Never Get Lost Again: Intro to Orienteering and Map Reading

Learn to navigate with a map and compass in this hands-on outdoor course designed for all experience levels.

Imagine your phone dies three kilometres into a trail with no signal and no GPS — just trees in every direction. That moment of panic is completely preventable. Whether you are a hiker who wants to stop relying on apps, a Scout leader building your program, or someone who simply wants to feel confident navigating the backcountry, this course offers real-world navigation skills.

In one half-day, participants move from the basics to confidently navigating with a topographic map and compass. The course is structured in two parts: learn the fundamentals in an outdoor setting, then immediately apply them on a real orienteering challenge.

The course takes place at Sixteen Hallow in Lions Valley, a location nestled in a deep, prehistoric glacial valley carved over millennia by the winding waters of Sixteen Mile Creek — a place where the suburban rush melts away.