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The accommodations at the forest reserve will be both comfortable and simple. You can expect to have a bunk bed in a room shared with your community mates, which will be organized by gender. Please remember to bring a sleeping bag as sheets are not provided.
There are showers and toilets inside where we are staying for your convenience. Due to the size of our group, additional showers and toilets will be made available in a building directly across from our accommodation.
Upon arrival at the forest reserve, you will have the option to book a visit to the Haliburton Wolf Center for an additional fee. Our guides will be available to assist you.
December 30th
8:50 - Meet at the PetroCanada station near Keele Station. Please note that we must leave right at 9:00 and cannot wait for latecomers so PLEASE be on time!
9:00 - 13:00 - Drive to location
13:00 - 16:00 - Arrival & exploration time
16:00 - 18:00 - Welcome Mixer
18:00 - 21:00 - Dinner & games
21:00 - Whenever - Bonfire, fire chats & marshmallows
December 31st
8:00 - 9:30 - Breakfast
10:00 - 16:00 - Guided outdoor activities
18:00 - 19:30 - NYE Dinner
20:00 - 23:59 - Celebration, countdown & a toast to 2025
January 1st
9:00 - 11:00 - New Year’s Day brunch
11:00 - 15:00 - Depart location towards Toronto
15:00 - Estimated arrival time in Toronto
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Blaze/Hunter Orange (highly encouraged)
Hunting is a fact of life in winter in many of the places we visit. Most of this activity occurs far away from where we'll be hiking but out of an abundance of caution, you should always bring some blaze or 'hunter' orange clothing with you. This ensures that you are visible and prevents any (already incredibly unlikely) accidents from occurring.
Don't have something suitable? We have Wilderness Union branded hats in the bus that you can purchase!
Clothing
Gear
Personal Items
Please be sure to eat breakfast before we leave and bring a packed lunch for the first day. WU will provide the following meals:
Day 1 -Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3 - Brunch
If the group wishes to do so, we can stop off at a restaurant on the way back from Haliburton.
Please know that your dietary requirements have been taken into consideration based on the details in your profile. Be sure to update them if anything has changed.
It's important that you listen to the guides and follow their instructions at all times.
Hiking injuries: Wear appropriate footwear (ankle high hiking boots) and hike within your abilities. If you need extra support, bring hiking poles.
Getting lost: All hikers must remain with the group at all times. If you do find yourself lost at any point, stay where you are and call for help. If you have a whistle, bring it.
Trail conditions: Trails may be muddy, snowy or icy, so ensure you're wearing proper footwear with tread and ankle support. If it's below zero, you should have ice spikes.
Wildlife: Bears and moose are not uncommon around this area. If you come across a larger animal, back away and alert the group. Your guide will give you further instructions.
Water danger - Stay away from fast moving water and never step on what looks like ice unless a guide has explicitly said that it's safe.
Hypothermia - Make sure that you're dressed appropriately for the weather.
Hunting - We're visiting during hunting season so it's essential that you bring some blaze orange (hunter orange) clothing. You can purchase a suitable hat from Wilderness Union here!
All of the areas we visit across Ontario are situated on lands with deep histories and ongoing connections to Indigenous Nations, whose mutual relationships date back to time immemorial. Often rooted in a deep respect for the land, these predate European colonization and offer values that we strive to follow.
At Wilderness Union, we recognize that being on these lands carries a responsibility to learn and reflect. We use the Native Land map to better understand the territories we explore. We’ve found that a deeper understanding of the land’s history leads to a more robust appreciation of our time in nature and a change to how we behave in it. We strongly encourage you to take a moment to explore the resources available on that site- there is a ton of fantastic information.
Indigenous lands in the Haliburton area are primarily covered by Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Territory, which is the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations. This land is also part of the traditional territory of other Indigenous peoples, including the Ojibway, Huron/Wendat, Mohawk, Pottawatomi, and Métis Nations. Archaeological evidence shows Indigenous peoples have been in the area for thousands of years.
