Quaedam Wilderness Adventures Ltd.

workshops, Courses, Clinics and adventures

Canoeing Courses

Courses available at this time:

Waterfront Canoeing Tandem Skills

Lake Canoe Basic Tandem Skills

Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem Skills

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Canoeing Clinics

If you're looking to brush up on your canoeing skills, click below to view our next available dates.

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Weekend Warrior Level 1-3

Skills covered in this series include:

Shelter Building, Fire Craft, Foraging and Cooking, Orienteering, and Basic Survival Skills.

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Backpacking Basics Level 1-3

Skills learned in this series include:

Proper Attire and footwear, What to Pack, How to Pack, Meal Planning, Basic First Aid, Basic Bushcraft.

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Personalized/Group Programming

Tailored towards youth groups, schools, or just someone looking to get some one-on-one education.

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Meet The Team

John & Christy Balbar

Our passion for adventure and nature drives us to share our expertise through workshops, empowering you with confidence and skills. Raised on a small Saskatchewan farm, I explored fields and forests, fostering a deep love for the outdoors. Summers were spent camping across the prairies and mountains, from Lake Diefenbaker to the Churchill River.

With my wife Christy and our four children, we’ve continued these adventures, canoeing and camping across Saskatchewan and beyond. As certified Paddle Canada instructors, we’ve honed our skills and now look forward to teaching others, drawing on years of volunteering with our local Scout groups and schools to guide youth and adults in mastering outdoor skills for all conditions.

Join us to discover your own passion for nature and embrace the adventures that await!

Mitch & Piper Dulle

Mitch grew up in McLean, Saskatchewan, where the 1st McLean Scouts program was well known. He followed through from Beavers to Scouts, and made many memories in the Outdoor School program offered at Greenall High School. The course resonated with him so much so that he spent many years convincing his now wife, Piper, that they had to go back to Grey Owl's Cabin one day. The ODS program hiked in all of their gear for this trip, and although it was a tiresome endeavour, the memories will last a lifetime.

Piper grew up on an acreage in Edenwold, Saskatchewan, and although she did grow up familiar with the camping experience, she spent the majority of her time at the rink playing ringette. A love for experiencing what nature had to offer didn't foster until after high school. Piper spent time backpacking in Scotland, and since then has spent many nights in a tent camping across Canada and the United States with her friends and her husband.

In 2021, the two were convinced to join the 1st McLean Scouts as Scout Leaders. They enjoyed the outdoors, kids, and adventure, so it seemed like an obvious fit. The two have spent the last 3 years sharing their outdoor skills and hope to be able to share what they’ve learned with others in the years to come. In 2025, Mitch became a certified Paddle Canada instructor in hopes to teach others new skills, create new memories, and form new relationships.