Basic Bushcraft Workshop, Niagara

Learn the rules of survival and making fire!

This wilderness bushcraft workshop is designed to teach some basic skills in bush survival. With some knowledge plus a little confidence you can survive almost anywhere!

This two-hour, hands-on workshop includes the basics of: 

• Rule of 3's for survival - air, water, food
• Knife safety, use, and theory
• Batoning (spitting wood with a knife) and creating shavings
• Ferrod rod use
• Understanding natural tinder

Throughout the class you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you learn.

When:   Available year-round every second Sunday

Duration:    2-hours

Need to know:

• No previous experience is required. 
• This course deals with axes, knives, and abstract learning concepts. This course is not suitable for children under 12 years old.
• The course does not include Bow Drill instruction or shelter building.
• The course only operates when the temperature is +35C to -10C If the temperature is outside this range, it may need to be rescheduled.
• Please wear multiple layers in cold weather. 

If you are looking for fun things to do in Niagara Falls or a unique experience gift for the Survivor fan in your life, this Basic Bushcraft Workshop is the way to go!

This experience takes place at Fonthill, a short drive form Niagara Falls and St. Catharines, Ontario. VIEW MAP

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