| August 2003 : Albany River (Ontario) |
| On the Albany River, in Northern Ontario, between James Bay and Lake Superior, the youth explored new horizons and tasted the pleasures of canoeing. They experienced strong emotions descending rapids! They discovered canoe-camping on sandy beaches, and went fishing and sea-plane flying on a truly beautiful river. The trip ended with a two-day stay at Polar Bear Provincial Park (Hudson Bay), polar-bear watching from boats and on foot, guided by the Cree community of Peawanuck. Everyone caught an amazing amount of fish and, with great pleasure, we filleted, cooked, and savoured our catch of the day.- Learn more (PDF). |
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| March 2003 : Moose Factory (Ontario) |
| During this wonderful trip, 10 youth got the feel of the great open spaces of James Bay, travelling more that 400 km on snowmobiles. With Cree guides leading them, they discovered their culture and shared in their knowledge of nature while crossing the spectacular ice desert between Moose Factory and Waskaganish. This expedition was particularly enriching and beneficial, giving the young people numerous opportunities to overcome their limits and replenish their strength. - Learn more (PDF). |
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| July 2002 : Reunion (Quebec) |
| About thirty youth who had participated in expeditions since 1996 were reunited for a week of activities at the scenic Village-Vacances Petit-Saguenay. They were treated to horseback riding, hiking, whale-watching, and sea kayaking. Friendships were renewed and hearts warmed. |
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| March 2002 : Onatchiway Lake (Quebec) |
| At Onatchiway Lake, located at the heart of exciting wilderness north of the Monts Valins in the Saguenay region, 10 young people explored an enchanting territory on dog sleds. Enriching experiences, adventure, ice fishing, and navigation on board a Coast Guard ice breaker & and developing relationships with the dogs. Unique! - Learn more (PDF). |
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| July 2001 : Gwaii Haanas (British Columbia) |
| With each stroke of their paddles, our young kayakers discovered breathtaking nature and were rocked to their souls by the chants of the Ha da people. Vast virgin landscapes commanded respect and strengthened their hearts until they were greeted by the little-known territory of Queen Charlotte Islands. Magic and majestic! - Learn more (PDF). |
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| March 2001 : Anticosti Island (Quebec) |
| Anticosti Island is a fabulous land that unites the grandeur and fragility of sometimes austere nature, and leaves its mark on whoever walks upon its ground. Winter is cold, and long, and our teenagers discovered the landscape on snowmobiles. Climbing and ice fishing were also part of the vivifying experience. A wonderful expedition, and the cold of winter never once threatened human warmth. - Learn more (PDF). |
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| July 2000 : Ellesmere (Nunavut) |
| An exceptional expedition in which 11 adolescents reached an area where few people have gone: beyond the polar circle, in the spectacular Ellesmere Island National Park! A journey that required determination and courage from the youngsters. A tundra size adventure, at the heart of sober nature, but how grand. An extraordinary adventure that will forever remain in our hearts. - Learn more (PDF). |
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| March 1999 : Oujé-Bougoumou - LG4 (Quebec) |
| The Oujé-Bougoumou Cree community, a town located in Quebec's mid-north, welcomed us with open arms, inviting us to share a way of life that is both ancestral and modern. Over and above initiation to fishing and snowshoeing, our teenagers travelled 200 km on snowmobiles, off-trail. Crossing taiga, tundra, and the reservoirs, they were able to watch as caribou herds migrated. They also visited a gold mine, more than 1,000m below the surface, to put a finishing touch on this fantastic trip. |
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| August 1998 : Umiujaq (Quebec) |
| 1998 was a milestone year for the Foundation, as it attained a Canada-wide dimension. Four hospital centres in Quebec and Ontario became involved and spread the reputation of the Foundation to young people living with cancer.The expedition led nine adolescents to discover the magical beauty of Guillaume-Delisle Gulf, Hudson Bay. In Umiujaq, an Inuit village in Nunavik, they learned about Inuit culture, and shared in it. They took motor-launches out on the water and went hiking to explore the area. On top of the physical challenge, the trip was a cultural immersion that allowed the young people to learn about the values carried by ancestral wisdom. |
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| August 1997 : Saguenay Fjord (Quebec) |
| Having gained experience during the Monts Groulx expedition, the On the Tip of the Toes team gave seven teenagers living with cancer the chance to discover the wonders of the Saguenay Fjord. This time, the young people explored the area in sea kayaks. And despite difficult meteorological and aquatic conditions, they demonstrated their ability to adapt, and tremendous determination and enthusiasm. The experience confirmed our objectives and showed that it would be possible to increase the number of participants in future expeditions, in complete safety. |
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| March 1996 : Monts-Groulx (Quebec) |
| This was the first application of the On the Tip of the Toes formula, in co-operation with the Montreal Hospital for Sick Children. Four teenagers living with cancer explored the Monts-Groulx massif, in Quebec's mid-north. The expedition was a completely autonomous experience and the youth discovered winter camping, took a flight on a ski plane, and travelled on skis, snowshoes, and dog sleds. The expedition showed that any barrier can be overcome, and that the outdoors experience can play an important role in the lives of young people living with cancer. |
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