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 HIKING TRIPS
Globe and Mail Where to paddle like the pros
SUZANNE MORPHET
August 23, 2008 “Part of Pacific Rim National Park, the Broken Group is kayak heaven. Dozens of islands offer protection from the open ocean. Evidence of aboriginal habitation - culturally modified trees, stone fish traps and middens - is abundant. And so is marine life… there are small clams and periwinkles, and even the occasional killer whale.”
New! Vancouver Island Pacific Rim Kayaking, Hiking & Surfing Adventure!
Before its busy summer season, experience glorious Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim with a small group of feisty co-adventurers. Marvel at the wonders of a lush ancient rain forest and rugged coastline where eagle and gray whale sightings are common! Cut your teeth surfing, kayaking and adventure hiking the rugged Pacific coast.
We meet in charming Ucluelet, staying at cottages equipped with hot tubs, a stone’s throw from the Wild Pacific Trail. Our first full day, we shall explore the inter-tidal zone of famed Long Beach, and hike through ancient rainforest to open coastline.
This year’s adventure features a multi-day kayak adventure into the Broken Group Islands of Barkley Sound. The Broken Group is known internationally for awesome kayaking and wilderness camping among the archipelago of over 100 unique islands and islets in Barkley Sound. Paddling in this area is incredible- open coast, protected passages, warm lagoons, and narrow channels all teeming with inter-tidal organisms, seals, sea lions, porpoises, and whales. After 3 days of unbelievable paddling, top off your adventure with a surfing lesson, a laid back recoup time in Tofino with comfy seaside lodgings, eating fresh seafood, exploring the work of local artists, or maybe just being a beach bum! Included: 6 nts (2 nts are wilderness camping), all meals, all equipment, transportation from city of Victoria and en route, guides, WWE host, surfing lesson with Canada’s only all-women surfing school; 3 day fully equipped guided kayaking adventure; guided day hike. Airfare not included. Participants should be in reasonable physical shape and be up for a real West Coast experience. Prior kayaking experience not required.
7 days, June 12-18, $1895 CAD
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New! Quebec Culture and Eco-Adventure: Hike, Kayak, Whale Watch, Tour Charlevoix
Quebec invites travelers with a taste for history, culture and multi-activity adventure of exhilarating variety. First, we will rendevous in charming and historic Quebec City. You will experience both the culture of the city, exploring cobbled streets, 17th century architecture, parks and battle sites, and the spectacular beauty of the surrounding wilderness. We then head north into the fabled and lovely Charlevoix region where we hike in the Laurentian mountains and sea kayak on the Saint Lawrence. Next we head farther north to Tadoussac, one of the worlds' most beautiful bays and home to beluga whales. In Tadoussac, we ride zodiaks to observe whales and marine life closer up. At night we relax in our private chalet nestled in the Charlevoix mountains with a majestic view of the St Lawrence River. Each day offers great scenery, active fun, and creative French cuisine.
6 days, Aug 8- 13, $1695 CAD
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New! Canadian Rockies Hiking Adventure
Meet up near Calgary, Alberta to launch into a very full week of the world's best alpine hiking amongst breathtaking scenery! Beyond 360 degree views of rugged mountains, we will catapult ourselves into adventure by climbing established trails into these snow-capped wonders. We'll adjust to the altitude by first hiking in slight elevations around Canmore and Banff exploring Johnston's Canyon, the Ink Pots and a climbers' favourite Grassi Lakes. Then we will quickly work up to greater climbs in around Lake Louise and Yoko National Park including a stop to Lake Agnes Tea House, the Big Beehive, Castle Mountain Look Out and Yoho Mountain. Be dazzled by deep turquoise and emerald lakes, towering ice capped mountains, canyons and waterfalls. We will also take a little time to explore funky Field BC and trendy mountain town of Banff, plus soak in Sulphur Mountain Hot Springs. Included: 6 nts accommodation; all meals; park permits, 5 days guiding. Airfare not included. Group shuttle to and from Calgary airport is included. Participants should be in good health, above average physical condition (for your age) and be up for a real Rocky mountain hiking experience.
