Free Spirit Tours.

Hiking on the Niagara Escarpment

A two-hour, five-kilometre guided Bruce Trail hike from Petun Conservation Area on 2nd Line in The Blue Mountains. Knowledgeable guides tailor the route from "easy saunter" to higher-effort. All equipment is included; minimum two participants. Reservations within 24 hours by phone at 705-606-0867.

$50 per person + HST

Adventure Kids Camp

Eight weekly sessions at Bygone Days Heritage Village, 879 Sixth Street, Collingwood. Activities for ages 7+ include rock climbing, canoeing, wilderness survival, sea kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, pier jumping, wilderness games, and caving. Instruction and all equipment included; no before/after care available. Camp registration: camp@freespirittours.ca.

Trail Blazers $449/person + HST; Explorers $559/person + HST; Adventurers $559/person + HST

Paddling — Beaver River

Shuttle to access point and paddle downstream back to base at 236720 Grey County Road 13 in Heathcote. Egrets, herons, and turtles are common river sightings. Boat, paddle, life jacket, safety kit, and brief instruction included; minimum two paddlers. Both river programs are also covered by the Paddling Season Pass ($350 + HST for unlimited 2-hour trips).

$40 — 1 hour | $50 — 2 hour | $70 — 5 hour (per person + HST)

Paddling — Nottawasaga River

Out-and-back paddle from Wasaga Sports Park / Jack's Lake at 1888 Klondike Park Road, Wasaga Beach — put in and take out at the same spot. Bald eagles, trumpeter swans, and beavers are regular sightings. Boat, paddle, life jacket, safety kit, and brief instruction included.

$50 per person + HST (2 hours)

Caving at Metcalfe Rock

A 2.5-hour, eight-kilometre tour through limestone caves and crevices on the Niagara Escarpment at Metcalfe Rock, The Blue Mountains. Guides supply helmet, harness, and headlamp. Total beginners are fine; minimum two participants. Crawling, climbing, and getting dirty are expected.

Adults $80 / Children (12 and under) $50 (per person + HST)

Snowshoeing

Two-hour, five-kilometre guided snowshoe at Petun Conservation Area in The Blue Mountains. Guide, instruction, and all equipment included; minimum two participants.

$65 per person + HST; $105 with transportation from Blue Mountain Resort or Collingwood

Forest Therapy

A 1.5–3 hour slow-pace forest bathing walk at George Christie Trail or Metcalfe Rock in The Blue Mountains. Includes guided invitations, share circles, and a closing tea ceremony framed around phytoncides — essential oils released by trees. Designed for low-mobility comfort with minimal climbing.

$65 per person + HST

Wild Edibles Experience

A two-hour expert-led foraging walk with Brian McLellan-Tuck at 236720 Grey County Road 13 in Heathcote. Includes wild food to take home, an interactive game, and a wild beverage to close.

$65 per person + HST

Hike and Wine

A 45–60 minute Bruce Trail hike from Petun Conservation Area paired with a flight of four wines plus cheese and charcuterie at Georgian Hills Vineyards in Clarksburg. Roughly two hours total; minimum two participants. Hike & Hops and Hike & Cider follow the same format with brewery and cidery pairings.

$90 per person + HST

SUP Lessons

Stand-up paddleboard instruction on the Nottawasaga River at Jack's Lake (1888 Klondike Park Road, Wasaga Beach), covering paddle strokes, balance, and maneuvering. Wildlife sightings include bald eagles, trumpeter swans, osprey, beavers, and turtles. Professional instruction and all equipment included.

1–1.5 hour lesson $75 / 2–3 hour lesson and tour $105 (per person + HST)

Woodland Wellness Tours

Three-hour, 4–8 km guided nature walks at Nottawasaga Bluffs (Forest), Wasaga Beach (Beach), or Collingwood Arboretum (Bay). Each variant pairs the walk with practices like smudging, therapeutic plant oils, cedar tea, and a labyrinth walk.

Small Group $80/person + HST; Large Group $65/person + HST

Glow Kayaking

A 90-minute, four-kilometre evening kayak on the Nottawasaga River using FST's onboard lighting system, departing from Free Spirit Tours headquarters at 28 Sunset Court, Wasaga Beach. Instruction and all equipment included.

$75 per person + HST

Winter Caving

A 2.5-hour combination snowshoe and cave tour at Metcalfe Rock in The Blue Mountains — snowshoe in, then climb and crawl through limestone passages. Two-kilometre approach; minimum two participants. Expect to get wet and dirty.

$100 per person + HST; $140 with transportation

Snowshoe Club

Twice-weekly two-hour, five-kilometre guided snowshoe outings rotating across Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, Castle Glen, Petun Conservation Area, Pretty River, Loree Forest, Kolapore Uplands, and Nottawasaga Lookout / Standing Rock. Guide and instruction included on every outing.

Drop-in $50 / BYO Membership $199 / Full Membership (rental included) $249 (per person + HST)

Corporate Team Building

Catalogue of customisable team formats — Paddle and Wine, Snowshoe & Wine/Cider/Beer, Paddling on the Beaver or Nottawasaga, Amazing Race at Blue Mountain, Winter Caving, Hike & Wine/Hops/Cider, and Survivor & Mini Olympics — across Bruce Trail, Beaver River, Nottawasaga River, and Blue Mountain venues.

From $55/person (Amazing Race at Blue Mountain); Hike & Wine/Hops/Cider $85/person; Winter Caving $110/person with transportation

School Programs

Half- and full-day school adventures including Climbing & Caving at Metcalfe Rock (belaying, knot tying, communication, body positioning), a Nature Program (hiking, fire building, plant identification, wild edibles, nature games), Paddling Skills at Beaver River, Nottawasaga River, or Minesing Swamp, and onsite games like Survivor Challenge and Amazing Race. Fully insured. Pricing on request — jennie@freespirittours.ca.

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