About Little Canada
With plenty of activities to challenge and inspire, Little Canada is an ideal destination for Brownies and Guides. Located on the Isle of Wight, just a few minutes from the Fishbourne ferry, it's a beautiful centre set in stunning woodland on the banks of Wootton Creek. There's direct access to the water so it's a great for watersports and there are plenty of land-based activities to enjoy as well.
Accommodation
Log Cabins
- Group - En suite rooms sleep 4-10
- Leaders - Single, twin or triple en suite rooms
Woodlands House
- Group - En suite rooms sleep 8-10
- Leaders - Single or twin rooms, mostly en suite
Facilities
- Indoor activity zone
- Sports Hall
- Leaders’ bar
- Leaders’ lounge
- Meeting rooms
- IT facilities
- Shop
Explore the facilities, accommodation and activities on a virtual tour.
Activities available
Our wide range of thrilling adventure activities has something to suit everyone and our experienced instructors know how to bring out the best in each individual.
The full list of activities available at Little Canada is featured below. There's also plenty to keep everyone busy in the evenings, with lively entertainment sessions led by the PGL team.
Food
Enjoyable mealtimes with nutritious and tasty food.
Our meals are freshly prepared, balanced and will give your group plenty of energy to keep them going throughout the day.
- A mix of hot and cold meals with vegetarian options
- Self-service salad bar
- Fresh fruit with every meal
- Allergies, intolerances and special diets catered for - see our Teacher Guide
- Support for fussy eaters - see our Parent Guide
Sample Day
Schedule | Activities |
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07.00 - 08.50 | Get up, get ready and fuel up for the day ahead with a hearty breakfast. |
08.50 - 12.00 | Morning activities - 2 sessions with a 10 minute break in-between. |
12.00 - 13.50 | Enjoy a fresh and tasty two-course hot lunch and some free time. |
13.50 - 17.00 | Afternoon activities - 2 sessions with a 10 minute break in-between. |
17.00 - 19.00 | Time to eat again - a different dinner menu each day. |
19.00 - 21.00 | Discos, campfires, quizzes and more - our evening entertainment programme keeps everyone engaged until bedtime. |
21.00 / 21.30 | Bedtime. Catch up on some zzz's ready to do it all again tomorrow! |
Courses available at Little Canada:
Course type
Shortcuts
Centre address
PGL Little Canada
New Road
Wootton Bridge
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 4JP
Brownie Exclusive Weekends
Developed in partnership with Girlguiding, these popular weekends just for Brownies are packed with adventure activities, from climbing and abseiling to giant swing and zip wire.