man maker: canOE CANADA
an epic Float Plane & canoe trip for dads to bring their sons into manhood
June 2-6, 2026
“Do I have what it takes?”
Most men ask this question their entire lives. Don't let your son be one of them. Give him what he needs most...
Your Intentional Presence and Attention
Understanding of Godly Manhood
Rites of Passage Experience
His Father’s Blessing
Dads & 12-15 Year old sons
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Quality Time
Bucket list experience for dads and their 12-15 year old sons
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Lifelong Memories
Float plane in, then canoe/portage out on a 5 day-4 night trip in the Canadian Northwoods
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What's Included
Registration covers float plane trip, canoes, paddles, safety equipment, all meals, wilderness guides, facilitators & instructional materials
Leave THE TRIP With
Hours of uninterrupted connection with your son
A deeper understanding of your powerful role as a dad
A son who knows how to bring life to those around him
A deeper relationship with your son
“Restoration Project has successfully cracked the code for any father who seeks to initiate his son into manhood. This experience blends enough challenge, thoughtfulness, adventure, and camaraderie and creates a perfect opportunity for dads to step up and bless their sons into manhood."
-Back Country Attendee
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Early Bird: $2,595
per father-son pair
Includes float plane transportation, canoes, backcountry guides, meals, facilitators, and materials
Deposits of $500 are accepted to reserve your space. Final payment is due 60 days before
the trip (April 3, 2026).Early bird rate is only valid through October 31st.
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Regular: $2,795
per father-son pair
Includes float plane transportation, canoes, backcountry guides, meals, facilitators, and materials
Deposits of $500 are accepted to reserve your space. Final payment is due 60 days before
the trip (April 3, 2026).Registration will reopen on Monday, January 5 at 7:00am MST.
FAQS
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Back Country creates the space for the application of genuine masculine initiation. It’s designed as an intensive experience for both father and son. God the Father used the wilderness as the context for this Son’s preparation for ministry, and we believe there is not better place to help your son discover who he is becoming as a man. The aim of the adventure is to have the boys head into the wilderness but return as initiated men.
Back Country is truly a wilderness experience that takes place in the in the Northwoods of Canada. We'll float plane into the remote lake system of Temagami where the fishing can be epic. We'll canoe and portage our way back to the outfitter over the course of several days, and enjoy the rugged beauty and serenity of the wilderness. This is completely primitive with no facilities but the woods, however our wilderness guides provide delicious meals and outdoor skills-building so there is no need for prior backcountry experience.
If you have any desire whatsoever to initiate your son into Godly manhood, then use this trip to catalyze the process. It is a great kickoff, culmination or somewhere in the middle of your son’s rites of passage experience. Father will receive pre-departure material, guided conversation suggestions, and trail guides to prepare for the journey.
You will also receive a copy of The Man Maker Project: Boys are Born, Men are Made, so you are resourced and prepared to think intentionally about the Rites of Passage year for your sons. Prior to the expedition, a member of the Restoration Project team will connect with you in order to best support you in your process of initiating your son.
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We will meetup just north of North Bay, Ontario, Canada. (exact location will be announced later). From there we’ll put you on a float plane and drop you off at a remote camp. We'll canoe and portage through the wilderness to get back mid day on Saturday.
You are responsible for transportation to and from North Bay. Contact information will be shared between participants to enable carpooling if desired.
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There’s no need for prior canoeing experience. You will receive training in how to operate a canoe. That said, all participants must be able to carry a 40-50 pound back for portions of the trip.
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We provide all group gear, all meals, and back country guides, thus creating the space for any father-son pair to participate.
You are responsible for all your personal clothing and gear (including backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, etc). Tents will be provided.
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We’d love to chat more with you if you have any questions. Please email Michael at michael@restorationproject.net