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EDUCATION
Outdoor Skills & Leadership Courses
Explore and practice essential outdoor skills, gain imperative field and leadership experience, and become confident in wild places.
Matt Peters - Lead Instructor
Outdoor Education
Learn from Manitoba's most experienced outdoor instructors and leaders.
Being outdoors can be intimidating and overwhelming. That's why our certified and experienced local outdoor instructors provide immersive and transformational skills and leadership training.
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We offer a variety of courses, skills levels, and consultation to help you and your team gain self confidence, industry standard skills competency, and practical field experience.
Paddle Canada Canoe Skills.
Paddle Canada Camping Skills & Leadership.
Outdoor Council of Canada Field Leadership.
Canoe Tripping Skills & Leadership.
Hiking Skills & Leadership.
Winter Skills & Leadership.
Education & Leadership Training
Certified & experienced local instructors.
Paddle Canada Canoe Basic Skills
Foundational canoe skills course for those new to paddling or to brush up on basic paddling strokes and techniques.
Canoeing Trip Leadership
Stacked multi-day canoe tripping leadership training tailored for local guides and trip leaders in Manitoba. Gain certification for Paddle Canada canoeing & camping, OCC Field Leadership, and more!
Paddle Canada Camping Skills
Camping skills and leadership levels geared for individuals new to backcountry camping as well as those leading trips for others like summer camps and outfitters.
Hiking Trip Leadership
Stacked multi-day hiking leadership training tailored for local guides and trip leaders in Manitoba. Gain certification for Paddle Canada camping skills, OCC Field Leadership, and more!
Outdoor Council of Canada Field Leadership
Foundational outdoor risk management and leadership skills for outdoor leaders of any experience level.
Winter Trip Leadership
Stacked multi-day winter event leadership training tailored for local guides and trip leaders in Manitoba. Gain certification for Paddle Canada camping, OCC Field Leadership, and more!
Exclusive 2025 Group Event Offer
Up to 35% Off!
*On select tours & programs.
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What Our Participants Say
Our team has Facilitated dozens of courses since 2014.
"I have canoed and done backwoods trips for over 40 years. I have lead large groups and planned multi-day trips for groups as large as 76 people. Recently, I completed some new certification with Wilderland. Wow,- it was engaging, on point, and I was both affirmed and challenged. The modules covered and leadership provided was a perfect mix of fun and focus. A worthwhile program with crossover to any overnight programs! Thanks so much Matt and Kyle for your enthousiasm, professionalism and respect. Well done and highly recommended!"
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Canoe Tripping Leadership
Loren - Teacher
"Not only did we learn, we had a great time! I really appreciated how they mixed their professionalism and expertise with a personal and practical approach."
Pembina Valley Bible Camp
Terry - Camp Director
"The courses that are offered by Wilderland are exactly what we need in Manitoba. Over 4 years I have now completed Paddle Canada canoeing, Outdoor Council Canada Hiking, Paddling, and Camping Leader, and have confidence in many systems and risk management strategies to use with my school. Thanks Matt & Kyle for such amazing courses so full of value!"
Outdoor Ed Leadership
Dave - Educator
Have Questions? Look Here
Some of our most common questions answered.
What size of group do I need?
We offer various courses that vary in capacity for both minimum and maximum participants. Generally we have courses for groups of 4 to 10 guests. We can expand below or beyond these numbers.
What ages are your courses?
We host courses for ages 12 and up depending on the activity and course level. When creating a course, we take age, skills & experience, and goals into account. We offer non certified "skills clinics" as an alternative.
Where do you operate?
We have secured a Manitoba Resource Tourism Permit for various activities and seasons in different local parks, natural spaces and waterways. In general we operate in the St. Malo, Whiteshell, Nopiming, Manigotagan River and Spruce Woods Provincial Parks as well as North West Ontario.
What is the cost for a Group Course?
Each custom course cost is based upon the following factors: Group size, course type, location, and level of service (instructors, gear, food service, etc). Generally we offer a discount for filling up a private group course.
Do you offer discounts or promotions?
Absolutely! We provide exclusive private course pricing for Wilderland Community Partners that fill up a course. Anyone can become a community partner, simply register below to join our email list and receive our latest brochure and FREE consultation with one of our program specialists.
Do you provide Outdoor Education for schools?
Yes! We partner heavily with schools to help create events that meet curricular outcomes, engage students with tangible experiential learning, as well as high level of safety and quality. We are diligently navigating the new MPASS requirements and providing local schools with accessible outdoor education programs.
What if I don't have a group?
We host various "open courses" for individuals or small groups throughout the year. Subscribe to our Email List (we won't spam you!!) to learn about exclusive and special Wilderland events and promotions. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
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