Our Mission

"Our mission is to promote the prioritization of wellness while exploring nature for all persons, through safe and responsible recreation."

GirlGoneGood is proud to be partnered with #NatureForAll - "a global movement to inspire love of nature. (...) The growing knowledge base that links connecting with and caring for nature is an important part of #NatureForAll."

Our Ethos

We are guests in nature.
Let us care for and protect her, as nature’s health and our own are connected.

We are guests on indigenous lands.
Let us seek to understand, respect, and actively advocate.

We are guests of land/trail managers.
Let us abide by their guidelines and rules.

Our Charities

Through your purchases and donation, GirlGoneGood® is proud to support by donating over 80% of all sale profits. Our two selected charities are Boots on the Ground (24/7 peer-to-peer support for Ontario EMS) and Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust.

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Donations Raised Since 2020

Seasonal Hiking Considerations

Free PDF Printable listing all your considerations and insights to make the most of your hiking adventures each season. A helpful quick reference guide!

The Latest Blog Posts

Blog

Pine Brae cabins near Perth, On – Guest Experience

GirlGoneGood June 17, 2021

Hiking Guides

Gun Creek Trail in Lanark County Community Forest – Trail Report

GirlGoneGood June 3, 2021

Hiking Guides

Mac Johnson Wildlife Area: Trail Report

GirlGoneGood June 2, 2021

Hiking Guides

Shirley’s Bay (NCC Trail: Shoreline, 10, 12) in Ottawa – Trail Report

GirlGoneGood June 1, 2021

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News + Events + Promos

MEC x Salomon Trail Challenge 10-31 May 2021

Who's in? "To kick off this year's trail season we’ve partnered with Salomon to launch a Trail Challenge that will help get you outside enjoying the trails. It's important that we all help look after the trails and outdoor spaces we love. We have partnered with Leave No Trace Canada to help Trail Challengers learn more about how they can recreate responsibly. " - MEC. This is a FREE event and there are PRIZES to win!

CAMH Sunrise Challenge 31 May - 6 June

GirlGoneGood joined MadHatter Industries and The Bravo Kilo Project to support the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) for mental health awareness month. Taking the Sunrise Challenge is a fun and simple way to support CAMH and the work they are doing to find new solutions to the most complex issues in mental health. Participants in the Sunrise Challenge are asked to post a photo of their Sunrise Moment with #CAMHSunriseChallenge to social media every day of the challenge. You can join our team or doante to support!

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Little Hikers Club Adventure Kits

Little Hikers Club is officially launched and to celebrate, we're offering 100 LHC Adventure Kits! Jam packed with everything you need to treat your favourite parent + kiddo. Activity book, stickers, identification sheets, water bottle, hats, and more. It encourages all-the-fun outdoors and promote safe/responsible recreation! Plus over 80% of proceeds are donated to local conservation and mental health charities. It's a win win for our community.

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Fjallraven Ottawa

Fjallraven Ottawa is still open for business Tuesday though Saturday and we can be reached by Messenger or phone (613) 699-2255 or by email ottawaretail@fjallraven.us. They offer curbside pick up or free shipping for orders over $50!

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Local Pick Up Option for Orders!

Thanks to our good friends at Carlington Coffee House - you can now save on shipping by selecting 'local pick up' at check out. Orders are delivered to CHC (917 Merivale Rd, Ottawa) every Friday by 10am.

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Meet Victoria Walsh

Oh hey there, and welcome! I’m Victoria, the one man band behind these frequent forest wanderings, wellness musings, and resource creation. At the heart of it though, GirlGoneGood® is just my way of paying it forward and sharing tales.

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Environmental Engagement

GirlGoneGood® is proudly partnered with #NatureForAll, which is a global movement to inspire love of nature. Learn more here.”

In an effort to offset carbon emissions, GirlGoneGood® participates in Tree Canada’s Grow Clean Air program and donates monthly in support of tree planting.