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Date: May 30, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Offered by Steve Tripp – Wilderness Tripping
Cost: $125 plus Daily Vehicle Permit
This 8-hour course takes place near the park office. There will be a complete review of CPR and AED training. There will be some practice sits to refresh skills, and 2 scenarios to practice holistic approaches. Participants will be both casualties and
rescuers. This is a Canadian Red Cross WFA recertification; only participants with a valid CRC WFA card are eligible for recertification.
Register: Email Steve Tripp at wildernesstripping@gmail.com
Cost: $125 plus Daily Vehicle Permit
This 8-hour course takes place near the park office. There will be a complete review of CPR and AED training. There will be some practice sits to refresh skills, and 2 scenarios to practice holistic approaches. Participants will be both casualties and
rescuers. This is a Canadian Red Cross WFA recertification; only participants with a valid CRC WFA card are eligible for recertification.
Register: Email Steve Tripp at wildernesstripping@gmail.com
Date: June 5, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Offered by Steve Tripp – Wilderness Tripping
Cost: $295 (includes camping, parking & taxes)
This 20-hour course takes place in the park interior and is designed to give participants training needed to care for a casualty for up to 24 hours in a wilderness or remote context. Focus is on prevention but in this scenario-based course you
will learn and practice assessment, treatment, and stabilization of casualties. CPR-C and AED training is included. No pre-requisites but participants must be 16 years of age or older. Camping equipment and food not included but arrangement can be
made upon request. This course starts Friday evening. Participants can hike or canoe to campsite 3.
Register: Email wildernesstripping@gmail.com
Cost: $295 (includes camping, parking & taxes)
This 20-hour course takes place in the park interior and is designed to give participants training needed to care for a casualty for up to 24 hours in a wilderness or remote context. Focus is on prevention but in this scenario-based course you
will learn and practice assessment, treatment, and stabilization of casualties. CPR-C and AED training is included. No pre-requisites but participants must be 16 years of age or older. Camping equipment and food not included but arrangement can be
made upon request. This course starts Friday evening. Participants can hike or canoe to campsite 3.
Register: Email wildernesstripping@gmail.com
Date: June 6, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Offered by Walter Sepic – Firefly Adventures
Cost: $200 plus Daily Vehicle Permit
This is the ORCKA introduction to tandem canoeing and is the basis for all other ORCKA courses. This course may also be of interest to those wishing to work for Ontario Government agencies or as educators or scout leaders. Topics include canoeing and safety skills, including rescues. Required equipment: canoe, paddle, PFD, and safety equipment. There are a limited number of canoes available to rent as well as paddles, pfd’s and safety kits if needed. Please indicate need at time of registration.
Register: Email waltsepic@gmail.com
Cost: $200 plus Daily Vehicle Permit
This is the ORCKA introduction to tandem canoeing and is the basis for all other ORCKA courses. This course may also be of interest to those wishing to work for Ontario Government agencies or as educators or scout leaders. Topics include canoeing and safety skills, including rescues. Required equipment: canoe, paddle, PFD, and safety equipment. There are a limited number of canoes available to rent as well as paddles, pfd’s and safety kits if needed. Please indicate need at time of registration.
Register: Email waltsepic@gmail.com
Date: June 19, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Offered by Steve Tripp – Wilderness Tripping
Cost: $295 (includes camping, parking & taxes)
This 20-hour course takes place in the park interior and is designed to give participants training needed to care for a casualty for up to 24 hours in a wilderness or remote context. Focus is on prevention but in this scenario-based course you
will learn and practice assessment, treatment, and stabilization of casualties. CPR-C and AED training is included. No pre-requisites but participants must be 16 years of age or older. Camping equipment and food not included but arrangement can be
made upon request. This course starts Friday evening. Participants can hike or canoe to campsite 3.
Register: Email wildernesstripping@gmail.com
Cost: $295 (includes camping, parking & taxes)
This 20-hour course takes place in the park interior and is designed to give participants training needed to care for a casualty for up to 24 hours in a wilderness or remote context. Focus is on prevention but in this scenario-based course you
will learn and practice assessment, treatment, and stabilization of casualties. CPR-C and AED training is included. No pre-requisites but participants must be 16 years of age or older. Camping equipment and food not included but arrangement can be
made upon request. This course starts Friday evening. Participants can hike or canoe to campsite 3.
Register: Email wildernesstripping@gmail.com
Date: July 17, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Cost: $155
Join local Artist Lisa Leskien as she leads you on a 3k hike of the beautiful trails in Frontenac park where you will gather your inspiration, and then Lisa will lead you through her process of creating a happy trails landscape painting in acrylic paint. You will leave the workshop with a beautiful 12x12 painting showing the beauty and energy of Frontenac Park. All painting supplies, a registration gift and a bagged lunch from a delicious local restaurant will be provided for the registration fee of $155. Participants need to bring comfortable clothes and shoes for the hike, a camera (cell phone works well), water, and snacks. Space is limited. No experience necessary - beginners welcome! If you're interested in painting the Happy Trails of Frontenac Park, don't delay.
