50th Anniversary Party

Foresters Falls, Ontario

Join us for a landmark celebration as Wilderness Tours proudly marks its 50th anniversary! This unforgettable event kicks off at 3 pm on Thursday, June 26, 2025, and the excitement continues all weekend long, through Saturday, June 28, 2025!

Come experience thrilling outdoor activities, live music, delicious local food, exciting giveaways, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are new to the Wilderness Tours experience, this celebration is for everyone.

It’s not just an anniversary — it’s a thank you to all of our loyal guests and a tribute to the incredible journey we’ve shared together. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime event—mark your calendars and come be a part of Wilderness Tours’ extraordinary milestone. Let’s make history together!

50th Anniversary Itinerary

3 Days of celebrations begins Thursday, June 26th 3 pm.  The full itinerary for the weekend is as follows.

Thursday, June 26th, 2025: MAIN CEREMONY
3:00 pm: 50th Anniversary Ceremony @ Rafters (At our new location: 1260 Grants Settlement Rd)

Welcome by MC Hugh MacKenzie, Wilderness Tours’ first GM 1980-1990

Wilderness Tours is fortunate to have 4 terrific Operations Managers who will present their “generation”

1975 – 1980 Joe Kowalski
1980 – 1990 Rick Troutman
1990 – 1995 Garry Hierlihy
1995 – 2003 Chris Melmoth
2003 – Present Charles Tong

6:00 pm:  Dinner/Theater at “new” Rafters – The Ottawa River has always been a “working river” for the Algonquins, Voyageurs, Cour de Bois, Lumberjacks, and most recently, river guides and kayak instructors. We are pleased to have local legend Gail Gavan and her troupe showcase the Ottawa River in music, story, and dance. Even dinner will be themed with lumberjack fare from centuries gone by. Get in the spirit wearing valley plaid and river guide garb. It will be a terrific evening ending with the Valley Shantyman Chris Hum. Don your dancing shoes or river sandals
9:00 pm: Chris Hum
 
Friday, June 27th, 2025
6:00 pm: Dinner at Rafters Restaurant
6:00 pm: Staff video screenings Amphitheatre.
7:00 pm:  Chris Hum
 
Saturday, June 27th, 2025

6:00 pm: Chris Hum
9:00 pm:  Turbokrankur

 

 

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