GEORGIAN BAY ISLANDS

Fri, Jul 30 - Sat, Jul 31, 2027

Early Bird Pricing (Until Apr 30, 2027): $299 + HST | Reg. Pricing: $349 + HST

Start/Finish: Honey Harbour Boat Club, Honey Harbour
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Join SHE Ventures to visit Canada’s smallest national park, Georgian Bay Islands. This park may be small, but it is home to more snakes, salamanders, turtles, and frogs than any other national park in Canada. We will take a quick boat ride to Beausoleil Island where we will camp overnight at Honeymoon Bay. Unlike most backcountry trips, there’s no long hike or portage required to reach camp. You’ll only need to carry your gear roughly 100 m from the dock. That means you can pack a little more luxuriously, bring some extra comforts, and ease into backcountry camping without worrying about keeping your pack ultralight (but we still need to fit ourselves and our gear into the boat, so don’t go overboard… pun intended).

Honeymoon Bay also has food storage lockers, so there’s no need to live on freeze-dried meals or carefully squeeze everything into a bear canister. This makes the trip an especially great option for anyone who is new to the backcountry or prefers a more relaxed offering.

Beausoleil Island supports 33 species of reptiles and amphibians, including 11 of the 17 snake species in Ontario. We will spend the Friday evening learning how to set up camp, use gear, and getting acquainted with the group! Our guest yoga instructor will lead the group through a 60 min gentle flow practice and guided meditation.

Saturday, we will hike ~16.5 km from Honeymoon Bay to Cedar Springs via Christian Beach, returning to Honeymoon Bay to enjoy a guided yoga session at the beach.

  • DAY 1 - FRI, JUL 30, 2027

    2:15 pm – Meet at Honey Harbour Boat Club to register personal vehicles and catch private boat to Beausoleil Island

    2:30 pm – Departure from Honey Harbour

    3:00 pm – Arrival at Honeymoon Bay

    3:15 pm - Set up camp 

    4:00 pm – Trainings (e.g., water filtration, hands-on gear demonstrations)

    4:30 pm – Guided yoga and meditation session

    6:00 pm – Dinner

    7:30 pm – Group journalling and interactive games

    8:30 pm – Free time (swimming, sunset, bonfire)

    9:30 pm - Rest

    DAY 2 - SAT, JUL 31, 2027

    7:00 am – Guided morning meditation

    7:15 am – Breakfast and coffee

    8:15 am – Tear down camp and store personal items in food/storage lockers at Honeymoon Bay

    9:00 am – ~16.5 km hike on Beausoleil Island (Honeymoon Bay – Cedar Springs – Christian Island – Honeymoon Bay) & visit to Visitor Centre. Lunch on the trail.

    3:30 pm – Yoga session at the beach

    4:45 pm – Free time (swimming, relaxing)

    5:15 pm – Pick-up from Honeymoon Bay

    5:45 pm – Arrival back to Honey Harbour Boat Club

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MEET YOUR TRIP LEAD

Tia is a former professional beach volleyball player who spent over a decade competing internationally for Team Canada, before leaving the corporate insurance world she'd been training for behind after a solo trip that changed the course of her life. After years of chasing performance and constant motion, she found herself craving something different: stillness, presence, and time spent outdoors reconnecting with the natural rhythms she'd lost touch with. She's now a RYT200 certified yoga instructor (trained in Rishikesh, India), teaching Yoga Asana and Meditation rooted in nervous system regulation and embodied presence. She's co-led multiple retreats with SHE Ventures, including our 2026 Canisbay backcountry yoga retreat in Algonquin and 3-day Highland Trail hike. Tia believes that some of the deepest healing happens in nature. Her own path has taught her that slowing down isn't the opposite of discipline, it's its own kind of strength, and she's passionate about helping others find a sense of home and peace within their own bodies.

WHAT TO KNOW

  • Guides
    Maximum 6:1 guide ratio
    Certified Wilderness First Responder
    Certified RYT 200

    Training
    Water treatment and purification
    Bear safety and camp set-up
    Hands-on gear demonstration

    Camping Permits
    Backcountry camping permit

    Boat Transportation
    Round-trip private boat transportation from Honey Harbour to Honeymoon Bay, Beausoleil Island

    Group Equipment
    Tarp
    Stove
    Fuel
    Kitchen utensils
    SOS satellite device/GPS
    Signalling devices
    Bear spray
    First aid kit
    Water purification system
    Adjustable declination compass
    Physical waterproof map
    Fire starter
    Biodegradable soap
    Polycord

  • Transportation
    Ground transportation to/from Georgian Bay Islands National Park.

    Vehicle Permits
    Vehicle permit at Honey Harbour Boat Club

    Select Equipment
    Backpack (optional add-on)
    Lightweight tent (optional add-on)

    Meals (Meal Plans Available as Optional Add-on)
    Dinner (day 1)
    Breakfast and lunch (day 2)
    Snacks
    Coffee and tea 

    • Private boat ride to Beausoleil Island

    • Overnight camping at scenic Honeymoon Bay

    • Beginner-friendly backcountry experience with hands-on training: learn essential outdoor skills, including camp set-up and gear demos

    • Two 60-min yoga sessions

    • Two 15-min guided meditation sessions

    • Full-day hike (~16.5 km) on Beausoleil Island  

    • Visit to Cedar Springs and the island’s Visitor Centre

    • Small group experience (max 6 participants) for a supportive, personalized trip

    • This trip requires boat access to and from Beausoleil Island and is therefore weather-dependent. For safety reasons, the boat operator requires a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for cancellations. As a result, SHE Ventures will make any weather-related cancellation decisions at least 2–3 days in advance of the trip. In the event of a weather cancellation, participants will receive a full refund.

    • Participants should also be aware that Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake inhabit Georgian Bay Islands National Park. While sightings are rare and these snakes are generally non-aggressive, all participants must follow guide instructions, remain on designated trails, and practice awareness and respect for wildlife at all times.

    • An email will be sent to all participants the week of the retreat with additional details.
      Campsites are subject to availability at the time of booking. While Honeymoon Bay is the intended campsite, SHE Ventures may book an alternate campsite on Beausoleil Island if Honeymoon Bay is unavailable.

    • The itinerary is proposed and subject to change based on weather, trail conditions, boat transportation, group pace, campsite availability, safety considerations, and other factors.

    • Hiking distances and timing are approximate and may vary depending on route conditions, group pace, and any required itinerary adjustments.

    • Boat departure and pick-up times are subject to change based on weather, water conditions and operator availability.

  • Cancellations made 30+ days in advance of the departure are fully refundable, minus a 5% administrative fee. Cancellations made outside of the 30-day window are non-refundable. However, all trips are transferable to another qualified woman aged 18 or older prior to trip departure. 

    A minimum of 4 participants are required to run this trip. Registrants will be fully refunded if 4+ people have not registered 1 week in advance of departure.

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