HIKING TRIPS
2008 SCHEDULE

Hiking, Kayaking and Surfing Canada’s Pacific Rim: Vancouver Island Escape!
Before its busy summer season, experience glorious Vancouver Island with a small group of feisty co-adventurers. Marvel at the wonders of a lush ancient rain forest, explore marine environments and ecology, cut your teeth surfing, kayaking and adventure hiking the rugged Pacific coast. The spring is a perfect time to view harbour seals, sea lions, porpoises and migrating gray whales. Top off your adventure with a laid back recoup time in Tofino, eating fresh seafood, exploring the work of local artists, or maybe just being a beach bum! Included: 6 nts, all meals, all equipment, transportation from Victoria airport and en route, guides, WWE host, surfing lesson with Canada’s only all-women surfing school; a full day kayaking adventure; guided day hikes. Airfare not included. Participants should be in reasonable physical shape and be up for a real West Coast experience.
6 nights, June 6- 12, $1525 CAD
Hiking, Rafting and Rejuvenating in Rockies
We meet in Calgary, Alberta the first night and head out on the town! The next day, we bust towards the mountains in a Thelma and Louise-esque road trip exploring quaint towns long the way such as Banff and Canmore and arrive that night at an off-the-grid, eco-friendly mountain lodge in the Kootenay's region of B.C. The Kootenay river valley represents one of Canada's least traveled wilderness areas where you can enjoy the Rockies without busloads of tourists. The ecology of Kootenay National Park is very diverse with breath-taking summits, glacial peaks and arid grasslands. Combining time at this gorgeous retreat centre nestled in the foothills, with day hikes into the Rockies, a whitewater river adventure, and learning some wilderness craft be prepared for exquisite wilderness, solitude and challenge mixed in with solid group fun! 6 nts comfy heated cabins, all meals, all equipment, van transportation to and from our Rocky Mountain base and Calgary and en route, Airfare not included. Participants should be in reasonable physical shape and be up for a real Rocky Mountain backcountry experience.
6 nights, June 22-28, ON SALE: $1475 CAD

 
Hiking, Cycling, and Kayaking in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland
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.
6 nights August 17-23, $1695 CAD

Hiking Nova Scotia's Cape Breton
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.
6 nights, Sept. 26- Oct. 2, $1525 CAD

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