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Fire Lighting Competition!

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Join us again July 21st at Fort Whyte Alive and test your Fire Lighting Skills!

The second installment of Fort Whyte’s summer camp for adults – this party is getting bigger and better! Enjoy archery, paddling, live music — and probably your only chance to earn a camp badge — at their signature summer event.

Trust us, you do not want to miss out on this one!
Thursday, July 21 | 7 pm
Tickets: $20 advance / $25 at the door

With music by:

Mama Cutsworth & DJ Academy for All Women Alumni
DJs Ack ‘n’ Quack

And all your favourite summer camp activities:

Canoeing
Archery
Arts & crafts
Campfire grilled cheese
Marshmallow roasts
Wilderness Survival
Camp games + tomfoolery
Facepainting

…and so much more!

GET TICKETS
FortWhyte Alive Members got their first chance at tickets during our members only pre-sale, but tickets are now ON SALE to the general public. Purchase your tickets online or visit Fort Whyte Alive to get yours.

Get your tickets now, before they’re gone!

January 2016 Winter Survival Course SOLD OUT

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When:  Sunday January 31, 2016

Location:  Fort Whyte Alive – Field Station

Time:  8:45am – 5:00pm

Cost:  $75 per person. Hot lunch included.

Receive a Discount from our Partners at Wilderness Supply!

Here is your opportunity to learn basic cold weather survival concepts and techniques, which are essential to being prepared while enjoying the great outdoors during winter months.

The course will cover the following topics:

Winter shelter building & theory (Quinzhee & Hybrid snow shelters), water, fire, food, knife skills, primitive navigation, signaling, search & rescue fundamentals, and what your essential survival kit should look like.

This full-day event is a hands-on indoor/outdoor course and will leave you feeling confident to tackle your winter adventures.

Course includes a hot lunch. Food provided by the Buffalo Stone Café.

Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Register now at Fort Whyte Alive 204-989-8355

November 2015 Courses at Fort Whyte Alive

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  • FALL / WINTER SURVIVAL COURSE AT FORT WHYTE NOV. 01, 2015. 

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL COURSE
WHEN: November 1, 2015 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Maple Leaf Survival’s comprehensive course provides a solid base of fundamental skills and knowledge that you can use to keep yourself alive in all environments. Topics include shelter and fire-building, primitive navigation, rescue signalling, securing food and clean water. All equipment is provided and lunch is included.

Participants will also receive a Discount on their next purchase from Wilderness Supply!

Sunday, November 1, 2015
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
$65
To register, please call (204) 989-8355.

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  • UPCOMING WINTER CAMPING SESSION AT FORT WHYTE NOV. 29, 2015. 

INTRODUCTION TO WINTER CAMPING
WHEN: November 29, 2015 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Extend your camping season with the tips you’ll learn at this timely workshop led by the experts at Maple Leaf Survival.

Sunday, November 29, 2015
12-2 pm
Free with regular admission