2012 Winter Seminar Series

Once the water's frozen we hang our paddles, wax up our skis....and gather to share canoe stories! Come join us! Bring a donation to help with expenses and BYO mug (lets minimize disposables!)

Winter Seminar #2      Puvirnituk River Expedition across Nunavik
Presenters: Lynette Chubb and Laco Kovac
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 07:00pm - 09:00pm
Location: The Taggart Family Y - 180 Argyle - Trillium Room (2nd floor) 
Come EARLY - we expect a crowd!  more info.............

In July 2011 a tiny group of 4 YCCCers in 2 canoes paddled the uncharted Puvirnituk River across the barrens of North Quebec, beginning their adventure at the spectacular Pingualuit Crater. Please join us for their stories, videos and photographs, and learn a little more about planning and risk management for remote trips.

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Winter Seminar #3:     Tripping Report: Tales from two rivers
Tuesday, 06 March 2012, 07:00pm - 09:00pm
Location: The Taggart Family Y - 180 Argyle - Trillium Room (2nd floor)

Alan and Elaine will share stories, pictures and trip logistics from their 2011 adventures on the Petawawa (the Upper and Lower sections) and Bonaventure  rivers.

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Winter Seminar #4:     Survive Outside (to be confirmed)
Tuesday, 27 March 2012, 07:00pm - 09:00pm
Location: The Taggart Family Y - 180 Argyle - Trillium Room (2nd floor)

Augment your basic outdoor survival knowledge by taking the “Survive Outside – A Guide to Outdoor Safety and the Code of Responsibility” program offered by AdventureSmart. This brief presenter-led classroom program is targeted toward novice outdoor enthusiasts, youth groups, and everyone – young and old - interested in learning introductory outdoor survival practices from highly-experienced Search and Rescrue volunteers and AdventureSmart team members.