Multi-Day guided hiking trips

Travellers and small groups wanting a organized adventure, plus clubs, families and corporate retreats.

A set price per person covering guiding, and often accommodation, meals and transport. You earn the margin after costs.

• Advanced navigation and backcountry experience
• Wilderness first aid or higher medical training
• Trip planning and budgeting
• Managing groups and handling emergencies calmly

• Commercial permits for backcountry areas and national or provincial parks, which can be limited and slow to get
• Adventure tourism rules and guide certification, which vary by province, so check your provincial regulator or industry association
• Commercial general liability insurance and possibly extra cover for overnight and remote trips
• Client deposits and cancellation terms, since weather and fire or flood closures can disrupt trips
• If you hire assistant guides, check WCB or WSIB rules in your province
• Collecting GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on equipment, bookings, training and insurance. Overnight and remote trips may need extra insurance cover, so check this early. These figures are estimates.

Check commercial permits for backcountry areas and national or provincial parks, which can be limited and slow to get. Also check adventure tourism rules and guide certification with your provincial regulator or industry association, and insurance for overnight and remote trips.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on trip prices, group sizes and how many trips you run. Estimates suggest at least about 15 hours a week. Weather, fire or flood closures can disrupt trips, so set clear deposit and cancellation terms.