Voyageur Wilderness Programme

VWP was founded on Voyageur Island, Nym Lake, Ontario, Canada, in 1960 by lecturer, educator and wilderness preservationist Charlie Ericksen and Jean Goff Marantette. In 1986, dearest friends of the late founders, Guy Savoie and family officially undertook VWP's operation and direction. Inspired by the Savoie family's proud French-Canadian Voyageur... and Aboriginal Metis heritage, the Programme was further developed to highlight the culture and history of the Voyageurs as the first eco-traveler in Canada's Heritage Canoe Water Routes Area of Northwest Ontario, Canada. With the foundation of 3 generations, Voyageur Wilderness Programme is still family owned and operated - celebrating 55 years in 2015. Today, the next two generations of outdoor eco-adventure enthusiasts and wilderness advocates continue under the direction of Michelle Savoie, accompanied by husband Dale (biologist), son Joseph (wildlife biologist), daughter Madeleine (remote paramedic) and infamous lab Cayenne. VWP continues to be at the forefront of ecological practices while assisting in the promotion and maintenance of Quetico Park and wilderness areas. The mission continues to be ecological/ environmental education through wilderness experience. The concept is to give people an appreciation and understanding of wilderness which influences their connection to their communities and the world.Read More