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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us if you can't find an answer to your question here. We would be pleased to hear from you.
Where are you based?
​​Our business office is located on Wildgoose Lake, near Geraldton Ontario. Geraldton, just under 300 km northeast of Thunder Bay, and is the largest of several small communities that make up Greenstone, a rural municipality covering roughly 2,700 km² (1,050 miles²) in the heart of Ontario's vast northern forests.
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How do I get there?
Thunder Bay is the major regional travel hub, and several airlines offer daily flights to the city. Most of our adventures offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off in Thunder Bay. See our Terms and Conditions of Service for more information.
If you are not travelling by air and/or do not need pick-up in Thunder Bay, please get in touch and we will ensure you know where to meet us to start your adventure.
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How do I book an adventure with Boreal Dreams?
​​Booking is easy. Find your adventure on our Adventures page, click on the pay link to make your deposit (20%) and your place is reserved. We will invoice you for the remainder of your fees which are payable 30 days before you start your start date.In the meantime, we will send you everything else you need to get ready for your adventure with us!
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What is your Cancellation Policy?
Please see our Terms and Conditions of Service page to review our cancellation policy. We think our policy is fair to you and fair to us.
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What does "fully-guided" mean?
​Fully-guided means that you will accompanied for the duration of your adventure by a courteous and well-trained guide that is responsible for your enjoyment and safety.
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Do you provide food and equipment?
Unless otherwise indicated, our adventures include most meals and all necessary equipment, except your clothing and personal items. When you book with us, we will provide you with a detailed packing list to help you get ready for your adventure. Refer to our "adventures" page for an overview of what is included and not included for each adventure, and get in touch with us if you have any questions.
What level of fitness is required?
Boreal Dreams offers active, human powered adventures. This means that participants should have at least a moderate level of fitness to fully enjoy their time with us.
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Although all our adventures feature travel at a relaxed pace with frequent breaks, participants should expect to be in motion for as many as 5 or 6 hours a day in mixed, and sometimes challenging, terrain. Those joining us for multi-day hiking adventures should expect, depending on their size and weight, to carry a pack in the range of 10 to 13 kilograms (22 to 29 lbs).
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We appreciate assessments of fitness can be relative and subjective. If you have any doubts about your physical readiness, we recommend that you consult a medical professional.​
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Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
​While we do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions or dietary choices communicated in advance by our guests, we cannot certify or guarantee that our meals are gluten-free or completely free of specific allergens. There are just too many variables that we cannot control in a wilderness situation. If you are person living with celiac disease or a severe allergy please be aware of this limitation when you consider booking an adventure with us. Your safety and well-being is paramount.
What kind of weather might I expect?
​The climate of our region is typically continental with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Average mid-summer (July-August) highs usually hover around the low to mid 20s Celsius with a few hotter days. Generally, there is less summer humidity than more southern parts of the Ontario. Mid-winter (January/February) normally range from -10 C in daytime to below -20 C at night. Precipitation is usually in the form of snow from mid/late November to the end of March, with average seasonal snowfall of around 200 cm.
Please be aware that these figures are only a rough guideline as both temperature and precipitation can vary widely both seasonally and from year-to year. We are well equipped to run our adventures in challenging weather, but severe conditions may force us to adapt or change our itinerary to ensure your safety.​
Will we encounter wildlife?
​Our adventures feature travel in wilderness settings abundant in wildlife such as bear, moose, lynx, wolf, fox, otter, hare, eagle, and marten Other animals such as caribou and wolverine are less common, but present in the territory. While you may not always be lucky enough to see one of these reclusive and beautiful creatures, we will always see evidence of their presence in the form of tracks, scat, and other signs.