Our Introduction to Orienteering workshop offers you the chance to get a good start on your orienteering adventures. It is offered on a weekday evening at the beginning of each spring or fall series, either in April or September. We will try to offer it in French upon request.

The 60 - 90 minute workshop will show you the basics of how to decipher a topographic map and put into context with the surrounding terrain. There will be a short explanation of the sport and then you will go on a hike with your instructor and the map to learn what all those symbols represent and how to interpret them as you move around. Dress in comfortable clothes for walking or running depending on the weather and hiking shoes or boots that can handle water or mud (although we try to avoid puddles).  Adults, youths, families are welcome.

Advanced registration is required - to ensure we have sufficient maps and instructors.

Times and registration links will be posted well before the workshops.

Questions? Please contact Ian@ottawaoc.ca.