your food safely away from bears, start a campfire and more.
That night, we'll hang out around the campfire, stare at some epic stars and have a full reset before returning to the city, feeling like new human beings.
This trip is suitable for all members with just a 3km hike in.
What's included
This trip is professionally guided and includes all camp meals and cooking equipment, along with tents. We have cheap equipment rental for those who need a sleeping bag and sleeping pad.
Before the trip we'll be sharing a detailed packing list telling you absolutely everything you need to think about and pack, as well as an info session to ask any outstanding questions so you can turn up feeling totally prepared, ready to have an amazing time with the WU crew.
Want to learn more about camping with Wilderness Union? Watch this info session about our 2024 camping trips
Backcountry camping has a way of connecting you with nature and making you feel more alive. It's you at your most natural, being self-sufficient in the wild.
It can be hard to get into - it's hard to access, hard work and expensive. This trip is none of those things! It's the perfect introduction to dip your toes into backcountry camping... a super quick single night hike-in trip. Wilderness Union offers the only overnight backcountry camping trip that exists, letting you get far away from civilization within a single weekend and without breaking the bank.
We're going to be camping in one of our secret locations on crown-land that you won't find anywhere else. Just under 2 hours away from Toronto, we'll hike in with the gear we need on our back and set up next to an incredibly pretty river.
When we're there, you can choose your own adventure... Cool off in the river, read in a hammock, learn campsite skills. We'll teach you everything you need to know about camping comfortably in the woods like learning how to hang your food safely away from bears, start a campfire and more.
That night, we'll hang out around the campfire, stare at some epic stars and have a full reset before returning to the city, feeling like new human beings.
This trip is suitable for all members with just a 3km hike in.
What's included
This trip is professionally guided and includes all camp meals and cooking equipment, along with tents. We have cheap equipment rental for those who need a sleeping bag and sleeping pad. Tell us what you need to rent here.
Before the trip we'll be sharing a detailed packing list telling you absolutely everything you need to think about and pack, as well as an info session to ask any outstanding questions so you can turn up feeling totally prepared, ready to have an amazing time with the WU crew.
Meals
We'll have vegan/veg and meat options for each meal
Saturday Lunch - BYO packed lunch
Saturday Dinner - Hot dinner around the campfire
Sunday Breakfast - Hot Breakfast and coffee/tea
Sunday Lunch - Wraps/sandwiches
Transport
There are 10 seats in the van. Self-drivers please note you'll need to purchase an additional parking pass for approx $30.
Want to learn more about camping with Wilderness Union? Watch this info session about our upcoming camping trips.
Saturday 1st June
08:00 - 10:30 - Pick up from Keele Station. Drive to site
10:30 - 12:30 - Hike in
12:30 - 13:30 - Lunch by the river
13:30-18:00 - Set up camp. Hang out at the campsite. Learn camping skills/do nothing.
18:00 - Dinner
Evening - Fireside hangs
Sunday 2nd June
Morning - Chill morning at campsite
12:00- 13:00 - Lunch
13:30 - 15:30 -Hike out
17:30 - Anticipated return to Toronto
To join this adventure, you'll first need to become a member of Wilderness Union. We're an Outdoor Adventure Community of 20-40 year olds dedicated to helping you get out of the city, explore more and find your outdoor friend group.
Membership gives you access to over 100 unique adventures a year, regular socials, outdoor education and our private discord all at unmatched pricing.
Sign up for a one month free trial and $25 in trip credit towards your first adventure and start seeing more of the wild.
To join this adventure, you'll first need to become a member of Wilderness Union. We're an Outdoor Adventure Community of 20-40 year olds dedicated to helping you get out of the city, explore more and find your outdoor friend group.
Membership gives you access to over 100 unique adventures a year, regular socials, outdoor education and our private discord all at unmatched pricing.
Sign up for a one month free trial and $25 in trip credit towards your first adventure and start seeing more of the wild.
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