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Intro to Canoe Camping

Intro to Canoe Camping

Sat, Jun 13, 11:00 AM
From Wilderness Union Toronto - Outdoor Adventure and Hiking Club
4.7

**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/intro-canoe-camping)** ***If you've been curious about backcountry canoe camping but unsure where to start, this is a solid entry point.*** We’ll be heading into the iconic Algonquin Park for an easy canoe camping adventure on Joe Lake. It’s a short paddle in, about 7km total, with just one 240m portage along the way. The route offers a good intro to how we carry gear between lakes at a steady, safe and manageable pace. We'll launch from Canoe Lake and follow a calm route past narrow channels and rocky shorelines typical of the Canadian Shield. Weather conditions can change quickly, so we’ll pack accordingly and help you plan ahead. Wildlife sightings are common in this area, so keep your eyes peeled for turtles, beavers, and the occasional moose if we’re lucky. Once we reach camp, you can settle in and do what feels right. Swim, read, hang out with the group, or practice campsite basics like setting up a tarp or hanging food safely. This is a chance to experience the magic of the backcountry - falling asleep to the sounds of loons, your tent illuminated by the milky way and learning what you need to know without being thrown in the deep end. What's included * Professional, certified guides * Canoes along with all safety equipment * ‍All camp meals, cooking equipment and mess kits * ‍Tents Sleeping bags and sleeping pads can be rented from WU for a small fee. **Highlights** **Pristine Backcountry -** Escape the crowded city and enter into the serenity of the backcountry. **Learn to Portage -** An essential skill for conquering the Ontario backcountry, learn how to portage with confidence from our expert guides. **Possible Wildlife Spotting** \- Bears\, moose\, beavers\, eagles and loons are just some of the creatures that call this area home\. You'll have a chance to spot some from a safe distance for a magical encounter\. **Event cost: $349+HST - optional transport available.** **Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/intro-canoe-camping)** **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](https://www.wildernessunion.com/)***

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Manitoulin Magic

Manitoulin Magic

Fri, Jun 26, 10:00 AM
From Wilderness Union Toronto - Outdoor Adventure and Hiking Club
4.7

**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/manitoulin-magic-3)** ***We’re heading to Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island anywhere in the world, for an incredible four day tour.*** You’ll join us on this carefully-crafted journey through Manitoulin's greatest natural treasures. The island is a special place filled with crystal clear waters, ancient limestone formations, breathtaking viewpoints and immersive night skies. You'll ***camp in a certified Dark Sky Preserve*** where stars blanket the sky above you, ***conquer the legendary Cup and Saucer Trai*l** with its 70-meter cliffs and panoramic vistas, ***stand behind the misty curtain of Bridal Veil Falls***, spend a day at the stunning **Misery Bay** and ***cruise across Georgian Bay on the iconic Chi-Cheemaun Ferry***. It's a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, allowing you to truly disconnect and immerse yourself in Manitoulin life. There are very few trips organized to this magnificent place and we're thrilled to be running it for Wilderness Union members. Our journey begins in Toronto where you’ll be picked up by our driver who will be transporting you across the whole island in the coming days. Our base for the trip is a dark sky certified eco park centrally located on the island. Day 2 brings our most active day with a morning adventure to the gorgeous Bridal Veil Falls where you can actually walk behind the cascading water. There's plenty of time built in for swimming, exploring, or simply relaxing at this unique natural destination. In the afternoon, we’ll conquer the famous Cup and Saucer Trail with its breathtaking lookouts across the island's rolling landscapes. Day 3 will involve a full day of revelry and exploration at Misery Bay Provincial Park. This small inlet on the south-west part of the island has beautiful beaches and rocky platforms stretching into the sea Our final day features the perfect conclusion – crossing Georgian Bay aboard the legendary Chi-Cheemaun Ferry ("Big Canoe" in Ojibwe) from South Baymouth to Tobermory. This two-hour cruise across deep blue waters offers spectacular views on the way to the beautiful town of Tobermory where we stop for lunch and a quick explore before returning to Toronto later that evening. ‍**What's included:** - *Expert guides who will be with you throughout the entire journey* - *Professional transportation taking you all across the island* \- All camp meals\, cooking equipment and mess kits - *A cruise on the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry* *-All park access permits* **‍** **NB: Due to the logistical complexity of coordinating transportation between parties for a multi-day itinerary with limited cell reception, self-driving will not be available for this adventure.** ‍**Space for this Manitoulin adventure is strictly limited, so register early to secure your spot. This trip will fill quickly and won't be repeated this summer!** **Highlights** **Mesmerizing Nature -** Manitoulin Island is a landscape of ancient rock and turquoise water that feels a world away. You can hike the dramatic cliffs of the Cup and Saucer Trail or walk behind the freshwater curtain of Bridal Veil Falls. **Dark Sky Preserve Camping -** Stay at a designated Dark Sky Preserve where the stars are bright enough to cast shadows. The "no white light" rule ensures you witness the *unobstructed Milky Way*. **Sail the Chi-Cheemaun -** Our journey includes a crossing on the incredible "Big Canoe" ferry from Tobermory. Stand on the breezy upper deck to watch the shoreline disappear as you traverse *Georgian Bay*. **Event cost: $695+HST. Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/manitoulin-magic-3)** **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](https://www.wildernessunion.com/)***

