Project Canoe

Reminder: Join us this weekend at The Complete Paddler!

The 2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour kicked off in Toronto with The Complete Paddler hosting the premiere on January 22nd.
Since not all winning and featured films were shown that night, they will be sharing all remaining films in store over three nights. All proceeds support Project Canoe.

📍 The Complete Paddler – 2045 Dundas St. E, Mississauga
📅 March 6, 7 & 8, 2026
⏰ Films 7:00–9:30 PM | Doors & bar open at 6:00 PM
🎟️ $15 single night | $30 weekend bundle
🎁 Door prizes each night
🍿 Snacks + alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks available

Get your tickets: https://completepaddler.ca/collections/movie-nights

Project Canoe is turning 50 next year!

From life-changing wilderness trips to lifelong friendships, there is so much to celebrate from the last five decades. As we begin planning our 50-Year Reunion, we want to ensure as many current and former participants, staff members, volunteers, and supporters are a part of the celebration.

We need your help to make it happen:
1. Stay in the loop: Fill out this survey to receive anniversary updates: https://bit.ly/3OOkU7t

2. Spread the word: Tag a Project Canoe friend or share this post to help us reach our alumni!

A recent feature in The Globe and Mail captures exactly why Project Canoe does what we do. From disconnecting from screens to fostering independence to building resilience, wilderness canoe trips offer youth a unique space to grow.

As the article puts it, tripping is "a series of small accomplishments that build up kids’ resilience, from wet boots to cold nights and big storms."

Check out the full story on how the backcountry builds the leaders of tomorrow:

This summer, consider the phone-free, resilience-boosting benefits of wilderness camps for kids Rustic off-grid experiences can foster new skills development and independence