Navigation isn’t a lost art - it’s a life-saving skill. Whether you’re exploring remote backcountry or just trying to orient yourself on a trail, knowing how to read the land can make all the difference.
Join us for this one-day navigation workshop, which will equip you with the skills needed for safe and confident adventures.
Interested in joining this year’s Epics? Completing this and other relevant courses will support your approval process for advanced adventures.
Morning: Theory
We’ll start with hot beverages and a hands-on classroom session where you’ll learn:
Afternoon: Practice
After a quick lunch, the real fun begins. With only a map, compass, and your brain, you’ll work in teams to complete a real-world navigation challenge. Each team gets a unique course and a grid reference sheet to plot and follow. Fastest (and most accurate) team earns top bragging rights as Wilderness Union’s best navigators.
You’ll build and follow a route card, learn to trust your instincts, and develop the kind of confidence that only comes with practice.
Your Instructor: Former Canadian Army Advanced Reconnaissance Instructor, Captain Buckingham is a decorated Pathfinder and the Canadian Infantry School’s top navigation instructor, he’ll guide you every step of the way.
Who It’s For: This course is for beginners and intermediate explorers alike. No military mindset required—just curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a love of getting outside. This is an amazing opportunity not only to learn from a world-class expert but it's a fun, practical lesson at a uniquely low price.
About this series: The Survivalist Series is an expert-led set of courses designed to develop applicable, and life-saving skills in the wilderness. Keep your eyes peeled for more courses that become available.
Due to the cost of parking at Bronte Creek, WU transport is recommended for this course.
Navigation isn’t a lost art - it’s a life-saving skill. Whether you’re exploring remote backcountry or just trying to orient yourself on a trail, knowing how to read the land can make all the difference.
Join us for this one-day navigation workshop, which will equip you with the skills needed for safe and confident adventures.
Interested in joining this year’s Epics? Completing this and other relevant courses will support your approval process for advanced adventures.
Morning: Theory
We’ll start with hot beverages and a hands-on classroom session where you’ll learn:
Afternoon: Practice
After a quick lunch, the real fun begins. With only a map, compass, and your brain, you’ll work in teams to complete a real-world navigation challenge. Each team gets a unique course and a grid reference sheet to plot and follow. Fastest (and most accurate) team earns top bragging rights as Wilderness Union’s best navigators.
You’ll build and follow a route card, learn to trust your instincts, and develop the kind of confidence that only comes with practice.
Your Instructor: Former Canadian Army Advanced Reconnaissance Instructor, Captain Buckingham is a decorated Pathfinder and the Canadian Infantry School’s top navigation instructor, he’ll guide you every step of the way.
Who It’s For: This course is for beginners and intermediate explorers alike. No military mindset required—just curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a love of getting outside. This is an amazing opportunity not only to learn from a world-class expert but it's a fun, practical lesson at a uniquely low price.
About this series: The Survivalist Series is an expert-led set of courses designed to develop applicable, and life-saving skills in the wilderness. Keep your eyes peeled for more courses that become available.
Due to the cost of parking at Bronte Creek, WU transport is recommended for this course.
Expert Instruction - Our amazing expert guides will teach you everything you need to know in a safe and fun way.
Practical Skills - Develop essential skills to survive and thrive in the wild.
Local Adventure - Just 45 minutes from Toronto, this adventure is close to home for anyone living in the GTA.
9:15: Depart from near Keele Station
9:15 - 10:00: Drive to course location
10:00 - 13:00: Theory
13:00 - 17:30: Practice & Debrief
18:15: Return to Toronto
Carbon Offsetting
Wilderness Union offsets the estimated carbon emissions of every trip by investing in a global portfolio of verified carbon reduction projects.
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Weather or emergency cancellations: If an event is canceled due to severe weather or other uncontrollable factors, members can receive a full credit to their account.
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