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Top 5 reasons a Girl Guide trip is the ULTIMATE

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Kenya. Paris. The Amazon. The Yukon. These are just some of the destinations you can explore when you go on a Girl Guides Nationally-Sponsored Trip. Wondering why you should apply? The reasons are endless – but we’re breaking it down … Continue reading →

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How my Girl Guide trip to Ecuador changed me

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Wondering what it’s like to go on a Girl Guide trip? It’s E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. Gabriella shares her recent experience in the Andes. Just in time for our Nationally-Sponsored Trip applications – closing October 9, 2019. I got back from my Girl … Continue reading →

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5 reasons why a Girl Guide trip should be on your bucket list

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Empowering. Challenging. Inspiring. And just plain awesome. Travelling with Girl Guides has it all. Whether it’s exploring the hidden corners of London where Guiding began, seeing the out-of-this-world vistas of Newfoundland and Labrador, or high-fiving your fellow Girl Guides as … Continue reading →

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How a Girl Guide trip helped me find my #globalgirlsquad

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Travelling as a teenager to another country can definitely be a little bit scary – but also super exciting and amazing at the same time. This summer, I was part of a Girl Guide trip to Ireland and it’s no … Continue reading →

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Lost and found in translation

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

I recently went on a two-week long B.C. Girl Guide trip to Peru. We toured over a dozen towns in Southern Peru as well coastal cities such as Lima and Paracas. We hiked Machu Picchu, explored the floating islands on … Continue reading →

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My Guiding Journey

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

When I think of my journey through Guiding, I can’t help but reflect upon the inspirational leaders who have played such a major role in my life. These amazing women are always there for me in both the highs and … Continue reading →

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My camp blanket tells a thousand stories

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Not all stories are told in books, not all memories are seen in pictures – some come in the form of a thousand little embroidered pieces of felt. My camp blankets tell more than my Guiding story. They weave together … Continue reading →

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Ready for some adventure?

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

The applications and fact sheets for the Girl Guides of Canada 2015 travel opportunities are now online, and if you are eligible I hope you apply!  I recently returned from the Newfoundland and Labrador Adventure 2014, my daughter has travelled … Continue reading →

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Lifelong Guiding Friendships

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

My neighbour and best friend Ally got me involved me in Girl Guides.  I was shy and would not do anything without Ally that involved Guides. We advanced up to Pathfinders together then she decided that she did not want … Continue reading →

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Polar bears, beluga whales and Girl Guides

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Girl Guides of Canada  sponsors a variety of domestic and international travel opportunities for girls and adults. Our travel program offers amazing experiences for members to explore their sense of adventure, develop new friendships and discover something new about themselves. Our trips … Continue reading →

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Kenza’s Goal: to go to Our Chalet

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

This post originally appeared on Guides Quebéc’s blog in French. We have translated it and included the French original copy below. ————————————————————- Once upon a time… This is the story of Huguette Deschenes and her daughter Kenza Deschenes-Kherchi.  Kenza is … Continue reading →

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The “Outsider” Girl Guider

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Update: This post was voted a 2012/2013 GirlGuidesCANblog Big Deal Seal winner in the Girls’ Guides category! Bravo blogger Megan! —————————— At a time when a girl can choose Scouts or Girl Guides, is there really much difference? Or can … Continue reading →

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