An extra special New Year's Eve celebration for Wilderness Union members!
As 2025 ends and the next year begins, it’s time to get the gang together again - this time for a unique, Wilderness-Union-style celebration that you will not forget!
We are so stoked to announce that we’ll be ringing in the New Year at a true explorers’ paradise just south of the mighty Algonquin Provincial Park: The Haliburton Forest Reserve. This beautiful, expansive area stretches over 100,000 acres, with more than 100 lakes and a million trees (that’s a lot of trees). In addition, many of the incredible animals we know and love from our adventures call this place home… If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of one!
We’ll be staying in a large, cozy wood cabin complete with camp-style bunk accommodations, a big communal kitchen and common areas. It will be the perfect launch pad for our adventures and restful return sanctuary after a long day of exploring.
What you can expect:
You'll also have the opportunity to visit the Haliburton Forest Wolf Sanctuary for an additional fee on site. Here, you can learn about these incredible animals in a unique setting
So ready your glass with champagne (or apple cider) as we count down to 2026 and give a toast to this amazing community!
December 30th
9:00 - Meet near Keele Station
9:00 - 13:00 - Drive to location
13:00 - 16:00 - Arrival and exploration time
16:00 - 18:00 - Welcome Mixer
18:00 - 21:00 - Dinner and 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 and toast
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
NYE Celebration - Celebrate with all of your closest friends as we welcome 2026
Wilderness Adventures - Hike the many amazing trails in this picturesque part of Ontario
Champagne Toast - Here's to you!
December 30th
9:00 - Meet near Keele Station
9:00 - 13:00 - Drive to location
January 1st
11:00 - 15:00 - Depart location towards Toronto
15:00 - Estimated arrival time in Toronto
Members- please check the private description to see the full day itinerary!
Member Organized Event Disclaimer
Member-led outings are organized by our community, not by Wilderness Union. We don’t manage the plans, staff, or safety protocols, so you join at your own risk. Please look out for yourself and one another, and have fun!
Food and Drink
You'll need to bring a packed lunch and water for any of our day trips that don't explicitly say we're making a stop at a restaurant. Where we stop at restaurants, you are responsible for the purchase of any food. Full details are available at the adventure plan, shared above on registration.
Carbon Offsetting
Wilderness Union offsets the estimated carbon emissions of every trip by investing in a global portfolio of verified carbon reduction projects.
Members Only
Please note that you'll need an active membership at the time of your adventure to attend. If you booked during a trial that didn't continue or your membership has lapsed, you will need a new membership to attend.
Please read and understand this before registering
Cancellations made:
More than 10 days before the event: Will receive a full refund minus a 5% admin fee.
7–10 days before the event: 50% refund.
Less than 7 days before the event: No refunds.
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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