FAQ Page

General FAQ's

Where's the Classroom?

#202 7205 Roper Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada [N 53° 29' 35.6" W 113° 26' 20.0", NAD83 or 12U UE 3821129909, NAD83] Click Here to Find us on Google™ Maps.

How do I Pay?

You can pay for your Courses at the Door with either MasterCard, Cheque or Cash (Sorry No VISA or Debit) or Mail in a Cheque or Money Order. Some Courses do require a deposit.

What does Vera Doctrina Avium mean?

A Real Outdoor Education or more correctly a “A True or Proper Education in the Wilderness with Direction.” For those few Latin scholars here is the rough translation. Vera (Adj, f): true, proper, real., Doctrina (N, f): education, learning. Avium (N, n): pathless region, wilderness, untrodden, solitary, leading from the right (as opposed to invius; which is pathless or without direction). Latin is a complex language and this translation is certainly very close. It is far better than those given out by any of the online services. Thanks Mur.

Policy FAQ's

What's the Age Limit on the Courses?

The Boreal Wilderness Institute offers Adult Outdoor Education. Minimum Age is 16, Parental consent is required for 16 & 17 year olds. All field course require the attendance and participation of a Parent or Legal Guardian unless 18 years or older. On some courses mature 14 & 15 years old may attend if accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian. Please contact our office for more information.

Do I require a Waiver and Medical Form on all Courses?

No. You are required to fill in and sign a Waiver and Medical Form only if you attend a field session or course. The Waiver must also be signed by a witness over the age of 18. Anyone below the age of 18 must have their Waiver signed by their Parent or Legal Guardian.

Equipment FAQ's

What Equipment is Required to attend your Survival Courses?

No equipment is required for the Wilderness Survival Core Seminar. Each of the other survival courses is slightly different. Equipment lists are available for each course: Wilderness Survival Winter Field Session, Wilderness Survival Summer Field Session, Winter Survival Winter Field Trek, and the Wilderness Survival Summer Field Trek.

What Equipment is Required to attend your Navigation Courses?

No equipment is required for the Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar except to dress for the weather as some of the course is conducted outside. If you own a GPS bring it along. Each of the other navigation courses is slightly different. Equipment lists are available for each course: Wilderness Navigation Field Session, Wilderness Navigation Mountain Session, and the Complete Wilderness Navigation Course.