About

Our Story

The history of Windigo dates back to 1560! That year, an explorer commissioned by the English crown named Martin Frobisher led an expedition to explore the seas north of Canada. He paved the way for navigation in the Northwest Passage and gave his name to one of the most important bays in the American Arctic. Passionate about adventure and inspired by his ancestor, Charles Frobisher founded Windigo, an adventure travel agency in North America, more than four centuries later.

Since 1996, our team of enthusiasts has been introducing travelers from around the world to their North America. A country of wide open spaces, high mountains, dense forests, and endless deserts. A country best explored on foot, a country best experienced from the inside, as an actor rather than a spectator.

For over 20 years, we’ve been traveling the continent to discover new backroads to explore with you. Our professional guides share their love of nature with small groups of budding adventurers and seasoned explorers.

Who We Are

Outdoor professionals for over 20 years, we use our passions and expertise to create trips that reflect who we are.

Craftsmen

We provide as many services as possible ourselves in order to control their quality and we analyze every detail likely to affect your stay so that all you have to do is enjoy it.

Innovators

Inspired by the magnificent nature of North America, our curiosity guides our explorations in search of new paths and a better way to travel.

Intrepid

We are always willing to work hard and leap into the deep end to exceed our guests’ expectations. We never give up when it comes to finding solutions.

Collaborative

Above all, we are a team and we are there for each other. It is with this same spirit that we design the support we offer to travelers.

Happy

Working in a relaxed environment makes you more productive, less stressed, and happier. Enjoyment plays a major role in everything we do.

Natural

We believe it is possible to offer minimal impact travel that puts nature and the environment at the heart of our concerns.

Our Principles

The Reign of Nature: Being active in nature is good for the body and mind, improving mood and increasing energy levels. The natural environment offers all the ingredients necessary for a successful trip; you just need to know how to combine them.

Discovery without the miles: Aligned with the philosophy of Slow Travel and respecting the environment, we limit our travel and set up our base camps in less frequented regions in order to offer our travelers privileged access to wild nature.

Promoting the local economy: Favoring unique accommodations over hotel chains, employing local guides, preparing meals using local products, suggesting local purchases, etc. We want to encourage the local economy and give back to the places we visit.

Giving meaning: We believe that a journey has more value when it makes a difference.

Why Choose Windigo?

For our
knowledge

  • Over 30 years of experience in organizing tailor-made trips
  • Our dedicated staff organize over 500 trips per year
  • Our local experts know their playground inside out

For the strength
of the group

  • We develop partnerships with agencies around the world to offer the best experience at the best price
  • Our offices are located across North America

For the beauty
of nature

  • Nature is at the heart of our travels
  • Experience the beauty of places through meaningful experiences
  • We protect nature to appreciate it sustainably