Join Us In The Hide

Members get access to our blog (updated weekly), bonus videos, exclusive updates through Instagram “Close Friends,” and surprise gifts sent through the post for our highest tier. We’re always working on new perks—there’s more to come, including new types of content currently in development.

Once you’ve joined, you’ll receive email updates whenever new content is published. If your tier includes Instagram perks, we’ll follow up by email to get your Instagram handle and grant “Close Friends” access. If you’ve already joined and you’ve also registered here on this website, you can login here

BritHikesOntario is a passion project that currently operates at a loss. We don’t receive much from YouTube ads, and your membership helps us work toward making the channel self-sustaining. It also means we don’t have to rely on sponsored content—something we’d prefer to avoid unless the sponsor is a perfect match for our values.

You can cancel or adjust your membership level at any time through your BuyMeACoffee account.

No, anyone around the world can join. Payments are processed in Canadian Dollars, so your card provider may apply a small foreign exchange fee—usually around 2–3% depending on your bank.

We understand! You can support us through one-time donations via BuyMeACoffee. Just note that donations won’t provide access to content inside The Hide.

Watching our videos is already a huge help! You can also re-watch episodes, like, comment, subscribe, and most importantly—spread the word. Tell your birding friends and nature lovers about our channel!

Absolutely. Our main YouTube videos will always be freely available. The Hide is just a way for supporters to help the channel thrive—and get a few fun perks in return.

We post to our blog roughly once per week with extra trip insights and behind-the-scenes info. Members also get bonus videos, sneak peeks, Instagram Close Friends updates, and, for Eagles, real gifts in the mail like stickers and postcards. In the future, we plan to publish more in-depth articles and release even more bonus content.

We’re happy to help! Reach out to us on Instagram or BlueSky, or use the contact form at the bottom of the About page.