Step into the ancient world of traditional archery in a stunning ocean-side setting.
This is more than just a bow and arrows lesson, it's an exploration of our human nature, mindfulness, and the wisdom of our ancestors. Begin with an introduction to shooting a traditional bow and arrow while the host, Lance Bishop, guides you through the focus and discipline needed to hone your aim. Learn how this ancient practice fosters clarity and calm, as well as how it provides the opportunity for a deeper connection to yourself and the natural world.
Once your technique is sharpened, the adventure shifts to an exhilarating mock hunt. You'll embark as a member of a hunting party on a quest to seek out an animal of the past—a symbolic echo of the animals once hunted by those who lived here.
Whether you're a seasoned archer or trying it for the first time, this experience promises education, excitement, calm, and abundant gratitude—all in one unforgettable interaction with a phenomenal corner of the natural world.
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Location:
Wild Mountain Farm, 8 Old Baxter’s Mill Road, Baxters Harbour NS, 100 meters past the entrance gate, near the sign that says “Park Here!”
2025 Dates:
May 2, 9, 23 & 30
June 20 & 27
July 25
Aug 8, 15 & 29
September 5 & 19
October 4, 11, 18 & 25
Time:
From May to September: 6 - 9pm
October: 9am - 12pm
Price:
$150 per person (age 10+)
Price subject to HST and booking fee*
Good to know:
Giving back to our community:
For each delivered Traditional Archery by the Sea experience, $20 will be donated directly to the Nova Scotia-based non-profit organization, Save Our Old Forests (SOOF). SOOF’s mission has two primary objectives, which align with those of the owners of Wild Mountain Adventures:
*an online booking platform called FareHarbor helps us manage our bookings.
Lance grew up on his family’s shoreside farm in Baxter's Harbour, NS. He was given a traditional bow by his older brother at the age of five. Almost five decades later he’s still honing his archery skills in the same beautiful place.
Lance and his partner Sarah operate Wild Mountain Adventures, a haven for outdoor pursuits designed to reconnect people with their ancestral ties to the Earth. These immersive, educational experiences in nature center on farm animals, horses, traditional archery, and horseback archery, offering a unique exploration of our place in the natural world—past and present.
Guided by a common vision, these activities encourage participants to reflect on their relationship with nature and their role within it. The ultimate mission is to cultivate a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, the natural world to the depth of inspiring regenerative life choices and practices where possible, that honour our interdependence with the Earth.
For Lance, the bow and arrow are more than recreational equipment or hunting tools—they're teachers, and their most important lessons are about life itself! Almost every aspect of Lance’s story and his view on the world has been shaped by archery. His greatest archery expression may be in his journey as an influential teacher and athlete in the ancient art and modern sport of horseback archery, in which Lance has become a top competitor in North America.
