Back online by March 2027
Great Ape Empire is a Canadian Forces veteran-owned survival school and outdoor store in Wiarton, Ontario. We teach hands-on survival and bushcraft, and we sell and rent the gear we trust in the field.
The website is down for repairs. The Empire isn’t: the store, courses and custom training are still running.
Train. Gear up. Get outside.
Here’s what’s open while we build, and how to reach us.
Camping, bushcraft and survival gear, branded kits and apparel. The online shop is offline during the rebuild, so drop in, call or email.
| Monday–Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
|---|---|
| Friday & Saturday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–4 pm |
Hands-on survival and bushcraft courses led by veteran instructors, plus custom programs for military units, schools, first responders and groups.
Canoes and kayaks rent out of our Wiarton store in season. Ask about gear rentals for courses and trips, too.
Questions about gear, courses, rentals or group training? Call or email and a real ape will get back to you.