Our Introduction to Navigation & Orienteering getaway covers foundational principals of ‘finding your way’ in multiple contexts, including “map & compass” and the sport of “orienteering”. Whether you are leading a team in an Adventure Race, canoe tripping in Algonquin Park, going for a hike or cycling in a new trail network, having the confidence, skills and ability to orient yourself, assess route options and follow a planned route is an enabling and empowering skill.
Navigation: Understand the function of magnetic fields, using a map & compass and reading a topographic map, like an Ontario Base Map. Well aligned with the needs of backcountry camping, canoe tripping, bikepacking or emergency evacuation via a direct route.
Orienteering: the focus shifts away from the compass as a main reference to the many other sources of information and a much more detailed map format. Build awareness of your surrounding with skills and methods that are available to support navigation through a variety of terrain. A great introduction before trying the sport of Orienteering.
A key part of the introduction will be working with participants to identify and build confidence in the skills we anticipate they already possess, finding examples in their daily routine that can act as references to taking on new challenges.
The session includes a mix of indoor classroom and outdoor simulation-based learning. It is a great ‘off-season’ getaway option and can include winter or early spring sessions.
Navigation and Orienteering participants find a control point.
Intro to Navigation and Orienteering Getaways include:
- 10 hours of instruction over 2 days
- Package covers instruction, included gear, our very popular meals and accommodation
- A weekend retreat blending programming and relaxing in a farm-stay setting
- Includes maps, compass and map cases for use during field simulations.
- Winter sessions include use of snowshoes
- Day 2 features a orienteering event simulation around the Missing Link Adventure Tour and Santosha Farm property
- Includes use of on-site trails and suggested activities in the area outside of programming time.
- Typical daily schedule 9:30-12 AM Session, 12-1 Lunch, 1-3:30 PM Session
Package Price: All inclusive weekend getaway package price is $500 + HST
Sample Orienteering map from our Intro to Navigation and Orienteering weekend.
Upcoming sessions
Winter 2026!
February 20-22 a special edition of our introduction to navigation and orienteering getaway will feature Sam from Pedals and Provisions, our partner on Gravel Grazer Weekends!
We are mixing up the format with a winter edition that will include snowshoe simulations and a outdoor winter cooking session with Sam!
Stay snow-positive with a weekend playing outdoors, meeting new friends and being nourished by us and Sam.
The base package includes dinner on Friday. Ask about a no dinner option if arriving later. Course programming runs on Saturday on Sunday.
Limited to 8 participants.
E-mail us at info@mlat.ca to sign up!
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Navigation and Orienteering Getaway Cancellation Policy:
(21 days or more) Full refund, less processing fees, if the cancellation is made 21 days or more prior to the event start date.
(21 days to 7 days prior) A credit will be issued for a future event with Missing Link Adventure Tours if the cancellation is made between 21 and 7 days prior to the event start date.
(less that 7 days prior) Cancellations that are made less than 7 days before the event start date and attendees who do not show up will not receive a refund or credit and will forfeit their registration fee.
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You have big season plans and want to get your legs moving. How about personalized routes, multiple days of riding and our nourishing meals for active guests? Join us in early May to get your season started!
Our very popular collaboration with Pedals and Provisions Cycling Club, Gravel Grazer is all about sharing rides, meals and our big farm table while exploring the Almaguin Highlands.
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