We are no longer accepting new bookings for this season. Please check back in the spring or summer for updates on next season’s programming.
Note that all information on our website pertains to the 2024-25 season and may be subject to change for the 2025-26 season.
Guided snowshoe tours are available on school days in January through April.
- All students must be studying the BC curriculum
- Kindergarten through grade 12
- Minimum of 20 students required
- Tours start at 10am and 1pm (Arrive 30 minutes before)
Combine a snowshoe tour with tubing or tobogganing for a full day of fun! Click here.
Pricing
| 2-Hour Tour (Winter Discovery, Nature Games or Snowshoe Showdown) | $27.50 |
| 3-Hour Tour (Winter Survival Challenge) | $33 |
Per student. All prices include tax. Snowshoe rental is included. There are no discounts for season pass holders.
TOUR DESCRIPTIONS
Winter Discovery
K-12
Our most popular program! A great introduction to winter ecology. Have you ever wondered how trees and animals survive under a blanket of snow? Discover the amazing adaptations that allow them to do so while learning the basics of winter safety. The interactive program includes hands-on learning and games that can be adapted to various ages.
Curriculum Links: Science K-9, PHE K-9, PE 10-12, Career Education 1-7, English Language Arts 1-7
Nature Games
K-5
Be prepared to have fun! Participate in nature-focused games on snowshoes while learning some of the incredible characteristics of a winter ecosystem. Just as younger animals play games to practice skills needed to survive in the mountain environment, we too can learn mountain life skills through play.
Curriculum Links: Science K-5, PHE K-9, Career Education 4-9, English Language Arts K-5
Snowshoe Showdown
Grades 5-12
Expect to exert a lot of energy! This interactive team-building program leads groups through fun, fast-paced tasks and challenges. Games will have students running or moving quickly in the snow. Participants will engage in friendly competition against each other while building team spirit and having tons of fun.
Curriculum Links: Science 7-11, Career Education 7-12, English Language Arts 7, Applied Skills 11, PHE 5-9, PE 10-12
Winter Survival Challenge
Grades 5-12
Our most exciting program! Learn essential winter safety and survival skills in this hands-on program. Working in teams, problem-solve your way through a survival scenario using only the supplies provided in your survival pack. Shelter-building, melting snow, orienteering, fire-building and other skill-testing activities are dependent on weather conditions.
Curriculum Links: PHE 5-9, PE 10-12, Career Education 7-12
Incentives
Enjoy one free chaperone for every 10 students. Primary classes receive one free chaperone for every 5 students. Each chaperone receives a snowshoe trail with rental pass to use on another day within the same season.
Please note: No additional adults are allowed on the tour.
Contact Us
Our website will be updated with information about next season's programming this spring or summer. In the meantime, should you have any questions, our email address is schools@mtseymour.ca.