Nature and history hikes guided by Adam at some of his favourite locations with ancient trees, breathtaking vistas, and fascinating history. The hikes are geared toward talking about wild mushrooms, plants, trees, survival content, and for the history hikes, Canadian history. The hikes offer a chance to meet Adam and ask any questions you have in a small group setting. All hikers receive a signed copy of one of Adam’s books. Just email admin@adamshoalts.com to sign up.  

Adam Shoalts leading a nature hike and stopping to discuss some wild mushrooms.

There are 2 sessions to choose from for each hike (morning or afternoon). If history is your thing, and you enjoyed Adam’s bestseller A History of Canada in 10 Maps, the Queenston hikes are history focused, but with stuff about plants and trees too. The Algonquin and Canadian Ecology Centre hikes are geared toward nature and survival content. Details, including how to sign up, are below:

Algonquin Highlands, 2025 Dates: TBD 
Adam Shoalts
Adam discussing some edible mushrooms.

  • 4 hour nature hike, some elevation gain, rocky sections, “moderate” difficulty rating by conventional standards
  • Trip starts and finishes near Algonquin Park, but outside the Park’s boundaries, at a designated trail-head with a parking lot (the exact location is disclosed via email once you’ve signed up. The location is near Dorset.)
  • Stunning views of vibrant fall colours in all their glory, Adam will discuss wild mushrooms, trees, plants, traditional edible and medicinal uses, survival and wilderness tips, and exploration history while on the hike. 
  • Price is $150 per person plus HST (includes a personalized autographed copy of one of Adam’s books of your choosing). With HST, it’s $169.50. 
  • All participants must sign a waiver, and wear appropriate hiking boots and clothing (more details on that in the email), as well as provide their own transportation to/from the parking lot where we begin/finish.
  • All hikes are rain or shine. We only cancel for lightning (and okay, really heavy rain).
  • Participants can choose either the morning session (8:30-12:30 pm) or the afternoon session (1:30 pm-5:30 pm) on any day.  
  • If you like what you’ve read, email admin@adamshoalts.com to reserve your spot (space is limited, so don’t delay).
  • Payment can be made by e-transfer.

 

*Special New Hike* Canadian Ecology Centre, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, Mattawa, ON: 2025 Dates TBD   
  • This is an all new hike led by Adam at the Canadian Ecology Centre inside Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. We’ll explore this beautiful, rugged wild place alongside the historic Mattawa River. 
  • 4 hour nature hike, some elevation gain, rocky sections, “moderate” difficulty rating by conventional standards.
  • Because this is inside a provincial park, additional fees apply that you pay directly to the park upon entering for a day use permit (roughly $18 per vehicle, not per person). 
  • For those who wish to spend the whole weekend exploring the park (there’s lots to see), you can get a 25% discount on a 2-night stay in the very nice cabins on site. 
  • There are also camping options on site through Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park 
  • Price for the hike is $150 per person plus HST (includes a personalized autographed copy of one of Adam’s books of your choosing). With HST, it’s $169.50.  *Note that this does not include your entrance fee to the park, which is paid directly to Ontario Parks when you enter, or cabin rentals or camping, for those hikers opting to stay over. To sign up for the hike, you must email admin@adamshoalts.com 
  • All participants must sign a waiver, and wear appropriate hiking boots and clothing (more details on that in the email), as well as provide their own transportation to/from the parking lot where we begin/finish.
  • All hikes are rain or shine. We only cancel for lightning (and okay, really heavy rain).
  • Participants can choose either the morning session (8:30-12:30 pm) or the afternoon session (1:30 pm-5:30 pm) on either day.  
  • Email admin@adamshoalts.com to reserve your spot (space is limited, so don’t delay).
  • Payment can be made by e-transfer.
 
Malcolm Robertson. @malgonquinphotography
Queenston Heights, Niagara Region, 2025 Dates: TBD  
  • 3.5 hour nature hike/tour, some elevation gain, “easy” difficulty rating by conventional standards, but still some good some cardio work-out.
    Stunning vistas on our hike at Queenston.
  • Trip starts and finishes near Queenston Heights (the exact location is disclosed via email once you’ve signed up.)
  • Adam will provide an in-depth tour of this fascinating site, rich in history and lore, as well as discuss trees, traditional edible and medicinal uses of wild plants, survival and wilderness tips, and War of 1812 history while on the route.
  • $150 per person plus HST (includes a personalized autographed copy of one of Adam’s books of your choosing). With HST, it’s $169.50 
  • All participants must sign a waiver, and wear appropriate hiking boots and clothing (more details on that in the email), as well as provide their own transportation to/from the parking lot where we begin/finish.
  • All hikes are rain or shine. We only cancel for lightning (okay, if there is really heavy rain we’ll reschedule).
  • Participants can choose either the morning session (8:30-12:00 pm) or the afternoon session (1:00 pm-4:30 pm). 
  • Email admin@adamshoalts.com to reserve your spot (space is limited, so don’t delay).
  • Payment options: can be made by e-transfer.

SIGNED COPY INCLUDED WITH EACH HIKE!

       

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