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Sooooo, can someone please tell us what that little groundhog had to say?? Will we be portaging early this year or snowshoeing a little longer?

Did you know that Mispon is Moose Cree for it snows? When we travel down the Missinaibi River we are in the traditional territory of the Missanabie Cree and Moose Cree First Nations, as well as many other communities which have existed there over past centuries. Today you will find Moose Cree people in the twin towns of Moosonee and Moose Factory at the mouth of James Bay. As it snows down here in Huntsville and up there in Moose Factory, we stare longingly at our canoes dreaming of travelling down the beautiful Missinaibi river and arriving in one of our favourite communities that always welcome us with open arms, smiles and stories.

We're so excited to be hosting a Question and Answer session on our River Roots Program. Join us on February 1, 2021 to gain an in depth understanding of our River Roots Program. The River Roots Program is an opportunity for individuals to become well-rounded professionals. The idea is to create hardworking, growth oriented individuals. Leaving the program having the skills to manage risk and make decisions as well as inspire others. By fully immersing yourself for 42 days wi...th a focus on white water paddling expeditions, you will; - Earn Certifications - Learn to manage risk - Travel through remote locations - Become Environmental Stewards - Develop Leadership Skills Join our River Roots Information Session by reserving your free ticket through the link below! Don't forget to ask your questions in the comment section, as we'll be answering them in the session too. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/river-roots-information-session

#BellLetsTalk Day raises money for mental health initiatives in Canada. Every call, text, and social post that includes #BellLetsTalk receives an additional 5cent donation from Bell Canada. These donations help countless Canadians receive the support they need, and when people step up to share their experiences, we create a world where talking about our mental health is safer and free of stigma. And that’s a world we are all ready to live in. So keep talking!

MHO Adventures has been guiding and outfitting wilderness holidays and expeditions for over 25 years. Northern Ontario’s foremost River Guiding Company, MHO Adventures leads expeditions on Canada’s finest paddling areas including, the Missinaibi, Moose, Chapleau, French, Spanish and Bonaventure Rivers as well as in Temagami, Kippawa, Killarney, Haliburton or anywhere else you would like to go!

Did you know that MHO Adventures is one of three Trained Activity Providers for the Awards Adventurous Journey in Ontario? Book your Bronze, Silver, or Gold expedition online or if you have a group of 8 call us to book a customized trip!

Are you or someone you know looking for an adventure? What about a personal challenge? Looking to connect with the natural world? An escape? If you've answered yes to any of the above questions you should check out our NEW River Roots Program! Through our 42-day course individuals will be fully immersed in nature while learning to manage risk, earning valuable certificates, travelling through remote locations, becoming environmental stewards, developing transferable leadershi...p skills and much more. We are NOW accepting applications for 2021. Application Deadline is February 15th, 2021. Check out the link below for more information on this amazing opportunity! And please help us spread the word by sharing this post. https://mhoadventures.com/training/riverroots/

Fun Fact Friday // Did you know, Canada's largest river is the Mackenzie? It's over 4,000 kilometres in length. This is the same distance it takes to drive from Toronto to Algonquin and back SEVEN TIMES. The Mackenzie is located in Canada's boreal forest - which is north of the 50th parallel - and it flows into British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon AND Northwest Territories. It is also believed that the Mackenzie valley was used as a path during initial human migration from Asia 10,000+ years ago. So much history in one river... to think Canada has over 8,500 of them. Thinking about getting on the water in 2021? Check out our website to see what trips we have coming up!

"We all had an amazing adventure thanks to the three of you. We sang your praises the entire time we were out on the river and did so all the way home. You have an incredible company and your passion for what you do shines through in the high quality trips you organize and lead. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" - Suzanne Biemiller, Women's Lower Missinaibi We have an amazing team of energetic and highly trained guides who are dedicated to providing positive and rewarding experience. But why take our word for it, when you can see for yourself?

Today is World Kindness Day. Let this be a reminder to be kind to ourselves, to one another and to nature. The MHO community challenges you to practise at least ONE random act of kindness today. What will it be?

Remembrance Day // Let's take this time to honour the brave soldiers who fought and lost their lives for our country. Then and now. Thank you for our freedom.

We love sharing reviews that our past clients have left us. At MHO Adventures, we're proud of the service and care that we give our clients, and we're thrilled that they see it too! "I was very happy with the trip. The guides were absolutely fantastic! I've been wanting to do the Missinaibi River for years and I'm glad that I went with MHO. Thanks." Thanks for leaving us this review! It really does make a difference for us and our business.

#FunFactFriday Did you know that the word "canoe" comes from the Indigenous word "kenu" which was a dugout log used for transportation?

