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It’s no secret that outdoor adventure games can have a positive impact on mental health. But did you know that adventure games specifically can have some great mental health benefits for your wellbeing? Here are four ways that adventure games can improve your mental health: 1.Reduce stress and anxiety levels. Adventure games require the team […]

Cheltenham Brickworks has a long and storied history, dating back to the early 1800s. The brickworks was once a thriving factory, producing bricks for some of Ontario’s most iconic buildings. But now, the brickworks is abandoned and derelict, and it’s said to be haunted by the ghosts of its former workers. Visitors to the brickworks […]

The Screaming Tunnel is one of Canada’s most famous haunted locations. If you’re looking for a truly spine-tingling experience, there’s no better place. This dark and dank passage under the railroad tracks is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl. Her screams can still be heard echoing through the tunnel, and […]

Why do we like to be scared? And why does fear work so well?  Many researchers have studied the psychology of fear, and there is still much to learn. We love to fear things. ENTER ANOTHER WORLD Some researchers suggest we seek out scary situations to gain experiences outside of our normal lives. A Ghost […]

If you’re looking for outdoor adventure experiences that are different from the rest, look no further than ours. Here’s six reasons why we are different:   #1 Challenges designed around creative input not puzzle solving There is a growing trend of challenges that are designed around taking creative input, rather than puzzle solving. This is […]

When COVID-19 forced him to temporarily shut down his stunt-driving business in 2020, Hans Wolter found himself at loose ends. He’d been teaching drivers how to drift, execute J-turns and reverse-180s for more than ten years and needed something new. The pandemic put the stunt-driving school on ice, so Hans Wolter and creative director Phillip […]

Watson’s Mill is a historic gristmill in the village of Manotick, Ontario. The mill was built in 1860 by Mossom Boyd and his son George. It was the first in the village and played an important role in the early development of the community. It was powered by the Rideau River and operated until the […]

Around 200 years ago there was a rebellion in Ontario to reform Upper Canada. It started with a Scotsman, Robert Gourlay who came to Canada and saw a need for big changes. He began organizing supporters who could create change in their community. How can we improve the province? How can land be distributed fairly? […]

Adventures are good for you! Here are six great adventure benefits.

If you’re not sure whether an adventure drive is for you, here’s a quick overview of who goes on an adventure to have the time of their lives. Family adventurers Our number one group on an adventure drive are families. What makes an adventure drive different is our missions that are designed for all group […]