Canoecopia - 2024 Presentations by Category

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Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin

Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM

Tickets
1-Day: $15.00
3-Day: $30.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
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1-Day: $8.00
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Trips/Places - Canada

Trevor Braun

Preparing for a Yukon Canoe Expedition

Algonquin - main floor Sat 12:30pm-1:15pm

Join long time Yukoner Trevor Braun to learn about preparing for a Yukon Paddling Expedition. The Yukon has many Wilderness Paddling journeys that you can choose from, to suit your level of adventure ranging from lakewater to advanced whitewater. Trevor has 30+ years of guiding and instructing paddling journeys throughout the Yukon. Learn where to paddle, what resources are available to you, and how to ensure you have the right skills and equipment.

Kevin Callan

A Paddler's Guide To Rivers of Ontario

Quetico - main floor Sat 2:30pm-3:15pm

Author Kevin Callan (a.k.a. The Happy Camper) will present on a number of river canoe routes across Ontario, from well known waterways like Algonquin’s Petawawa and the French to more remote rivers such as the Kopka and the Steel River.

Will Collins

America By Canoe - Stories and Lessons from 4,300 miles on the Yukon & Mississippi Rivers

BWCA - main floor Sat 12:30pm-1:15pm

Big rivers, wild country, and two adventures of a lifetime. Join wilderness guide and podcast host Will Collins as he shares stories, lessons, and insights from two trips on Americas largest rivers: 103 days solo canoeing the Mississippi and 70 days canoeing the Yukon River.

Learn about exploring America from the low-down view of a canoe, including seeing barges, wolves, salmon runs.

Nolan Jacobs

Coming of Age on the Churchill and Coppermine Rivers

Sylvania - main floor Fri 3:30pm-4:15pm

This presentation talks about Nolan Jacobs’ experience of paddling on the Churchill River and Coppermine River. Nolan paddled the Churchill River in 2022 and will be speaking about the complications that come with paddling new rivers. On the Churchill River expedition, his crew of 6 was supposed to paddle from Thompson, MB to Churchill, MB. But on the expedition, his crew ran into complications and everyone had to be evacuated. One year later, he decided to paddle from Great Slave Lake to the ... Read More

Rob Kesselring

The Thrill of Discovery, You Can Do It!

Quetico - main floor Sat 10:30am-11:15am

Are you tired of planning a canoe trip to “pristine” routes only to find lines at portages, strewn litter, and the drone of civilization? It is fun reading about exploration, but even more fun exploring. Even without leaving North America, you can still find rivers and lakes with almost no record or evidence of previous travel. There is no thrill more incredible than being the first. Last summer, Rob Kesselring paddled a route in Canada’s Northwest Territories where the only evidence of ... Read More

Pete Marshall

How to Quetico

Superior - main floor Fri 6:30pm-7:15pm

Twice the size of the Boundary Waters with only a fraction of the visitors, Quetico is a canoeist’s paradise. However, the logistics of international travel as well as an intimidating reputation keeps many would-be Quetico paddlers away. In this practical presentation, we’ll go over the nuts and bolts of how to reserve a permit and reach your entry point, what makes travel in Quetico different, highlight some iconic areas in the park, and discuss a few routes.

Verena Wildenstein, Taylor (he/him) Pace

Amazing Rivers of Canada's Northwest Territories

Bear - upstairs Sat 11:30am-12:15pm

Join second generation owner/operators of Canoe North Adventures Verena Wildenstein and Taylor Pace as they introduce you to their favorite rivers in Canada’s Northwest Territories and share the many secrets that define each river trip as unique and unforgettable. Discover what makes the Keele, Mountain, Horton, and Nahanni Rivers top destinations including fishing, wildlife viewing, and varied landscapes, from the Mackenzie Mountains to the barrenlands at the Arctic coast.

Dan Wong

Paddling in the Northwest Territories

BWCA - main floor Sat 4:30pm-5:15pm

From the stunning beauty and world-class features of northern heritage rivers and Canada’s newest national park, discover your trip of a lifetime in the Arctic. Travelling from Yellowknife to Canoecopia, the Canadian North represents more than just a destination; it’s where we call home. We are stoked to share our local knowledge as leaders in Arctic paddling. We hope to spark your own true wilderness adventure. Let’s go!