While there are a number of survival courses you can pay to take, I agree with several others here and recommend talking to a local Boy Scout troop (Canada or US). Even if you don't have kids, many troops would be happy to teach you some basic skills, or even have you tag along on a campout to get some hands-on training. You never know who you'll find among the adults in the troop either. Heck, you may even find the merit badge counselor is a former SF guy that has some experience living in the woods.