7 days, Jun 20 -26, $1895 CAD
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Newfoundland Multi-Sport Adventure
Join Wild Women Expeditions on our inaugural adventure to Newfoundland’s beautiful west coast and the internationally acclaimed Gros Morne National Park. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Park is dominated by two distinct landscapes-coastal lowlands following the Gulf of St. Lawrence and alpine regions of the Long Range Mountains. We shall explore both hiking through wild, uninhabited mountains; kayaking a freshwater fjord with towering cliffs carved by glaciers; meandering through colorful fishing villages by bike. The Park provides habitat for vast array of plant and animal life -a unique mixture of temperate, boreal, and arctic species. Rare vegetation clings to this landscape while moose, caribou, ptarmigan, and Arctic hare can be seen frequently. Minke whales, eagles, terns, mink, mergansers and kingfishers are also commonly sighted. On this active trip, we will have full days hiking, one day kayaking, one day cycling, and a laidback, touristy day. We will explore the ancient rugged Long Range Mountains, the plateau barrens called the Tablelands, the incredibly beautiful Western Brook Pond Fjord, and hike the Green Gardens to see its famed pillow rocks on the wind-swept coast. Included: 6 nts comfy cabins, all meals, bike and kayak rental, local certified guides, transportation to and from airport and en route, Airfare not included.
7 days, Aug 15-21, $1795 CAD
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New! Bay of Fundy Multi-Sport Adventure, New Brunswick
Renowned for the world’s largest tides, Fundy is also coveted one of the last wild coastlines in Eastern North America. We will explore this eco-adventure paradise through phenomenal hiking, beach combing, sea kayaking, and biking. Marvel at Fundy’s multi-coloured capes and headlands, as well as its giant tides; peruse vast tidal flats, salt marshes and seaside cliffs; ramble its rolling highlands and deep river valleys.
By kayak, we can play around sea stacks and in caves at high tide, exploring the longest uninhabited coastline in Eastern Canada - the UNESCO Bay of Fundy Biosphere Reserve. Fundy National Park offers a variety of hiking trails- 100 km in all. We shall approach the best coastal vistas and secret waterfalls on foot by remote path. We shall fill our lungs with sea air, biking either Irving Nature Park or the Fundy Trail: both offer stunning views of the Bay. By day we adventure, by night we relax in a house by the sea.
7 days, Aug 22-28, $1695 CAD
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 New! Backpacking The La Cloche Silhouette Trail
The La Cloche Silhouette Trail considered by many the most scenic as well as the most demanding hiking trail in all of Ontario. It magically runs through the heart of Killarney Provincial Park, revealing the park’s most beloved features: the La Cloche mountains of white quartzite, emerald and topaz lakes, windswept pines, hunky pink or orange granite along with an abundance of wildlife. The 100 km trail has plenty of ups and downs plus some tricky sections: all demanding good physical condition and previous hiking ability. Strenuous sections through wetlands and over rocky ridges will reward us with spectacular panoramic views of Georgian Bay, and the La Cloche range speckled with clear lakes. Join Wild Women’s first Ontario-based backpacking trip at summer’s tail end for a guided group wilderness adventure for those who want to immerse themselves in beauty and physical challenge.
8 days, Aug 28 - Sep 4, $1395 CAD
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Cape Breton Hiking Trip, Nova Scotia
Recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as the world's most scenic island, join Wild Women for our annual dive into the cultures and the landscape of Cape Breton's awe-inspiring seacoast. Staying at cosy cottages along the way, we will explore Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail. Through shore walks and highland trails, we will seek the best vistas, and also meander through fishing villages, visit local pubs, museums and restaurants along the way sampling the best of Nova Scotia fare and culture. On the cusp of the popular Celtic Colours Festival, you can luxuriate in the fall colours through day hikes, and a whale watching option. Included 6 nts, all meals, van transportation to and from Halifax and en route. Airfare not included. Participants should be in reasonable physical shape and be up for some moderately challenging climbs.
7 days, Sep 12-18, $1695 CAD
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