Spirit of Exploration Trips
Our Spirit of Exploration Trips are taking place this season, offering youth experiencing vulnerability the chance to reconnect with themselves, the outdoors, and their local communities through overnight camping trips, hiking, kayaking, and more.
Jordan sat across from Tristan and said nothing. Again. This had been the routine for at least the last six sessions.
Jordan joined Take a Hike (TAH) in Grade 10. Before, they had been to four different schools and lived in three different homes in a short space of time. They’d come across a lot of different adults and not a lot of consistency – many new places, lots of new faces. When they first started at TAH, Jordan was guarded, both with their peers as well as with the adults in the classroom. Read more on Jordan’s story here… Opens in new tab
Take a Hike Turns 25
This year marks 25 years of Take a Hike. That means we’ve been supporting youth with our one-of-a-kind program for a quarter of a century!
It’s a huge milestone for us, one that honors our past, the youth we serve, and our community of dedicated supporters. It’s a milestone we couldn’t have reached without the generosity of our supporters, who we share this celebration with. This commitment was recently recognized by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade at the 2025 Business Distinction Awards, where the organization was named Non-Profit of the Year.
How We Help
25
years of empowering youth
14
programs across Canada
2,000+
lives transformed
Our Stories
Land-based learning in Merritt stimulates mental health
Take a Hike is a full-time education program in Merritt that offers an alternative learning experience for students who struggle with mental health and
Nex’s Story
The bullying started in Grade 8 when Nex was in middle school. At first, he tried to ignore the small comments but by Grade 10, the verbal attacks escalated to
Take A Hike On A Tall Ship
During our spring sailing season this year, a significant challenge turned into a beautiful opportunity to grow a bursary partnership with a local organization: