LeTerrain
Terms & conditions
Please get familiar with our terms and our wilderness guide. They are here to keep you safe and to keep the land clean and pristine.
Respect
LeTerrain offers a unique and private wilderness experience. Maintaining this delicate ecosystem requires respect for the land by those who visit.
Leave no trace
- Plan and prepare.
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
- Dispose of waste properly.
- Leave what you find.
- Minimize campfire impacts.
- Respect wildlife.
- Be considerate of others.
Use your common sense. More information can be found at Leave No Trace Canada.
Enter at your own risk
- Guests shall review and sign the liability waiver prior to visiting LeTerrain. Bring the signed liability waiver and a copy of your driver's license when you come to LeTerrain.
- You understand that there are a variety and range of risks associated with outdoor wilderness experiences and wish to explore LeTerrain. You understand that if you are lost and there are costs associated with a search and rescue mission to locate you and your party, you will be solely responsible for those costs and for reimbursing LeTerrain for any expenses related to locating you or your party.
Dogs
- Keep your dog on a leash. We love dogs exploring the bush, only if they are well trained and keep other people, dogs and wildlife in mind.
- Collect dog poo, if possible not in plastic but in compostable bags that you can bring home and dispose of plastic free in your waste.
- Check your dog for ticks before coming to LeTerrain. LeTerrain is almost a tick-free zone and we want to keep it that way.
Children
- Children do not need their own membership but must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
Arrival and departure
- Arrival
- After 9AM
- Departure
- Before 1PM
Protecting visitors
Below are a few ways to keep safe while visiting LeTerrain.
- Follow the arrival and departure check-in protocol.
- Remember, you are entering a wilderness forest with animal activity. Be mindful of food and waste disposal, as well as markings and signs of animal activity.
- Familiarize yourself with tips on respecting wildlife and general safety. The resources are listed at the end of this page.
- Be prepared for emergencies, whether medical, wildlife or weather related.
- Have the required equipment, knowledge, skills and physical fitness to safely travel in LeTerrain.
- Carry water, a map, adequate and appropriate clothing and footwear, a first aid kit, and a flashlight.
- Be careful near cliff edges.
- Remain in one place if you become lost or separated from your group.
- Do not rely on your cell phone. Cell coverage may be limited or absent.
- Consider the public safety information and advice provided by Parks Canada.
- Seek out additional advice from Ranger Steve if you are uncertain about what you may encounter.
- Tell someone at home your plans: when you are leaving, where you are going, and when you expect to return. Be sure to give them our contact details.
Give yourself enough time to be off the trails and back at your car or cabin before dusk.
During the winter months, do not start out on any trail after 3:00 p.m.
Respecting wildlife and safety resources
Questions about any of the above go to info [at] leterrain [dot] land, or to Ranger Steve on 514-827-6122.