Rocky shoreline at sunset with coniferous forest, calm waters, and golden-lit sky.

Canada Dream Tours is committed to protecting endangered wilderness areas

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For the conservation of the temperate rainforest

Together with Wilderness International, Canada Dream Tours is committed to the conservation of the temperate rainforest in western Canada. For every booking of a trip to Canada, the tour operator donates €30 towards the protection of wilderness areas on Porcher Island, British Columbia. The tour operator’s corporate forest not only protects old-growth forest but also the habitats of many animal and plant species, whilst helping to stabilise the climate.

Let’s continue on this path together and permanently preserve even more unique wilderness: you too can now help protect a part of the Canada Dream Tours rainforest.

Donations

have wilderness sponsors

m2 old-growth forest

protected for ever, thereby ensuring that

tonnes of CO2

remain permanently sequestered in the forest’s biomass

Canada Dream Tours embodies a genuine passion for Canada, characterised by boundless enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of the country. The breathtaking beauty of the country is the main driving force and daily inspiration for the tour operator’s team. From mountain railways to ferries: in their work, these Canada specialists focus above all on bespoke itineraries for every customer, unique travel routes and years of personal experience.

Impressions from the nature reserve on Porcher Island

The wilderness areas that Canada Dream Tours has been protecting in the temperate rainforest since 2021 are situated on Porcher Island on Canada’s west coast. They constitute the most species-rich ecosystem in the Northern Hemisphere. Their ancient giant trees provide a safe habitat for an incredible number of animal and plant species.
Upward view of tall forest trees with green foliage against blue sky, photographed from ground level.
A glimpse into the canopy of Canada’s temperate rainforest.
Orca with distinctive dorsal fin swimming in blue water near rocky, forested shoreline.
Orcas also feel at home in the protected coastal areas off the west coast of Canada.
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Rare coastal wolves roam the woods on Porcher Island.
Red sundew plant covered in dewdrops with delicate tentacles, surrounded by grass and blurred background.
In the silence of the forest bog, the rare sundew catches flies with its sticky tentacles.
A wet otter sits on rocky ground covered with lichens and seaweed in a tidal pool area.
A mink goes hunting on the beach. Among the seaweed and pebbles, it finds its favourite food: sea urchins.

Transparency

Why old-growth forest protection with WI?
It wasn’t just the shared enthusiasm for Canada that convinced Wilderness International to choose Canada Dream Tours – it was also the transparent and specific use of the donations: a €1 donation protects 1 m2 of old-growth forest – forever. Donors receive a certificate showing the geographical coordinates and an aerial photograph of the protected area, as well as a tax-deductible donation receipt.

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You too can help protect a section of Canada Dream Tours’ forest

Let’s continue on this path together and permanently preserve even more unique wilderness:

Your Wilderness Conservation Certificate

Immediately after making your donation, you will receive a personalised certificate detailing the piece of wilderness you have helped to protect.
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Wildlife conservation certificate for Träume Leben GmbH from Wilderness International and Canada Dream Tours protecting 4,000 m² of primary rainforest and sequestering 240,000 kg of CO2.

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About Wilderness International

The foundation, which has offices in Peru, Canada and Germany, acquires wilderness areas in a legally secure manner and protects them for the long term. These acquisitions are funded by donations, which ensure the long-term protection of the areas and enable environmental education projects and research into CO2 storage and biodiversity.
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CO2 calculator for travel

Whether you’re flying, taking a ferry or going on a road trip: with our specialised tool for different modes of transport and types of travel, you can easily calculate your trip’s carbon footprint for free.

And afterwards, you can offset those emissions directly by helping to protect precious rainforest – so that more sustainable tourism and nature conservation go hand in hand, both now and in the future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does Wilderness International do?

    Wilderness International purchases wilderness areas in a legally secure manner and protects them for generations to come. These purchases are funded by donations, which not only ensure the long-term protection of the areas but also enable environmental education projects and research into CO2 sequestration and biodiversity. Donors receive a personalised certificate showing the exact geographical coordinates of the protected forest area, so that the protection can be directly traced. We are currently active in the temperate rainforest of western Canada and the Amazon rainforest of Peru, where we are protecting ancient primary rainforests.

  • Why is it important to protect the rainforest?

    It is important to protect the rainforest because this is the only way we can halt species extinction and climate change. They are home to the greatest biodiversity in the world and store huge amounts of CO2. It is also important to protect rainforests because they are the basis of our existence: they provide us with clean air, clean water and a stable rainfall pattern. They also help to cool the surrounding environment. 

  • How can we ensure that the protected area is preserved for all time?

    In Canada, we are aided by the high level of legal certainty and the legal framework, as well as the penalties – which even prohibit trespass – and the cultural and historical significance of property.

    In Peru, we have also launched a forest ranger programme in collaboration with local people. We have put several measures in place to ensure long-term protection. Generally speaking, we visit the areas on regular expeditions to check that everything is in order. We also work with local partners who inform us if necessary. The donations per square metre also already include the costs of property tax.

    The legal form of the foundation, unlike any other, enables it to fulfil a (charitable) purpose permanently and independently of external interests, thereby achieving the desired long-term effects. It is thus the most long-term organisational structure currently known. Not even states, companies or national parks are designed to last that long. This makes the foundation the only organisation oriented towards the lifespan of the ecosystems we protect.