A graduate of University of Toronto's physical education program, Kirk Whipper recruited Bill to be his tripper for Kandalore. That leads to an introduction between himself and Bill Simons (Whipper's waterfront director at Kandalore). Together they created a dream that would go onto host the original canoe trip certification programs for the Ontario Recreational Canoe Association (ORCKA). As the original instructors their teachings have created the foundations of all high school standards.

For recreational trippers of all ages Northern Wilderness boasts a %100 rate of return. We acheive this by asking the ones who wouldn't listen to not return. We prefer our customers to paddle the canoes while they watch the less skilled walk.