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We encourage new approaches to support mental health - based on our real-life experiences. Sometimes it takes more than medication and therapy, sometimes it takes grabbing ahold of life and Paddling Forward 

Paddle Forward

Explore Outside, Heal Inside

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How Would You Like to Begin? 

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Explore Outside

Guided nature experiences, outdoor healing, and real-world adventure.

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Heal Inside

Mental health conversations, honest storytelling, and resources.

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The Paddle Forward Story

Why this journey began - - and where it's going.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Because no one should feel alone in the storm.

Paddle Forward began in a time of uncertainty, when the waters felt rough and the silence felt away.

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Nature became a space to find clarity and breathe again. A safe space.

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Now, we're here to help others discover that sense of calm and connection.

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Guided Nature Walks, E-Bike Rides, Paddle Sessions

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Embark on a peaceful healing journey

through nature. Reconnect, talk, heal

and discover new horizons on the water or in the woods. Get help on your own adventure.

FROM THE WATER

Listen. Watch. Read. Follow the Journey.
 

Stories from the water, real conversations, and honest reflections.

Podcasts
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Finding Calm on the Water

Discussing real life trauma and the healing power of nature.

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Videos
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Reflecting on Life

Talking about mental health, trauma, exploring outside, and healing inside

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Forthright Thoughts

Real experiences, shared, with real ways to move forward.

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READY WHEN YOU ARE

The water is still here.

Whether you want to explore outside, heal inside, or simply listen, learn, or contribute, there's space for you here.

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The Paddle Forward Base Camp is in
the Vancouver/Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, Canada
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If you choose to contact us through this website, we may collect basic personal information such as your name, email address, and any details you choose to share.  This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared, sold, or distributed to third parties.

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Paddle Forward is not a medical or therapeutic service.  Any information shared through this site is treated with care, but should not include sensitive medical or emergency information.  If you have any questions about how your information is handled, please feel free to reach out through the email contact link above.

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