"I just finished Northwoods Survival's Bushcraft & Survival Workshop. It was an excellent course by a superior Instructor. Jeff Butler is an experienced Instructor that actually lives what he teaches and a virtual fountain of Bushcrafting/Survival knowledge. He is also a very nice person. I'm certain anyone would be pleased to call him their neighbour or friend. The food served during the training was absolutely outstanding. Great training, Great food and a Great time. I would highly recommend Northwoods Survival to anyone. What more can I say except that I can't wait to return for another course with Northwoods Survival. Thank you Jeff and Shannon for your wonderful hospitality." Abdullah DeLancey - Moncton, NB
NWS Adventure Schedule 2010
April 10 & 11
Bushcraft & Survival Workshop - $225./person*
Learn basic and intermediate bushcraft techniques, along with modern and traditional survival skills.
May 2
Navigation - $150./person*
This course is designed for beginners to be introduced to map and compass, for the novice who would like to reconnect with map and compass, and for the experienced who would enjoy a refresher. This
day-course also opens the mind to understanding the psychology of how people become lost.
Ground Search and Rescue Volunteers receive a 25% discount.
May 8 & 9
2-day Intensive Navigation Training - $250./person*
This course has been specially designed to cover the important, but seldom taught skills of: 1,2 & 3 point resections, inter-visibility, measuring distances, identifying features on a map, calculating declination, barehand navigation techniques, etc and will inspire solutions to many of the common mistakes made while navigating in the bush.
This course is for novice to advanced skill levels and is recommended as a follow-up to the NWS one-day navigation course. Ground Search and Rescue Volunteers receive a 25% discount.
May 10 to 17
St. John River Canoe Trip - $1100.usd/person
Welcome spring on the river during a fabulous canoe trip with our friends at Jack Mountain Bushcraft. For more information visit the JMB website.
May 29
Organic Gardening:
Grow Your Own Food $35./person*
Would you like to grow your own food but are not quite sure how to begin? Join us at NWS and we will cover the basics of organic garden planning, site preparation, composting, planting, and pest management.
June 4, 5 & 6
Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW)
Jeff and Shannon are volunteer instructors at this great weekend; just for women! If you are an outgoing woman who wants to learn outdoor skills and make lasting friendships with other like minded women you should get in contact with Nathalie nathalie@maritimefence.ca for more information.
June 19
Introduction to Fly Fishing
$235./person*
Learn the equipment, flies and casting basics necessary for a great day on the water. Enjoy lunch by the river and spend the afternoon fishing for 'brookies' on the South Branch of the Southwest Miramichi River. Finish your fishing adventure with supper over an open fire before leaving the river. (price does not include fishing license)
Registration closes June 9th.
July 10 & 11
Bushcraft & Survival Workshop - $225./person*
Bushcraft & Survival Workshop - $225./person*
Learn basic and intermediate bushcraft techniques, along with modern and traditional survival skills.
Registration closes July 1st.
July 18
The Art of Tracking - $150./person*
Perfect for the hunter, perfect for the naturalist! This course is designed to bring confidence in identifying tracks and recognizing track patterns. Participants will study the techniques of clear print and sign tracking. Explore the practice of making track casts. Bring your camera and bring your sketch pad and meet us on the trail.
Registration closes July 8th.
July 31 to August 4
NWS Survival Challenge! - $495./person
This 5-day challenge extends beyond an average survival course to a
real life experience. Participants will spend the first two days learning relevant technique and survival skills in preparation for the final three days when participants will put their learned skills to the test. This experience is designed to offer participants a thorough understanding of what it takes to survive in the New Brunswick bush. If you want to learn true technique and real skills in wilderness survival within a real world challenging setting this course is for you. Registration closes July 21st.
August 21 & 22
Wild Skills: Women's Weekend - $225./person*
A variation of our Bushcraft and Survival Course designed as a women's adventure and learning experience with time for enjoying simple outdoor life. Bring your Mom, your best friend, co-worker or come on your own and take a weekend just for you.
Registration closes August 11th.
September 4 to 6
Advanced Bushcraft & Survival Workshop - $325./person*
This 3-day course is open to participants of the "Basic Bushcraft & Survival Workshop".
