Guided Hike

Duration: 4-5 Hrs (drive included)

Location: Nearby trails such as Cascades, Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park or Sleeping Giant Provincial Park

Guest Tickets

$125-

Ages 9+

Gift Certificates Private tours

Explore the Boreal Forest, shoreline, and history with an experienced guide and a delicious catered snack(some outfitting available).

  • Experience a nearby spectacular natural area and let us take care of the food and logistics.
  • Explore the Boreal forest with an experienced + passionate local guide, familiar with the area, and certified in wilderness first aid (WFR).
  • Borrow gear if needed (e.g. poncho, umbrella, H2O bottle, backpack) plus receive a discount at Gear-Up for Outdoors for footwear or more!

Book by the latest, 2 pm the day before (e.g. on Friday afternoon, before the Saturday tour)!

Once booked, your tour guide will greet you 15 minutes before your scheduled tour start, in the ‘Seek Adventure & Tours HQ,’ which is located on the 2nd floor of the Finnish Labour Temple, at 314 Bay St.

At the HQ, you will receive any outfitting needed* before driving in a van to the trailhead.

*Outfitting available to borrow, free of charge: backpack, reusable water bottle + poncho/umbrella (in case of rain).

Connect with awe-inspiring natural areas with a passionate outdoor professional and enjoy a delicious local catered lunch.

Seek Adventure & Tours HQ

Begin in a National Historic building, where you will be outfitted for the hike. Receive a brief overview of the itinerary, before we depart for the drive to our destination.

Eg - Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park

Visit the 'Niagara Falls' of the north - and experience these beautiful water falls on the historic Kaministiquia River. Hike to Little Falls, and picnic along the shores.

Other natural areas are possible!

There are boundless other possibilities for exploring the spectacular natural areas on the northshore of Lake Superior (e.g. Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, or LRCA areas!)

On Saturdays (+ Sundays) the area's street parking (meters) are free.

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Have questions? Here's the most frequently asked.

Are children allowed?

Yes. We welcome children 9+ on most tours, with a few exceptions (e.g. the ‘Superior Happy Hour(s)’ Tour), as listed in the tour descriptions.

FYI – If the tour includes a tasting of an alcoholic beverage, there will be options for a small tasting of a non-alcoholic beverage to all guests under 19 years of age, and, for those who would prefer.

If you are interested in a family adventure, that is child-friendly (including smaller children and/or infants), or even a fun birthday-party – consider booking a private/custom tour that will cater to young foodies, adventurers and/or hikers!

Please contact us, as we’d love to co-create a fun, educational and kid-friendly private walking food tour catered to your interests – either in town, or in a nearby natural area!

Email us: info@seekadventureandtours.com

What do we do in case of bad weather?

The tours are held rain, shine, or snow.

However, if there is a significant storm that is effecting safe travel, we will either reschedule, or turn your tour into a ‘gift certificate’ to redeem at a later date.

We advise you to check the weather conditions for your days event, and dress appropriately, including sturdy footwear. In the winter months, this sturdy, warm footwear needs to be appropriate for snow/ice conditions.

In the summer months, we can lend umbrellas (for urban tours) or ponchos (for guided hikes) if you do not have your own.

In the winter months, we recommend you dress in layers, with a (non-cotton) wicking layer, insulating layers of wool or fleece, and a wind-breaker/shell – topped with cozy mittens and a hat of course!

FYI – Please note: even in the summer months, here in Thunder Bay, onshore wind off Lake Superior can be very chilly!

What should I bring with me?

For all tours:

  • We recommend that you wear comfortable, sturdy footwear for walking. There may be ice in the winter time.
  • We recommend you dress for the weather with layers, including a wind/rain jacket in the summer months, or a warm winter coat in the cold months.
  • If it looks like rain, we can lend you an umbrella or a rain poncho if you don’t bring your own.
  • In the summer, we also recommend sunscreen, a sunhat, and a pair of sunglasses.
  • During the cooler seasons, it’s important to bundle up, and bring a warm hat & mittens/gloves.
  • * Important to note: onshore wind from Lake Superior can make even the warmest and sunniest day or evening surprisingly chilly!

+ For Urban neighbourhood walking food tours:

  • We recommend bringing a shopping bag, as you may be tempted to go shopping before or after the tour + bring home local treats and/or gifts!

+ For hiking + picnic adventures:

  • If you have a backpack, a reusable water, rain jacket + hiking shoes/boots – great.
    • If not: we can lend you a backpack, a reusable water bottle + a poncho for your tour, plus you will receive a 15% discount to purchase yourself some sturdy hiking footwear at our local Gear-Up for Outdoors Ltd. here in Thunder Bay, Ontario.  See: http://www.gear-up.com (with proof of your Seek tour ticket).
  • We recommend bringing an extra warm/wind layer, since despite sunny days, wind is often surprisingly cold off Lake Superior!

 

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"Wonderful time in Thunder Bay, thanks for a great and educational tour Sue! "

- Mary C.