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CategoryHiking · Paddling Flatwater · Snow Adventure
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Step it Up Adventures.

Private guided cave hikes, snowshoe tours, and river paddles in the Collingwood and Wasaga Beach area, Ontario

01 — About

The brief.

Step it Up Adventures is a guided outdoor tour operator based at 6 Pridham Crt in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, running private hiking, snowshoeing, paddling, and backcountry trip-planning services across the south Georgian Bay area. Tours run on the Niagara Escarpment at Nottawasaga Bluffs Caves, Singhampton Caves, and Duncan Caves; on the Beaver River out of Heathcote; and on the Nottawasaga River into Jack's Lake at Wasaga Beach. Every hike and snowshoe tour is private — groups are never paired with strangers — and children ages 4 to 13 join free with a paying adult. The company is affiliated with the Outdoor Council of Canada, Canadian Wilderness Medical Training, South Georgian Bay Tourism, and Bruce Grey Simcoe Tourism.

02 — Programs

6. ways in.

  1. 01

    Half-Day Caves Hike (Nottawasaga Bluffs / Singhampton)

    For: Adults and children — kids 4–13 hike free with a paying adult; private booking onlyWhen: Contact for details

    A 2.5–3 hour private guided hike through the caves and bluffs of the Niagara Escarpment, with two location options: Nottawasaga Bluffs Caves or Singhampton Caves. Pace, route, and time at lookouts and caves are customizable — no other groups are added to your booking. Every tour ends with a Google photo album of pictures, videos, and reels from the day.

    $75 per adult (1–4 adults); $50 each additional adult; children 4–13 free

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  2. 02

    Full-Day Caves Hike (Duncan Caves)

    For: Adults and children — kids 4–13 hike free with a paying adult; private booking onlyWhen: Contact for details

    A 5-hour private guided hike at Duncan Caves on the Niagara Escarpment, built around cave and lookout stops at a pace your group sets. No group pairings. Includes a Google photo album of pictures, videos, and reels delivered after the tour.

    $120 per adult (1–4 adults); $50 each additional adult; children 4–13 free

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  3. 03

    Half-Day Snowshoe Tour

    For: Adults and children — kids 4–13 snowshoe free with a paying adult; private booking onlyWhen: Winter (snow-dependent)

    A 2.5–3 hour private guided snowshoe tour at Singhampton Caves or Nottawasaga Bluffs Caves. Snowshoes and crampons are provided as needed. Routes follow the same Niagara Escarpment trails covered in the summer hikes, with pace and stop time set by your group. Includes a Google photo album of the day.

    $75 per adult (1–4 adults); $50 each additional adult; children 4–13 free

  4. 04

    Beaver River Paddle (Heathcote)

    A 2-hour or 5-hour Beaver River paddle out of Heathcote, available guided through Step it Up or self-guided via Free Spirit Tours (use code STEPUP25 for $10 off). Choose SUP, kayak, or canoe; shuttle from Heathcote to the chosen put-in is included.

  5. 05

    Nottawasaga River Paddle (Wasaga Beach)

    A 2-hour paddle from the Wasaga Beach Sports Fields into Jack's Lake and back, guided or self-guided (self-guided via Free Spirit Tours with code STEPUP25). SUP, kayak, or canoe.

  6. 06

    Backcountry Trip Planning

    A $150 CAD-per-trip planning service for self-led adventurers — itinerary design and route planning across Algonquin, Killarney, Pukaskwa, Lake Superior, and Massassauga Provincial Parks. Inquiry-based; consultation tailored to group size, timeline, and difficulty.

    $150 CAD per trip

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Affiliated with the Outdoor Council of Canada, Canadian Wilderness Medical Training, South Georgian Bay Tourism, and Bruce Grey Simcoe TourismSource ↗
  2. 02All hiking and snowshoe tours are private — no group pairingsSource ↗
  3. 03Children ages 4–13 hike or snowshoe free with paying adultsSource ↗
  4. 04Snowshoes and crampons provided as neededSource ↗
  5. 05Cancellation policy: 24 hours notice for day hikes/snowshoes; 14 days notice for backcountry trips; full refund if cancelled by company for weatherSource ↗
  6. 06Backcountry trip planning service: $150 CAD per trip; route planning across Algonquin, Killarney, Pukaskwa, Lake Superior, and Massassauga Provincial ParksSource ↗
  7. 07Self-guided paddle bookings run through Free Spirit Tours with coupon code STEPUP25 for $10 offSource ↗
  8. 08Tour deliverable includes a Google photo album with pictures, videos, and reels after each hike or snowshoeSource ↗
  9. 09Dogs welcome on hiking, snowshoeing, and backcountry tours when well-behavedSource ↗
04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Address
6 Pridham Crt, Wasaga Beach, ON
AER’s guide to Step it Up Adventures · Compiled from stepitupadventures.caLast verified 2026-05-08