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ECOTOURISM & WILD FOODS

WILD FOOD

ECOTOUR

PRIVATE EVENT

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Are you seeking a guide with a total mastery of the natural environment? You have come to the right place. Benefit from over 40 years of expertise in exploring edible wild plants. Whether you wish to deepen your knowledge of seaweed, mushrooms, lichens, or coastal spices, reach out to us. It is with passion that we share our craft. We organize nature excursions for groups of 1 to 20 people, with sliding rates based on group size. Our exciting tours are held year-round.

Would you like to organize a nature immersion for your friends, family, an association, or your company? Our expeditions adapt to all environments, whether it is a wilderness getaway or an animation on a specific site. With solid expertise and effective educational tools, we have been supporting various partners in realizing their projects for many years.
During these outings, we emphasize wild flora recognition and a global understanding of ecosystems. Our approach is fully customizable to your specific goals. Whether it is sensory awakening, forest leadership development, or a quest for deep disconnection for you and your staff, we design bespoke events that meet your yearning for a return to nature.

Are you planning to host a customized event at home, outdoors, or at a specific location? Our experts regularly design immersive workshops, such as discovering the Nova Scotia ecosystem, including specimen identification through educational materials and concrete samples. Would you also like to offer a culinary experience to your guests during a buffet or cocktail reception? This is entirely possible thanks to our close collaboration with renowned local chefs who will elevate your reception with an authentic and refined approach.

Why choose us

Expertise

With 40 years of wild immersion at the heart of the living world, our work is based on continuous observation and analysis. Beyond identification, we explore culinary art, sensory awakening, and the harmony of ecosystems. We study how the interdependence of elements shapes a territory, while analyzing human impact, pollution, and the resilience and evolutionary capacities of natural species.

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Nature - Terroir

Our commitment is rooted in environmental preservation and an intimate understanding of ecosystems. We encourage concrete actions to protect biodiversity, ensuring a healthy legacy for future generations. In this spirit, we have created a wild garden open to the public around our home, where we carefully cultivate a great diversity of native plants that bear witness to the richness of our local flora.

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Recognition

Our expertise has been praised by numerous media outlets, newspapers, and television channels, which have highlighted the quality of our projects. In 2026, we also had the pride of obtaining the prestigious title of "Business Favorite Laureate 2026" for the seriousness of our work and our actions toward the environment.

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A few links to get to know us better
- It’s fiddlehead season and they’re in danger of being over-picked – The Coast
- Nature, terroir and pandemic with Fred Dardenne: an entrepreneur serving local consumption – Canada Info
- Trans Canada Trail | Discovering Wild Foods on The Great Trail: Foraging Tips for Fall
- Foraging Workshop w/ Frédéric Dardenne – Devour! The Food Film Fest
- Meet the forager who brings wild food to 60 Halifax restaurants – CBC News
- Watch FROM THE WILD - S4 online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo
- Fine grocery, fresh products, chef menus: welcome to Fred Dardenne – Canada Info
- Where the wild things are: A guide to foraging for wild food – PNI Atlantic News
- Nature's Cool – Fibe TV1
- Les quatre coins de l'assiette returns for a second season on ICI TÉLÉ – Press Center
- De par chez nous – ICI TOU.TV
- From rose hips to sea lettuce, wild foods are making it into Nova Scotian kitchens – NEW LYNX MEDIA
- The Chronicle Herald, Friday October 6
- The Chronicle Herald, Monday November 16, 2015
- Halifax travel guide – Vogue
- Canada’s Best – Fall
- Halifax’s sleek Queen’s Marque development woos visitors

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