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women only!
adventure across the algonquin backcountry - 10 lakes - 70 kms
august 1 - 9, 2025
canadian veterans & first responders
"I can do hard shit."
- wac alumni
this is a spiritual journey
paddle with a tribe across the wilderness
Join Warrior Adventures Women as we paddle through the remote Algonquin backcountry. A difficult 70km route will challenge everyone on the team. The Algonquin highlands is completely cutoff from roads and the rest of society. A place for our team of women to come together in search of connection and meaning.
peer-guided adventure
military and first responder only
“I think everyone was awesome! Cara has a beautiful, soft style of leadership that resonated with me. I love that the others are a little more hard core. It gave a great balance.”
— 2024 Alumni, on WAC women guides
At Warrior Adventures Canada we believe in the healing and rejuvenating effects of wilderness and peer-support. There’s positive aspects of doing hard things together outdoors. Our team, and over 100+ participants, have adventured together to reap the benefits for mind, body, and soul. These adventures can inspire, create friendships, recharge the mind, and test the body. Rituals are important in life, and our guides travel to these amazing destinations as a yearly ritual. We’ve found these adventures especially meaningful when done with veterans and first responders like you.
apply now — retired or still serving
A big part of these adventures is the people. No one wants to travel with a stranger! Please describe yourself and be open about what is drawing you to an adventure like this. What should we expect from you?
There are 3 ways to pay for this adventure
Self funded
Funded through health care service or outside organization
Apply for WAC assistance for funding via our generous donors