The accommodations at the forest reserve will be both comfortable and simple. You can expect to have a bunk bed in a room shared with your community mates, which will be organized by gender. Please remember to bring a sleeping bag as sheets are not provided.
There are showers and toilets inside where we are staying for your convenience. Due to the size of our group, additional showers and toilets will be made available in a building directly across from our accommodation.
Upon arrival at the forest reserve, you will have the option to book a visit to the Haliburton Wolf Center for an additional fee. Our guides will be available to assist you.
December 30th
8:50 - Meet at the PetroCanada station near Keele Station. Please note that we must leave right at 9:00 and cannot wait for latecomers so PLEASE be on time!
9:00 - 13:00 - Drive to location
13:00 - 16:00 - Arrival & exploration time
16:00 - 18:00 - Welcome Mixer
18:00 - 21:00 - Dinner & games
21:00 - Whenever - Bonfire, fire chats & marshmallows
December 31st
8:00 - 9:30 - Breakfast
10:00 - 16:00 - Guided outdoor activities
18:00 - 19:30 - NYE Dinner
20:00 - 23:59 - Celebration, countdown & a toast to 2025
January 1st
9:00 - 11:00 - New Year’s Day brunch
11:00 - 15:00 - Depart location towards Toronto
15:00 - Estimated arrival time in Toronto
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Blaze/Hunter Orange (highly encouraged)
Hunting is a fact of life in winter in many of the places we visit. Most of this activity occurs far away from where we'll be hiking but out of an abundance of caution, you should always bring some blaze or 'hunter' orange clothing with you. This ensures that you are visible and prevents any (already incredibly unlikely) accidents from occurring.
Don't have something suitable? We have Wilderness Union branded hats in the bus that you can purchase!
Clothing
Gear
Personal Items
Please be sure to eat breakfast before we leave and bring a packed lunch for the first day. WU will provide the following meals:
Day 1 -Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3 - Brunch
If the group wishes to do so, we can stop off at a restaurant on the way back from Haliburton.
Please know that your dietary requirements have been taken into consideration based on the details in your profile. Be sure to update them if anything has changed.
It's important that you listen to the guides and follow their instructions at all times.
Hiking injuries: Wear appropriate footwear (ankle high hiking boots) and hike within your abilities. If you need extra support, bring hiking poles.
Getting lost: All hikers must remain with the group at all times. If you do find yourself lost at any point, stay where you are and call for help. If you have a whistle, bring it.
Trail conditions: Trails may be muddy, snowy or icy, so ensure you're wearing proper footwear with tread and ankle support. If it's below zero, you should have ice spikes.
Wildlife: Bears and moose are not uncommon around this area. If you come across a larger animal, back away and alert the group. Your guide will give you further instructions.
Water danger - Stay away from fast moving water and never step on what looks like ice unless a guide has explicitly said that it's safe.
Hypothermia - Make sure that you're dressed appropriately for the weather.
Hunting - We're visiting during hunting season so it's essential that you bring some blaze orange (hunter orange) clothing. You can purchase a suitable hat from Wilderness Union here!
All of the areas we visit across Ontario are situated on lands with deep histories and ongoing connections to Indigenous Nations, whose mutual relationships date back to time immemorial. Often rooted in a deep respect for the land, these predate European colonization and offer values that we strive to follow.
At Wilderness Union, we recognize that being on these lands carries a responsibility to learn and reflect. We use the Native Land map to better understand the territories we explore. We’ve found that a deeper understanding of the land’s history leads to a more robust appreciation of our time in nature and a change to how we behave in it. We strongly encourage you to take a moment to explore the resources available on that site- there is a ton of fantastic information.
Indigenous lands in the Haliburton area are primarily covered by Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Territory, which is the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations. This land is also part of the traditional territory of other Indigenous peoples, including the Ojibway, Huron/Wendat, Mohawk, Pottawatomi, and Métis Nations. Archaeological evidence shows Indigenous peoples have been in the area for thousands of years.