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CANOE TRIP 2/26, CANADA DAY AT SPIDER LAKE, SUN. JUN. 28 - WED. JUL. 1st

CANOE TRIP 2/26, CANADA DAY AT SPIDER LAKE, SUN. JUN. 28 - WED. JUL. 1st

Sun, Jun 28, 3:30 PM
From Algonquin Canoe Tripping
4.9

This is an easy trip in The Massassauga Provincial Park, where we had a great time last Thanksgiving. Our campsite and parking spaces are guaranteed, on the busiest week of the season, but we are limited to nine people, and the cost for the weekend is $17 per person plus $10 to park each car. Our campsite, number 21, is on a high rock point, open to the breezes on three sides, to keep down the bugs. It has a table, fire pit, thunder box, and good swimming off the rock. The surrounding shoreline is dry and solid. Spider Lake is broken into many bays. It is inland, and protected from the winds off Georgian Bay. There are no cottages or power boats. This will be a cool place to spend a hot Canada Day Weekend. One portage: 370 m., gentle rise 10 m. in the center. Paddle distance, total: 7 km. Driving distance from Hwy 400 & Hwy 7: 202 km., 2 hours. Traffic on Hwy 400 should be fast on Sun. morning. **LCATION:** **Massassauga Provincial Park Access Point** **Three Legged Lake Road** **45.26379072549102, -80.00827766607452** There is space right at the lakeshore to unload your canoe, then move your car to the big parking lot 280 m. up the road. **SPREAD SHEET:** https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RUbAOQrpmLz_P7J2lgvKYLPLNE6rVddygG_cjaM64eg/edit?usp=sharing This is an operating provincial park, so we have to report the name of everyone who is going, and pay to park cars. Please fill out the spread sheet, and phone me with the make, model, and plate number of your car.

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Bruce Peninsula Camping Adventure

Sun, Jul 26, 11:00 AM
From Ontario Adventure Tours
4.6
1 attendee
Roaming Niagara’s Hidden Hills

Roaming Niagara’s Hidden Hills

Sun, Jun 14, 12:30 PM
From Wilderness Union Toronto - Outdoor Adventure and Hiking Club
4.7

**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/niagara-hills)** ***Just under two hours from the city, Short Hills Provincial Park offers a peaceful day in one of Ontario's most unique landscapes.*** We're heading down to the heart of Niagara right before the turn of summer for a relaxed hike through a beautiful, yet little-known provincial park. You can expect quiet trails, a surprising waterfall and a forest ecosystem that doesn't exist anywhere else in the country. The route winds across glacial ridges and through stands of mature hardwood trees before opening out at the lookout over Swayze Falls. Along the way, the trail traces the headwaters of Twelve Mile Creek, with small footbridges, mossy banks and a real sense of being deep in the woods despite being so close to St. Catharines. This is the southernmost band of forest in Canada, known as the Carolinian zone, and it's home to plants and animals that thrive nowhere else in the province. Keep an eye out for white-tailed deer along the trail, owls roosting in the canopy and stunning wild flowers. It's a slower-paced, contemplative kind of day. Perfect for trading city noise for birdsongs and getting reacquainted with the last days of spring before the busier summer trips kick in. Please note that the waterfall is seasonal, so while the views remain stunning, the water flow may be limited. **Highlights** **Hidden Niagara Gem** – Skip the crowds at the better-known parks nearby and enjoy quiet trails far from the beaten path. **Carolinian Forest** – Walk through one of Canada's rarest forest ecosystems, with tulip trees, shagbark hickories and other species you won't find this far north anywhere else. **Swayze Falls** – Reach the lookout above the park's signature falls, which tumbles into a steep, fern-lined ravine carved by glacial meltwater. **Event cost: $50+HST - $30 optional transport available.** **Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/niagara-hills)** **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](https://www.wildernessunion.com/)***

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Comedy: The Beaver Club | PORT DOVER TRIP | Famous Fish & Chips Lunch — $169

