Nature hikes and canoe paddles guided by Adam Shoalts. All excursions offer a chance to meet Adam and ask any questions you have in a small group setting. If canoeing is your thing, or you want to give it a try, join Adam for a paddle on the scenic Grand River with the option of a local pub talk afterwards. If you like how Adam brings history to life in his books, sign-up for a trek with Adam at Queenston Heights. If you’re looking for something really special, and a little more refined experience, join Adam for a hike and paddle to one of the most beautiful lakes in all of eastern North America ( it looks like Lake Louise but is in eastern Ontario!). This exclusive package includes an overnight stay at Viamede Resort, a gourmet breakfast, five-course dinner (and wine tasting for those interested!), and a sumptuous lunch from local ingredients on the lakeshore around a campfire. It’s the ultimate combination of rugged trekking and refined comfort! All hikers/paddles also receive a signed copy of one of Adam’s books. Details on each below:
Adam Shoalts leading a nature hike and stopping to discuss some wild mushrooms.
Grand River, Glen Morris to Paris September 26, September 27 with Grand Experiences
Roughly 3 hour guided paddle on one of the most scenic sections of the Grand River
Your choice of kayak or canoe, provided by Grand Experiences, including all safety gear, paddles, etc.
Adam will discuss trees, plants, traditional edible and medicinal uses, survival and wilderness tips, and exploration history while on our paddle.
Shuttle service
Optional Pub Talk afterwards at a local pub in Paris, ON
Space capped at 10 people
Price is $265 per personplus HST (includes a personalized autographed copy of one of Adam’s books of your choosing and canoe/kayak rental, associated gear, lifejackets and shuttle service).
All trips are rain or shine. We only cancel for lightning (and okay, really heavy rain).
Participants can choose either the morning session (9:30-12:30 pm) or the afternoon session (1:30 pm-5:00 pm) on Saturday or Sunday Sept 26/27.
Nature Hike, Paddle, and Refined Comfort in the Wild with Land’escapes Sept 17/18 and Sept 18/19
Join Adam on an adventure deep into the rugged wilderness of the largest private nature preserve in all of Canada, sprawling over nearly 30,000 acres! We’ll travel deep into the backcountry to experience the awe-inspiring Blue Sea Lakes: unique lakes that look more like some glacial lake in the Rockies than northern Ontario.
Includes gourmet lunch on the lakeshore around a campfire, canoe paddle with all equipment provided, and overnight stay at Viamede Resort (the night before your adventure begins). Also included is a exquisite 5-course tasting menu dinner with wine pairings. Adam will share tales of expeditions while you enjoy dinner!
Paddling the surreal Blue Sea Lakes.
Hot Breakfast with full menu of your choosing before we set off on our adventure
Exclusive package is capped at ten people
Dates September 17/18, and September 18/19
On our approximately four hour trek to the lakes Adam will discuss trees, plants, wild mushrooms, and anything else we come across
Location is near Bancroft, ON
Hike is fairly rugged, so hikers must be comfortable on rough trails in some sections
Price $800 per person plus HST, includes accommodation, five-course dinner and breakfast and lunch, guided hike and paddle with Adam, and a signed copy of any of Adam’s books of your choosing
Queenston Heights, Niagara Region, October 2026 October 3 and October 17
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
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.
$160 per person plus HST (includes a personalized autographed copy of one of Adam’s books of your choosing). With HST, it’s $180.80
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 (9:00 am-12:30 pm) or the afternoon session (1:30 pm-5:00 pm) on either day (October 3 or October 17).
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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