People passionate about nature

Boreal Explorations

Monday, July 10, 2023 to Friday, July 14, 2023

Come on a tour of the Mantario Wilderness Zone with botanist and canoeist Charles Burchill and Cam Stacey.  Spend 5 days exploring and learning about the Boreal Forest through paddling and hiking day trips. Get to know the ecology, edibility and uses of plants found in the area.  Just enjoy the wilderness with the comfortable Mantario Cabin as your home base.

Trip Leaders

Charles Burchill is an avid paddler and field botanist with a keen interest in exploring. He has been a leader with the Mantario program since the 1990s and has enjoyed paddling and exploring the region for many years. 

Cam Stacey is a keen outdoorsy fellow who enjoys the Mantario Wilderness Zone in all four seasons. He has been going to the cabin by foot, canoe, and ski since the 1990’s and is keen to share this under-appreciated Manitoba treasure with others.