MHO Adventures

05/23/2026

Nature is not extracurricular — it’s essential.

I’m shocked to hear about the proposed cuts to outdoor education programs within the Toronto District School Board. These experiences are so much more than “field trips”, they give students the chance to build confidence, connection, resilience, curiosity, and a meaningful relationship with the natural world.

At a time when kids are growing up increasingly indoors and online, access to forests, rivers, campfires, trails, and hands-on learning matters more than ever. Outdoor education creates lifelong memories and teaches lessons that simply can’t be replicated inside a classroom.

These programs have shaped generations of students, helping them develop teamwork, independence, environmental stewardship, and a sense of belonging in nature. Losing them would be a tremendous loss for our children and our communities.

If you believe outdoor learning matters, please consider signing and sharing this petition:

STOP the Closing of the Toronto Outdoor Education Centres

05/22/2026

BREAKING NEWS!

We are now offering WSIB‑approved Intermediate Workplace First Aid as part of our WMA Courses.

What this means?
Students who successfully complete a WFA, WAFA or WFR with us will receive BOTH a WSIB Intermediate Workplace First Aid certification and a WMA certification, as applicable.

Join us as in Huntsville on July 13 & 14th, 2026 for our pilot Course, which includes Wilderness First Aid, CPR C as well as Workplace first aid.

Link in Bio

Looking for a private course? Reach out to our team for more information, pricing and to book a course.

05/18/2026

New in our store… 2-person portion options of your favourite dehydrated meals. Perfectly sized for pairs, these new packs make meal planning for your next canoe trip simpler, lighter, and add more variety. No more guessing portions or carrying extra food you don’t need, just grab, pack, and go.

160g (approx. 2 portions each) of:
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Thunderhouse Chili
- Red Thai Chicken Curry

If you don’t know which meal to choose, try our Dehydrated Food Sample pack which includes each of the above mentioned meals along with:

- 140g Dried Red Pepper Hummus
- 140g Dried Black Bean Dip
- 75g Dried Whole Egg Powder (equivalent to 12 eggs)
- 2025 edition of our Thunderhouse Cookbook

Visit our online store for more details.

https://mhoadventures.com/product-category/food/

05/14/2026

You asked and we listened! 🛶

For years, we’ve offered our ORCKA Canoe Tripping course in the spring so paddlers could get certified before summer jobs begin. Along the way, many teachers have told us they’d love to take the course too, but the spring timing and length of the course make it tough to step away from school.

So… this one’s for the educators.

We’re excited to offer an ORCKA Canoe Tripping course this August 5th - 10th, to help you get the certification you need to take learning beyond the classroom and into the outdoors.

Whether you’re looking to build confidence on trip, expand your outdoor education programming, or simply spend a week paddling and learning with great people, we’d love to have you join us.

05/11/2026

River Roots participants are learning the joys of backcountry baking. On a 21-day expedition, being able to bake has a significant influence on your menu planning.

Fresh cinnamon buns on day 18?

YES PLEASE!

05/07/2026

River Roots 2026 is officially underway 🛶

We kicked things off on April 30th with a full crew of 10 participants, diving straight into the experience with a short canoe trip on Georgian Bay. It was the perfect way to start, challenging navigation, changing conditions, and plenty of opportunities to begin building skills right from day one.

The energy in the group is strong, and the progression already is exciting to watch!

Off they go now to the Paddler Co-op to learn all about whitewater rescue, whitewater paddling, and so much more 🌊

05/05/2026

What an action packed 10 days we’ve had to open up our 2026 season:

- Ottawa Outdoor + Adventure Travel Show
- Wilderness First Responder course
- Wilderness First Responder recertification
- First day of River Roots
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid course
- Wilderness First Aid course
- River Roots Georgian Bay trip

We love this time of year, when the barn goes from just Erin, Ryan and Sam, to an explosion of activity surrounded by new and familiar faces.

We’re keeping the momentum going with River Roots at the barn doing several workshops and expedition planning for the next few days, then followed up by another full Wilderness First Responder and recertification course at the end of May.

04/29/2026

Join us on the Lower Missinaibi River as we paddle through one of the largest intact wetland ecosystems ON EARTH. The bird watching in the Hudson and James Bay Lowlands is incredible. Millions of birds migrate through this region annually, including some you might have a hard time finding elsewhere in Ontario including the Black-backed Woodpecker, Yellow Rail, and Nelson’s Sparrow.

Can you name all three species photographed here?

🛶 Journey To the Northern Sky canoe trip
📅 Dates: June 29th - July 9th, 2026

📸 Photo credit: Sean Landsman

04/26/2026

We love this time of year, the barn is buzzing with eager students ready to dive into wilderness medical training.

We’re kicking off the season with our usual Hybrid Wilderness First Responder course, blending online learning with 5 days of immersive, hands-on training in the field.

Folks come to this course for all kinds of reasons: professional requirements, a genuine curiosity and interest in first aid in the backcountry, or the desire to feel more confident on personal adventures. Whatever the motivation, the goal is the same, building real practical skills that matter when it counts.

If you’re ready to become a certified Wilderness First Responder, or just want to strengthen your wilderness first aid knowledge, we offer a range of courses to match your goals and experience level.

Don't wait, join a course today!

04/22/2026

Not everyone can make it to an Earth Day event, and that’s okay. You can still contribute to the cause. 🌱

“I’m just one person, what difference does it make?”

Don’t sell yourself short, it makes a BIG difference. Small actions, taken consistently, create real change.

Here are a few simple ways to take part in the global movement every day:
▫️ Buy nothing for a day
▫️ Educate yourself on your own practices and impact
▫️ Shop at a local farmers market
▫️ Plant a pollinator garden
▫️ Plant a tree
▫️ Grow an organic garden
▫️ Say no to fast fashion
▫️ Attend a clothes swap
▫️ Bring a reusable Thermos
▫️ Limit the use of AI
▫️ Dispose of your electronics responsibly

If any of these interest you, or you’re looking for more ideas, visit https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-tips/ for more ways to make a difference.