We create virtual, self-guided adventures featuring activities like walking, hiking, running, biking, kayaking, eating, and drinking for explorers in Canada and around the world.
Vision:
To be Canada’s leading creator of health-focused events and challenges, dedicated to fostering community engagement, supporting non-profits, and enriching the lives of Canadians through the spirit of exploration.
Mission:
Our mission is to provide a diverse range of virtual and self-led adventures in Canada, including activities like walking, hiking, running, biking, kayaking, eating, and drinking. We aim to encourage exploration, improve physical and mental well-being, foster community engagement, support local businesses and non-profits, enhance local tourism, and enrich the lives of Canadians and global adventurers. This includes specialized events for corporate team building, city programs, and non-profit fundraising initiatives.
Let’s Collaborate:
The Explorer Series is dedicated to bringing unique and engaging experiences to communities across Canada and around the world. If you wish to learn more or explore potential collaborations, please reach out. If you have questions, want to become a Trail Ambassador or Intern, or if you want to bring a custom Challenge to your area, please contact us.
Partnerships & Sponsors
The Explorer Series, created and managed by Stir Marketing and its team of digital marketers along with volunteer Trail Ambassadors, collaborates with local businesses and non-profits. It has raised thousands of dollars for organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross, SPCA, and the Chilliwack Park Society. Additionally, the Series has partnered with business sponsors including Star 98FM, Orange Theory Fitness, Bosley’s by Pet Valu, Running Room, Garrison Running Co., Kintec, and dozens of coffee shops across southwestern B.C.
If you’re interested in discussing how to promote your local business or nonprofit through an upcoming event learn more about sponsorship.
Our History
In 2000, a few friends in Chilliwack, B.C. established a hiking club known as Hike Chilliwack, guiding hundreds of people on hikes in the area for more than six years. The club eventually transformed into a Facebook community with over 20,000 members.
During the Covid pandemic in 2020, this initiative took a new turn, becoming a virtual outdoor events company named Chill & Thrill. It was later rebranded as The Explorer Series in 2023. Known for its 10 Trail Challenge events, the Explorer Series has seen substantial growth, expanding from 160 participants in 2021 to thousands across six events in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley by 2023.
