Level: Expeditionary
Age: Entering 12th grade in Fall 2026 or 2026 graduate
Duration: 56 days (45 on Trail)
Requirements: Previous Manito-wish Advanced Outpost experience is necessary. Acceptance through invitation only. Passport required.
Registration Deadline: January 16, 2026 or until full.
The Expeditionary Canuck takes place in the tundra of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. This trip involves paddling big white water, portaging over large distances and paddling over large remote lakes. Past trips have seen musk ox, caribou, grizzly bears and many mosquitos. This 45 day adventure starts at Manito-wish where participants will practice whitewater canoeing, pack food and gear, and start forming their small group. The group will then travels north and get float planed into where their trip will start paddling.
Wilderness Tripping Essential Eligibility Criteria
Manito-wish trail experiences are fun and rewarding but also present physical and emotional challenges. Please review our Wilderness Tripping Essential Eligibility Criteria to help you consider whether a wilderness trip is an appropriate experience for your participant.
