Est. 2008 — bertgo.org

Canada's Wild
Belongs to Everyone

BERTGO is a national community of nature lovers, outdoor adventurers, and environmental stewards committed to exploring and protecting Canada's extraordinary wilderness — from the Rockies to the Maritime coast.

12K+
Active Members
38
Provinces Reached
200+
Expeditions / Year
Canadian mountain landscape with hikers Hiker on a trail

Who We Are

Rooted in the Canadian Wild

Registered Non-Profit Organization — Canada

Founded in 2008, BERTGO began as a small hiking club in Banff, Alberta. Today we are one of Canada's most respected nature organisations — uniting thousands of members across all provinces in a shared mission to explore, document, and defend our natural heritage.

Environmental Stewardship

We lead conservation projects that protect old-growth forests, wetlands, and alpine ecosystems across Canada.

Guided Wilderness Expeditions

Professionally led treks, climbs, and canoe journeys designed for all skill levels — safe, inspiring, unforgettable.

Community & Education

Youth programmes, nature workshops, and citizen science initiatives that build the next generation of conservation advocates.

Our Mission

Our Purpose

Vision & Mission

Everything we do is guided by a deep respect for the natural world and a responsibility to future generations of Canadians.

Vision

A Canada where every citizen lives in harmony with nature — where wild places are celebrated, protected, and accessible to all; where environmental responsibility is woven into the national identity.

Mission

To connect Canadians with their natural environment through guided expeditions, education, and advocacy — empowering communities to become active guardians of Canada's ecological future.

Our Values

The principles that guide every step we take in the field and in our communities:

Respect for All Living Things
Safety First, Always
Inclusivity & Accessibility
Scientific Integrity
Leave No Trace Ethics
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

What We Do

Explore Canada's Wildest Places

Hiking in Canadian mountains
Trekking

Mountain Hiking Expeditions

Canoeing on Canadian lake
Paddling

Wilderness Canoe Routes

Forest conservation work
Conservation

Forest Restoration Projects

Rock climbing
Climbing

Rock & Alpine Climbing

Wildlife photography
Photography

Wildlife Photography Tours

Nature education workshop
Education

Youth Nature Workshops

12,500+
Members Nationwide
217
Annual Expeditions
840K
Hectares Protected
16
Years of Service

Get in Touch

Connect with BERTGO

Whether you want to join an expedition, volunteer for conservation, or simply learn more about nature, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Information

Headquarters
1250 Nature Trail Blvd,
Vancouver, BC V6B 4T4
Canada
Phone
+1 (604) 555-0198
Toll-free: 1-800-BERTGO
Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Sat: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST

Send Us a Message

BERTGO Headquarters

1250 Nature Trail Blvd, Vancouver, BC — Canada

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