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CCC phase 1
Finding Happiness in the Big Waves of Georgian Bay
Jessie is a participant of the Canadian Conservation Corps. “You’re always the first to laugh and laugh often and it makes everything brighter.” That’s what one of my fellow cohort…
Old Mountains, New Perspectives
Emily Hancock is a participant in Wintertide, Group 7 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. Before joining the CCC Adventure, she hiked the US Appalachian Trail in 2017 and the US…
Tides Come in High and Low, so Does Wintertide
Lisa Chen is a participant in Group 7 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. After a week-long debate, Group 7 of the Canadian Conservation Corps has finally decided on the group…
Power of the Pack: Reflections From A Wilderness Adventure
Brock is a participant in Group 6 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I joined the CCC program to reconnect with nature and test myself. Stage 1 did not disappoint. Sleeping…
A Refreshing Experience
Giuli is a participant in Group 6 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I am so grateful for the experiences I got to be part of in my CCC adventure. From…
New Friends in The Pack
David Freeman is a participant in Group 6 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I have never met a more diverse group of people who are also so similar in my…
All My Love
Lesley is a participant in Group 6 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I fell in love. The brisk air – a chilled, analeptic voice of indomitability. The artisan sky –…
From Such Great Heights: Learning to Let Go
Silvana Botros is a participant in Group 5 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I stood at the base of Mount Galatea on the last day of my Canadian Conservation Corps…
Twenty-five and Camping for the First Time
I went wilderness camping for the first time in my life this September in Alberta. And I was astounded by what I learned. This was not staying at a cottage…
An Empowering Experience of Trust and Friendship
Lena is a Group 4 participant in the Canadian Conservation Corps. I had no idea what was awaiting me as I stepped out of the plane in Toronto. I knew…
