Expeditions

June 27 - July 8, 2026

Fourteen military and civilian participants embarked on a 12-day journey to Mount Waddington, British Columbia’s highest peak, once dubbed Mystery Mountain. Towering at 4,019 m (13,186 ft), this remote and rugged peak rises dramatically from sea level within just 32 kilometres, surrounded by deep gorges, massive icefields and awe-inspiring Himalayan-like terrain. It presents some of the most demanding and breathtaking expedition mountaineering in North America.

After arriving safely and establishing their first camp, the team adapted to a change in plans when weather conditions made the original route unsafe. With safety as the priority, they set their sights on Mount Munday, Mount Jeffrey, and Deception Peak. The expedition team met the challenge with resilience, optimism, and the understanding that growth comes from adapting together.

August 26 – September 7, 2025

True Patriot Love’s 2025 all-women’s expedition brought together 22 business leaders and military members to paddle 240km on the internationally renowned Nahanni River. The expedition team had an epic 10-day adventure – paddling, portaging, and navigating one of Canada’s most remote and awe-inspiring rivers.  

Flowing through the Northwest Territories, the Nahanni has created deep river canyons that cut through mountain ranges and spectacular granite peaks. Its course is punctuated with whirlpools, rapids, and huge waterfalls. In recognition of its breathtaking features and terrain, Nahanni National Park Reserve was among the first World Heritage Sites declared by the United Nations.  

September 6 – 14, 2024

In September 2024, the expedition team of 10 participants tackled the rugged back country of the Long Range Traverse in Gros Morne National Park.  

The Where They Once Stood, We Stand expedition took place during a historic time in Newfoundland and Labrador – marking the 75^th anniversary of Newfoundland joining the Confederation, and the repatriation of an unknown Newfoundland soldier who died in the battlefields of northern France in the First World War. The expedition was proudly co-chaired by proud Newfoundlanders General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier, Dwight Ball, and Greg Roberts.  

The expedition began with a special welcome dinner hosted in partnership with Memorial University to learn more about their journey ahead and wish them well. The team then flew to Deer Lake, ferried across to Western Brook Pond, where the adventure really began. The expedition team successfully completed the 35km trek and were welcomed back to St. John’s for a final team celebration dinner.

Helena, Montana – September 29 – October 5, 2023
Cassino, Italy – June 1 – 5, 2024

The True Patriot Love Expedition: A Tribute to the Devil’s Brigade followed along the path carved by the First Special Service Force (FSSF) – from their intense training in Helena, Montana to Italy and their battle on Monte la Difensa where they spearheaded the Italian Campaign.  

In September 2023, 15 business and community leaders and military members arrived in Helena, Montana to retrace the training of the FSSF. The expedition team trekked 74km from the MacDonald Pass to Stemple Pass, along the Continental divide trail. The team experienced stunning vistas and difficult weather – but came together as a team to tackle the challenge.  

In June of 2024, eight additional guests joined the expedition team in Cassino, Italy as they continued following the path carved by the FSSF. The group hiked Monte la Difensa and Mount Majo, learning about the relentless battles that took place during the Italian Campaign. The group also had the opportunity to visit the historic towns and cities, tour through the Abbey of Montecassino and ended with a special evening in Rome.

June 27, 2023 – July 2, 2023

The True Patriot Love Expedition: Barbeau Peak supported Canada’s military by attempting to summit Mount Barbeau. Located on Ellesmere Island in Quttinirpaaq National Park, Barbeau Peak is Canada’s most isolated peak, and at 8,583 feet (2,616m) the highest mountain in Nunavut, the Canadian Arctic, and all eastern North America.  

Our expedition team of 14 military members and community and business leaders traveled from Calgary, AB to Resolute Bay, NU, finally landing at Lake Hazen. As the expedition team made their way to the first camp, the encountered unforeseen bad weather and made the difficult decision to turn back to prioritize safety. However, their spirits remained high throughout the journey back to Lake Hazen. Even amidst the challenges, the resilient team managed to achieve something amazing – they successfully conquered an unmarked peak in the range, marking a remarkable first ascent.

Summer 2021  

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenging realities associated with it, True Patriot Love launched a new form of our classic expedition series bringing military servicemembers and frontline healthcare workers for a journey through the Canadian wilderness.  

Three separate expedition teams of 10 participants from across the country spent six days connecting and canoeing through the backcountry in Algonquin Park in July and August of 2021. Using nature as the backdrop, the expedition participants learned new skills, forged new friendships and grew their support network.

April 1 – 14, 2019

Our first-ever all women’s expedition was a great success! The True Patriot Love Women’s Expedition: Baffin Island 2019 Presented by Mackenzie Investments brought together a team of women from the military and female business and community leaders from across Canada. Together, they snowshoed across the Arctic Circle and traversed the Akshayuk Pass and had the rare opportunity to visit the northern section of the Owl River Valley.

Working as a team to complete this mission, participants faced physical, emotional and mental roadblocks throughout their journey. Each expeditioner had the opportunity to share stories and create meaningful relationships for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

April 1 - April 18, 2018

The True Patriot Love Scotiabank Expedition: Himalayas 2018 brought together currently serving members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces with business and community leaders to take on unique physical challenges together.

2018 marked the 65th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s iconic first ascent of Mount Everest. To mark the anniversary, Peter Hillary, Sir Edmund’s son and two-time Everest conqueror himself, guided a group of True Patriot Love expeditioners on a once-in-a-lifetime trek to Everest Base Camp. After reaching Everest Base Camp, some team members ascended the 20,000-ft. peak of Lobuche East, which sits next to Mount Everest in Nepal.

June 2017

In honour of Canada 150, True Patriot Love chose to celebrate the varied landscape of our great nation by exploring three remote locations. The True Patriot Love Scotiabank Expedition: Best of Canada series challenged military members and Canadian business leaders by taking on some of the most unique adventures from coast to coast to coast. Participants white-water rafted in central BC, canoed in the Northwest Territories and kayaked the shores of Newfoundland, with each expedition providing its own set of challenges.

In honour of Canada 150, True Patriot Love chose to celebrate the varied landscape of our great nation by exploring three remote locations. The True Patriot Love Scotiabank Expedition: Best of Canada series challenged military members and Canadian business leaders by taking on some of the most unique adventures from coast to coast to coast. Participants white-water rafted in central BC, canoed in the Northwest Territories and kayaked the shores of Newfoundland, with each expedition providing its own set of challenges.

January 2016

January 5, 2016, marked the beginning of the third True Patriot Love expedition where eight military members, 15 Canadian business leaders and five team specialists departed to summit Vinson Massif – the highest peak in Antarctica and one of the world’s seven summits – in support of Canadian military families.

April 2014

In 2014, the True Patriot Love expedition team skied 100 km to the Magnetic North Pole, concluding the largest ever expedition of its kind. The team of 24 corporate leaders and 12 military members worked together to conquer the physical and mental challenges posed by long days and nights in extreme weather.  

October 2012

In 2012, for our first ever Expedition, Reserve and retired Canadian Armed Forces personnel and Canadian business leaders trekked 20,305 ft. to conquer the high Island Peak in the Himalayas, a mere 10 kilometres away from Everest.