Comedy: The Beaver Club | PORT DOVER TRIP | Famous Fish & Chips Lunch — $169

Wed, Jun 3, 1:10 PM
From THUMBS UP THEATRE TORONTO - Celebrating 16 Years!
4.6

Join us for a fun-filled day trip to Port Dover featuring lively theatre, famous fish and chips, and a sweet treat to top it all off. We'll be seeing The Beaver Club, a heartwarming comedy about a cross-country trip. ***Our group will pay $169 everything included. Please click on "Read more" and follow the HOW TO PAY instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).*** **The Day Trip:** * We begin with a delicious lunch at the **[Erie Beach Hotel](https://www.eriebeachhotel.com/)**, where you’ll enjoy their famous Pickerel and Chips—always a crowd favourite. * At 2 p.m., it’s showtime at the Lighthouse Theatre for **[The Beaver Club](https://lighthousetheatre.com/event/the-beaver-club/)**, a hilarious and heartfelt comedy about four lifelong friends on an unforgettable road trip from Toronto to Dildo, Newfoundland. * *Plot:* What starts as a spontaneous getaway quickly turns into a wild journey filled with laughter, secrets, and outrageous adventures. Along the way, old memories resurface, new ones are made, and their bond is tested in the most entertaining ways. It’s a spirited celebration of friendship, life, and embracing every moment—no matter how unpredictable. * On the way home, you'll stop at **[Hewitt’s Dairy](https://hewittsdairy.com/products/frozen-treats/ice-cream)**, where you can enjoy an ice cream cone (on your own) and end the day on a sweet note. * A perfect blend of laughter, camaraderie, and classic summer pleasures—come join us for a wonderful day out! \*\*\* **OUR TICKETS** **Tickets: $169** including show, lunch & round-trip bus ***No meetup or service fees*** *** **HOW TO PAY** 1\. Sign up on this event page 2\. Send an email to belindameetup@gmail\.com to request the payment instructions 3\. Specify you are inquiring about **The Beaver Club @ Port Dover** 4\. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website\. 5\. Include the number of tickets you need\. 6\. Belinda will email you the payment instructions 7\. If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox\, check your junk box in case it has gone there Members must pay for their tickets in advance. *** **OVERVIEW** **Date:** Wednesday, June 3, 2026 **Pickup Times:** * 9:30 a.m. York Mills subway station * 10:15 a.m. Islington subway station **Show Time:** 2 p.m. (one intermission) **Return Time:** About 6:30 p.m. \*\*\* **DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:** 1. **York Mills Subway Station (North York)** Pickup is 9:30 a.m. on the **east side of Yonge Street**, just north of York Mills Road. **Arrive at 9:10 a.m. [MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4027+Yonge+St,+North+York,+ON+M2P+1P2/@43.7447816,-79.4070741,243m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x882b3296ff1348df:0x3a33bcc4a9450b9e!2s4021+Yonge+St,+North+York,+ON+M2P+1N6!3b1!8m2!3d43.7436475!4d-79.405771!16s%2Fg%2F11c4nmhntd!3m5!1s0x882b3297122c3ca7:0xace6a071816a6632!8m2!3d43.7448047!4d-79.4065389!16s%2Fg%2F11d_1ssnjx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** 2. **Islington Subway Station (Etobicoke)** Pickup is at 10:15 a.m. on the **east side of Islington Avenue**, just north of Bloor Street, at the street-level entrance to the subway station (northeast corner of Bloor & Islington). **Arrive at 9:55 a.m. [MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1237+Islington+Ave,+Etobicoke,+ON/@43.6452161,-79.5248822,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b37ae526cf931:0xf2dbab694f8ee3ca!8m2!3d43.6452161!4d-79.5235947?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **ABOUT THIS DAY TRIP:** Please note this day trip is organized and operated by **Mary Morton Tours**, with transportation provided by **Attridge Transportation**. Belinda Sutton, of **Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto**, is simply coordinating bookings and collecting payments on behalf of members. While Belinda loves putting these outings together for the group, she is **NOT** responsible for the actual transportation, tour services, or any meals provided during the trip. Mary Morton Tours and Attridge Transportation are fully licensed and insured to provide these trips, and any meals included are provided by third-party venues. Thank you for your understanding and for joining us on these wonderful adventures! **PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE [CELLPHONE POLICY](https://www.meetup.com/thumbs-up-theatre-toronto/events/243426512/)**

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is great for discovering and joining local groups and events based on shared interests such as outdoor activities. It connects like-minded individuals who enjoy similar hobbies.

Near Toronto, you can find plenty of groups that organize camping and hiking trips. These groups offer a chance to discover new trails and meet other nature enthusiasts while exploring the great outdoors.

Search for camping or outdoor groups using Meetup's search tool, filtering by location to find those specific to Toronto. Check each group’s event schedule to see what's upcoming.

Yes, you can! Browse for events happening this weekend and RSVP. This way, you ensure your spot on a camping trip and get to meet fellow adventurers.

Yes, some Meetup groups allow members to suggest or plan events. Once you're part of the group, discuss your idea with the organizers to gauge interest and support.

It's best to bring essential camping gear such as a tent, sleeping bag, and proper attire. Check the specific event details for any additional requirements, as these vary.

No, attendance is flexible. You choose which events you'd like to participate in. Join events that fit your schedule and interests without any obligation to attend them all.

Most camping events are in-person as they involve outdoor activities. However, some groups might host online meetings for planning and tips sharing.

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Use Meetup's search function to find hiking activities. Type 'hiking' and select your area to see a list of relevant groups and events.

Meetup is free to join, but some events, particularly those organized by hosts, may have participation fees to cover costs such as campsite reservations or gear rentals.

Yes, Toronto offers diverse camping trips ranging from beginner-friendly options to more advanced ones in different settings like parks or lakesides.

Meetup focuses mainly on group activities, so finding individual camping partners isn't its primary function. Group events are social and community-oriented.

The frequency of trips depends on each group's organizer and member engagement levels. Some groups may be more active than others.

Availability varies based on location. While major cities like Toronto have many options, some areas may have fewer active groups. Always check the site for available communities.