As an outdoor retailer, our mission here at Wild Rock has always been to encourage more folks to get outdoors to enjoy our community and the natural playground that surrounds us. We take that mission seriously, and mitigating the environmental,...

You learn to miss the fear, but not at first.First, everything is confusing and intimidating.It takes me ten minutes just to figure out how to cross the street in Vietnam. I’m not exaggerating. I walk to the corner toward the...

Wild Rock has been committed to Peterborough’s downtown core for almost 30 years. Over these years we have had pressure and opportunity to move out of the downtown, but we believe strongly in the need for a community to have...

We recently had a chat with Wendi Reid from Kawartha Nordic Ski Club. It's one of our favourite places in the Kawarthas, and we wanted to give them a little shoutout just in time for the snow this weekend! WHAT’S...

Icy winter roads, stormy skies, or injuries can make it hard to get out and enjoy the outdoors. For those days you'd rather just stay in bed, here are our recommendations to make the most of the time indoors: with...

One of the best ways to experience Peterborough’s natural beauty is from the trail. Whether you like a good challenge, or prefer a leisurely stroll, our backyard is loaded with trail options for anyone who wants to get outdoors. And...

Wild Rock is acting local on Friday September 27th to support the global #climatestrike. We will donate 5% of all sales this day to Peterborough GreenUP which will in turn use the funds for GreenUP’s Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods (SUN) program. This...

by Kieran Andrews, #ShimanoGravel Alliance Ambassador & Wild Rock Co-Pilot Note: While we love to inspire your adventures, we realize travel outside of Canada may not be possible at this time. Let this account of Kieran's travels in Vermont serve...

If you’re planning to stock up on a few back-to-school essentials for the new year, there’s plenty of opportunity to make ethical and sustainable choices. Whether you’re shopping for the littles, grabbing some hot fashions to make an impression at...