About Us

No one ever tells epic stories about sitting around on the couch.

Time for a new chapter in YOUR life?

Come outside with us. Stories are bigger out here.

THE STORY BEHIND WATERSTONE

Water and Stone are elemental, found everywhere in the wilderness, and are each essential in their own way.

The shape of stone can direct the flow of water…but running water will also re-shape the stone. Hard edges are removed, and more graceful, flowing lines are formed…..

DISCOVERING YOUR STORY

The instruction and experiences we offer help you enhance and deepen your story.

Edges are smoothed, streamlined, softened. At the same time, soil and damage are washed away, polishing and highlighting the undiscovered layers and colors that were hidden in the stone…..

LET US HELP YOU WRITE YOUR STORY

Come explore the water, the stone, the forests, fields, and skies of Manitoba with us…

…and find out what grace, strength, substance, and beauty will be revealed in YOU.

Building Memories

Learn unique skills, and enjoy epic adventures with those you love.

Come home with amazing photos.

Then tell the stories around dinner tables (and campfires of your own!)   for years to come.

DAve Meunier

Instructor / Guide / Consultant

Mr. Dave’s teaching & instructing career has included private tutoring in math and science, 30 years of martial arts instruction, 25 years as a high school teacher, and 11 years instructing an epic outdoor skills program.

Now, he is turning his attention to focus on helping communities come together around outdoor / survival skills and deepening their preparedness to face the challenges of a changing world.

He continues to teach regular martial arts classes, and looks forward to guiding some hiking, camping, and canoeing trips. He has a special heart for enriching the experiences of homeschooling communities through his unique skill set, and for building family connections and epic memories!

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR / GUIDE

daniel meunier

Photography

Daniel has a passion and a genuine giftedness for capturing meaningful and adventurous moments of all kinds. With considerable experience in outdoor and wilderness settings combined with his camera skills, Daniel will provide you with a set of beautiful and evocative images that capture and preserve every aspect of your experience. Add the photography package to your Course, Workshop, or Adventure Trip so you can take home those incredible memories.

Check out Daniel’s work here:

https://www.instagram.com/meunierphotography/

Esther meunier

Organizer and Campfire Cook Extraordinaire

You know Esther has to be a special kind of person – she’s been married to Mr.Dave for over 28 years. In that time, she has become quite expert at planning, shopping, and organizing the food details of every crazy and epic adventure trip our family has ever undertaken. While it can be argued that food always tastes better outside, Esther’s camp cooking has become absolutely legendary – you won’t be disappointed!

caleb meunier

Logistics

Caleb has been wilderness camping since he was 2 months old. 22 years later, he’s the guy to call when you need a truck and trailer loaded up and driven somewhere, or a long list of other practical things that need doing before, during, and after epic adventure trips. He’s also a competent swordfighter and helps teach various martial arts classes with WaterStone. 

PHOTOGRAPHY on WaterStone Academy’s website is provided courtesy of:

Andrew Lundquist

Daniel Meunier

Aaron Burden

We are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and we can travel throughout the city and surrounding communities, including Steinbach, Beausejour, Stonewall, Selkirk, Gimli, Headingly, Portage La Prairie, Carmen, Morden, Winkler, and more!

Contact us to see what will work for you!

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