Program Overview
Program Highlights
Canoe through BC’s stunning Sunshine Coast and Yukon’s iconic rivers, including the Teslin. Engage with Indigenous cultures and history, learning about the impacts of climate change firsthand. Safely encounter wildlife like orca whales, moose, and bears in their natural environments. Explore historic Gold Rush ruins and paddle along the paths of early adventurers. Gain valuable leadership and survival skills in Canada’s diverse wilderness settings.
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Age Range
13 - 18 years
Daily Routine
As the day progresses, the group stops for a riverside lunch, followed by an afternoon of adventure on the water. Campers navigate more challenging sections of the river, refining their paddling techniques and working as a team to steer through the wilderness. There’s time for reflection, photography, or exploring historical sites along the way. By late afternoon, the group selects a new campsite, setting up their tents and preparing for an evening of relaxation.
Evenings by the Yukon and Teslin Rivers bring a sense of calm after a full day of paddling. Campers share stories and a warm meal around the campfire, reflecting on the day’s discoveries and deepening their bond with one another. The group may engage in discussions about environmental change or Northern Indigenous cultures, learning from their surroundings. The fading light casts a golden hue over the landscape, offering a moment of quiet reflection before night falls.
Nights in the remote wilderness of the Yukon and Teslin Rivers are profoundly peaceful. After the campfire is extinguished, campers fall asleep to the gentle flow of the river and the sounds of nature. Stargazing under a sky untouched by city lights is a common night activity, offering a sense of wonder and connection to the vastness of the wilderness. The tranquility of the night ensures a restorative rest, readying everyone for the next leg of the expedition.
Workshops
In World Bound Canada, workshops explore Indigenous heritage, global citizenship, and climate change through hands-on activities. Participants learn to integrate climate change principles into real-world environments, practicing life skills like water treatment and recycling. Leadership training, team-building exercises, and community volunteering reinforce lessons on social responsibility and environmental stewardship. By experiencing the pristine beauty of the Yukon and Teslin Rivers, campers develop a deep connection to the natural world and gain tools to sustain climate action.
Excursions
City of Vancouver Sechelt Inlet Whistler, Vancouver Yukon River
Host Camp
Fireside Adventures Canada
Fee Includes
- 24/7 instruction & support by Fireside - Admission into parks - Direct contact with our Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre - Flight coordination - Horseback riding - Most meals - Accommodation (eco-lodge, cabins, tenting, homestay) - Pre-course check-in - Private ground transportation - White water rafting - World Bound curriculum - World Bound Certificate of Completion
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