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PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, 2 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (July 17)

Escape to the stunning Lake of the Woods region for a fun and collaborative Women's Adventure Weekend in Kenora, Ontario! Mosswood Adventures and Rentals and Backcountry Women are thrilled to team up again to bring you a fantastic opportunity to connect with awesome like-minded women and soak in this beautiful area on July 19th and 20, 2025.

Imagine starting your adventure on Friday, July 18th (optional arrival) with a relaxed visit to the new Lake of the Woods Brew Co. Brewers Village for a tasty meal and refreshing drinks followed by a post-dinner walk to check out scenic Rabbit Lake. 

Saturday morning brings a chance to spend some time on the water, and learn or hone in on your paddling skills at Rabbit Lake. Afterwards, we'll head downtown for a private Art Centre tour with extra time to explore local shops, sights, and bites. The evening offers opportunities for connection and fun with an optional scenic sunset cruise and buffet dinner on Lake of the Woods on the iconic M.S. Kenora.

Sunday offers a peaceful lakeside experience, starting with cozy tea and cinnamon bun taste tasting. Then choose from a variety of creative activities such as nature-inspired crafts, reflective nature journaling, or the fascinating process of cyanotype printing. After lunch, we'll share a rejuvenating nature therapy session together on Mink Bay Trail led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Brynne Maguire of Boreal Fix.

This two-day event offers flexible overnight options, including camping, so you can choose what suits you best. We also have some gear lending options available for participants who might need a tent and sleeping gear! Reach out to Ashley to inquire about gear options.

• Event Leader: Ashley Moore with Victoria (Vic) Moss from Mosswood Adventures & Rentals.
• Arrival Time: Please see more details below for the timeline and overnight accommodation options. Please reach out with any questions.

Optional expenses not included in registration: 

• MS Kenora Sunset Cruise Group rate including tax $39.22

• Cruise buffet dinner/drinks available $36.95+ tax

• Personal purchases / meals / drinks

• Accommodations in Kenora

Expenses included in registration:

• Water rental equipment such as water bikes, paddle boards, kayaks (incl. safety equipment)

• Gear lending library camping items (tent, sleeping equipment, etc), first come first served

• Guided paddling, intro tips, and hiking

• Saturday morning coffee / tea station and snacks

• Sunday morning tea samples and cinnamon buns

• Douglas Family Art Centre tour - privately touring exhibitions such as scenes from Lake of the Woods in watercolour and woodblock prints, and art portraying the effects of climate change

• Facilitated nature therapy with Brynne Maguire

• Downtown gems & local shops tour

• Nature-inspired art to take home 

• Swag bags and prizes!

Kenora Accommodation Options to check out: 

• Overnight Options: Choose from a 1-night or 2-night stay for maximum flexibility. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR SUGGESTIONS ON ACCOMMODATIONS TO BOOK FOR THIS WEEKEND. Regarding accommodations that could be shared such as cabins, if you would like to share with another participant please reach out at ashley.backcountrywomen@gmail.com - be sure to indicate if you are staying Fri + Saturday, or Saturday only. We will share contacts among participants to coordinate so you can book together.

• Wildwoods Hideaway (woman-owned) Prospector Tents, Tiny Cabins. Accommodates 4-5 people. Rates starting at $113-$123/night. Minimum length of stay required - specific check in and check out dates.

• Edge Water Beach Camp (woman-owned) Adults Only 18+ Glamping. 2-night minimum stay. Rooms accommodate 1-4 people. Rates starting at $129-219/night.

• Nature’s Inn (family-owned) Standard Rooms, Mini Suites, Deluxe Suites. Rooms accommodate 1-4 people. Rates starting at $129-$239/night.

• Kenora Bed n’ Bale (woman-owned). Glamping Bunkies, Prospector Tents. No running water. Outhouse facilities. Accommodates 2-8 people. Rates starting at $179-199/night.

• Clarion Inn Lakeside and Conference Centre Luxury Rooms. Lake of the Woods/City views available. Rooms accommodate 2-4 people. Rates starting at $399-$419/night.

• Additional options: Places To Stay | Stay in Kenora

If you wish to carpool to this event, please see details under the carpools section below.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral lands of the Ininiw, Anishinaabe, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Metis Nation. Our organization, Backcountry Women, is based on Treaty No. 1 Territory, and we appreciate that this event takes place on Treaty No 3. Territory. 

• Overall Difficulty Rating: due to the factors mentioned below, this activity is rated a 2/5. This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

MORE DETAILS: Here's what adventures awaits you throughout this weekend (Note - these offerings are based on available time frame; subject to change):

• NOTE: WE SUGGEST YOU SECURE YOUR OVERNIGHT STAY SOON AFTER YOUR EVENT REGISTRATION.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and other women who love the outdoors!

Carpools: If you are interested in carpooling to this event go to the Backcountry Women - Community Forum group on Facebook. Select Chats near the top of the page (from a mobile device) or in a box on the right of the page (from a computer) and select the BCW Event Carpools chat. The Carpool Chat Guidelines are displayed as a Featured Post in the group for your convenience. Please be sure you are familiar with the guidelines prior to use of this chat!

Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mail prior to an event.

*Please avoid registering until you can commit - canceled registrations are subject to incurring admin fees at your expense* This event allows cancellation no less than 7 days before start of event. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.