Registration closes August 26th.
September 18 & 19
Fly Fishing Adventure - $425./person*
This weekend is designed for beginners; but everyone is welcome. Spend the morning learning the equipment, casting and flies. Enjoy lunch by the river then spend the next day and a half camping, fishing and exploring the beautiful South Branch of the SW Miramichi River.
(price does not include fishing license)
Registration closes September 8th.
September 25
Organic Gardening: Seed Saving - $45./person*
Its after the harvest and the plants that were left behind in the garden are continuing to grow and change shape, and I must admit they look a bit unsightly but before those plants are donated to the compost pile - think ahead to next year and save those seeds. Join us and expert Andrea Berry from Hope Seeds to learn about what happens after harvest season. Experience hands-on simple techniques for seed cleaning cucumbers, tomatoes, squash and peas.
Registration closes September 15th
October 2
Hunter Bushcraft & Survival Training - $150./person*
This course is designed for hunters, but everyone is welcome. Learn modern survival skills and emergency first-aid that will help keep you safe this hunting season.
Registration closes September 23rd.
October 3
Navigation - $150./person*
This course covers detailed map and compass, GPS and basic barehand navigation. Gain the knowledge and have confidence you will be able to find the correct route home.
Registration closes September 23th.
Take Hunter Bushcraft & Survival Training and Navigation as a combo for $250./person*
Youth (age 14-17); who are accompanied by a participating adult, receive a 15% discount for the courses offered on October 2nd and 3rd.
October 9 & 10
Primitive Living Skills - $225./person*
This hands-on course explores original living skills which avoid specialized equipment by making use of the natural materials that are found all around us. This course can be taken on its own; but compliments the NWS Bushcraft & Survival Workshop.
Registration closes September 29th.
Winter Adventure Schedule 2010
Dog mushing adventures are expected to begin
December 20th, 2010 (weather dependent, of course)
We are now accepting reservations with a 50% deposit.
Our dog mushing adventures fill up quickly; early registration is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Half-day Introduction to Dog Mushing - $150./person*
Learn the equipment, meet the dogs and enjoy a guided trip as a passenger; powered by our magnificent huskies.
Full-day Dog Mushing - $275./person*
Spend the day powered by huskies, enjoy lunch on the trail.
When you are planning your dog mushing adventure with NWS please remember that we are a small guide service who's philosophy is to offer an intimate outdoor experience between our guests, our huskies and our magnificent environment. To effectively achieve this goal we have to enforce a maximum on the number of guests per mushing adventure per day:
5-mile passenger adventure has a max of 6 guests
Half-day intro has a max of 4 guests
Full-day adventure has a max of 2 guests
Overnight adventures have a max of 4 guests
There are very few exceptions to the maximum number of guests we can accommodate; the exceptions will be based on the ages and sizes of additional guests. (ie: small children may be considered beyond the maximum)
Guest maximums for dog mushing adventures do not apply to the
other adventures or courses that NWS offers.
Overnight Adventure Packages
Prospector 2-day Adventure - $610./person*
A heritage expedition! Travel by dog team to a cozy canvas wall-tent heated by woodstove for your overnight-out-on-the-trail-experience.
Cabin 2-day Adventure - $550./person*
A cozy adventure! Spend the day on the trail powered by dog team, return to our cabin for your overnight stay.
Contact us early to choose your dates and register for your overnight adventure package.
*Prices are based on a two-person minimum.
Our dog mushing adventures fill-up quickly. Early registration is recommended.
Additional Accommodation Options
Due to the remote location of NWS, certain events and workshops hosted here offer food and lodging options beyond those covered by the event fees. Unless otherwise posted, the standard NWS rates are as follows:
Room $45./night (summer) $50./night (winter)
Wall Tent $40./night (summer) $45./night (winter)
Tent space $20./night (bring your own)
Tent space $35./night (borrow NWS tent)
For other local accommodations ~ Click Here
Fees include the use of a shared kitchen; where guests can prepare their own meals, and bathroom
In keeping with our values of simplicity, sustainability and community; visitors will experience simple rooms, organic meals, shared bathing facilities and possibly inconvenient access to running water for tenters.