Are you planning to spend a few days out in the great outdoors? Do you have everything you need? If not, you might want to check out our online store! We carry products like Nomad Nutrition, which are meals that are ready to eat with the help of boiling water. Our store has sweaters, cutting boards, camp mugs and even dehydrated eggs! Don't forget, orders over $75 qualify for free shipping! Check out our online store through the link below. https://store.mhoadventures.com/

At MHO Adventures, we love planning trips for ourselves as well as custom groups. If you're interested in a multi-day backcountry adventure, but aren't sure about the logistics, we can help! Simply let us know the number of people in your group and the length of trip you'd like. We plan everything down to the very last detail. We also make sure that the adventure is suited to everyone's skill and comfort levels. If this sounds like something you've been wanting to do, take this as a sign and give us a call today! We'd love to help you plan your dream trip.

With the days getting shorter and the weather getting cooler - we sure do miss our sunny adventures just a little bit more. What plans do our thrill-seekers have for this chilly weekend?

Not all learning happens in the classroom, and that's why at MHO Adventures, we believe it's important to get young people outdoors, to challenge themselves as well as a way to find their purpose and passion. This is why we're proud to get involved with The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada, specifically the Adventurous Journey portion. This section of the award is all about getting outside and exploring unfamiliar and challenging environments, which is exactly... what we do at MHO Adventures. We've already planned out our Duke of Edinburgh's adventures for the 2021 paddling season. We have trips for bronze, silver and gold skill level. For more information on our Duke of Edinburgh adventures, click the link below. https://mhoadventures.com/dukeofed/

If you've been on an adventure with us, bought food for your expedition or simply been around our headquarters at MHO Adventures, then you've definitely met Erin Pehar before! Erin has guided canoe trips all over Northern Ontario, Quebec and even the Northwest Territories. She has many years of outdoor adventure experience under her belt, is a gourmet wilderness chef, a wonderful photographer and is our leader here at MHO Adventures too. Well today is this lovely woman's birthday! We truly wish you all the best on this very special day. Happy Birthday Erin!

This year has been a strange one, but we're extremely thankful for our staff, our families, our friends and each and every client we've had the pleasure of meeting this year. Cheers and Happy Thanksgiving!

Our Wilderness First Responder course and Recertification courses are quickly approaching. We have limited space available on our 5 Day WFR Course scheduled October 21st-25th, and 3 Day Recert course scheduled October 23-25th. Through our courses, students will learn the essential principles and skills needed to assess and manage medical problems, while in remote and isolated environments for days. This is what one of our past students had to say about taking our course. "I ...did my Wilderness First Responder recertification at MHO, it couldn’t have gone better! The site was beautiful, the food was delicious and the hosts were welcoming. Would highly recommend." To reserve your spot in our Wilderness First Responder course or our Recertification course, click the link below. https://mhoadventures.com/training/

#FunFactFriday Did you know that the French River played a part in the fur trade? Samuel de Champlain travelled on this river as early as 1615. The Ojibwa also named the river "French" because it brought the French into their land.

We're excited to announce that we've planned many of our 2021 adventures! We will be returning to many of our clients favourite rivers including The French River, Bonaventure River, Noire River, and our personal favourite, the Missinaibi River. As well as offering some new guided trip locations including the Dumoine and Bloodvein Rivers. To check out our full list of 2021 Expeditions, click the link below. https://mhoadventures.com/adventure/

At MHO Adventures, we've been a leader in Ontario's guiding industry for over 30 years. Year after year, we've expanded our business as well as the areas that we offer our trips. Throughout the years our main focus hasn't wavered, and continues to be the safety of our clients and providing them with a fun, comfortable and memorable experience in the great outdoors.

It might be the cooler weather or the fact that we just can't turn down cookies, but there's something about freshly baked cookies in the fall time! Today happens to be National Homemade Cookies Day and we really hope that you make a batch or two, of your favourite cookies. Baking cookies also happens to be a great family activity, especially with younger children. We hope you take this as an excuse to bake up some cookies today! We'll be making some peanut butter chocolate chip cookies later too. Let us know in the comments below what your favourite cookie is too. We're always looking for new and delicious recipes.

Today is Orange Shirt Day and it's something that means a lot to us as a business. Orange Shirt Day is more than just wearing orange for one day, it was designed to educate people and promote awareness about the Indian residential school system. It is also about the impact that these schools had on the Indigenous communities for more than a century in Canada. Many communities and cities around the country have help memorial walks, film screenings and other public events, as a... way of raising awareness about Indigenous history. Today, we'll be wearing our orange shirts as a way of showing our solidarity with the Indigenous community. To learn more about Orange Shirt Day, please click the link below. https://www.orangeshirtday.org/

We've been currently reading Adam Shoalts' book, Beyond the Trees. While reading his book, this paragraph really resonated with us. "... Personally I think the more we can step away from society's deepening addiction to digital screens, to 24/7 connectivity, to unnecessary clutter, the healthier we'll be. Immersed in nature, one feels alive. Shut up indoors all day, staring transfixed at a screen, one loses something." This paragraph could not be more true! We travel in areas that have little to no cell phone service, so our guests can enjoy their time in nature uninterrupted. And trust us, they love being able to disconnect from their phones. That's something we've heard time and time again, from those that go on adventures with us.