Register: www.lisaontheloose.com or email Lisa at leskienlisa@gmail.com
Join local Artist Lisa Leskien as she leads you on a 3k hike of the beautiful trails in Frontenac park where you will gather your inspiration, and then Lisa will lead you through her process of creating a happy trails landscape painting in acrylic paint. You will leave the workshop with a beautiful 12x12 painting showing the beauty and energy of Frontenac Park. All painting supplies, a registration gift and a bagged lunch from a delicious local restaurant will be provided for the registration fee of $155. Participants need to bring comfortable clothes and shoes for the hike, a camera (cell phone works well), water, and snacks. Space is limited. No experience necessary - beginners welcome! If you're interested in painting the Happy Trails of Frontenac Park, don't delay.
Register: www.lisaontheloose.com or email Lisa at leskienlisa@gmail.com
Date: September 18, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Offered by Steve Tripp – Wilderness Tripping
Cost: $295 (includes camping, parking & taxes)
This 20-hour course takes place in the park interior and is designed to give participants training needed to care for a casualty for up to 24 hours in a wilderness or remote context. Focus is on prevention but in this scenario-based course you
will learn and practice assessment, treatment, and stabilization of casualties. CPR-C and AED training is included. No pre-requisites but participants must be 16 years of age or older. Camping equipment and food not included but arrangement can be
made upon request. This course starts Friday evening. Participants can hike or canoe to campsite 3.
Register: Email wildernesstripping@gmail.com
Cost: $295 (includes camping, parking & taxes)
This 20-hour course takes place in the park interior and is designed to give participants training needed to care for a casualty for up to 24 hours in a wilderness or remote context. Focus is on prevention but in this scenario-based course you
will learn and practice assessment, treatment, and stabilization of casualties. CPR-C and AED training is included. No pre-requisites but participants must be 16 years of age or older. Camping equipment and food not included but arrangement can be
made upon request. This course starts Friday evening. Participants can hike or canoe to campsite 3.
Register: Email wildernesstripping@gmail.com
Date: October 10, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Cost: $50 including snacks and tea *20% of proceeds will be donated to CAMH.
World Mental Health Day is a day to mobilize efforts to support mental well-being and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Certified Nature Therapy Guide, Claire Beach invites you to unplug and experience how Nature Therapy can support your mental health. Come as you are. Tired, stressed, overwhelmed - Everyone is welcome.
Registration Required: www.thewildedge.ca
World Mental Health Day is a day to mobilize efforts to support mental well-being and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Certified Nature Therapy Guide, Claire Beach invites you to unplug and experience how Nature Therapy can support your mental health. Come as you are. Tired, stressed, overwhelmed - Everyone is welcome.
Registration Required: www.thewildedge.ca
Date: October 16, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Offered by Steve Tripping – Wilderness Tripping
Cost: $280 (includes camping, parking & taxes)
This is a 20-hour bridge course based on the CRC WFA. This course includes a comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in isolated or wilderness settings. Training is also suitable for those who act as guides or supervisors for groups of people. The course covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus advanced strategies for providing extended care for more than 24 hours. Participants can hike or canoe to campsite 11.
Register: Email wildernesstripping@gmail.com
Cost: $280 (includes camping, parking & taxes)
This is a 20-hour bridge course based on the CRC WFA. This course includes a comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in isolated or wilderness settings. Training is also suitable for those who act as guides or supervisors for groups of people. The course covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus advanced strategies for providing extended care for more than 24 hours. Participants can hike or canoe to campsite 11.
Register: Email wildernesstripping@gmail.com
Date: November 7, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Offered by the Friends of Frontenac
Cost: $25 plus Daily Vehicle Permit
This two-day workshop teaches the basics of navigating with a GPS device and a map. Topics will cover – programing the GPS, creating waypoints, and using the GPS for navigation. The workshop will include a challenging navigation exercise using the GPS. Note: the workshop is built around the Garmin 62 series handheld GPS, but any make and model of GPS is welcome. This workshop is the final in a series of three Wilderness Navigation courses. Completion of Navigation 1 (Maps) and Navigation 2 (Maps and Compass) is required as a prerequisite to this course.
Register: Online at www.friendsoffrontenac.com
Cost: $25 plus Daily Vehicle Permit
This two-day workshop teaches the basics of navigating with a GPS device and a map. Topics will cover – programing the GPS, creating waypoints, and using the GPS for navigation. The workshop will include a challenging navigation exercise using the GPS. Note: the workshop is built around the Garmin 62 series handheld GPS, but any make and model of GPS is welcome. This workshop is the final in a series of three Wilderness Navigation courses. Completion of Navigation 1 (Maps) and Navigation 2 (Maps and Compass) is required as a prerequisite to this course.
Register: Online at www.friendsoffrontenac.com