We wanted to give back to the canoeing community and so we invite you to the 2025 Traversing x Canadian Canoe Museum Backcountry Canoe Symposium. Join us this April 5th to hear from some amazing guest speakers about their adventures in the outdoors. We hope you join us either in-person or virtually for an amazing day.

Guest Speakers

Kevin Callan - The Happy Camper himself, author of numerous canoeing books, incredible videos and tales of misadventures galore.

Jeffrey McMurtry - From Jeff’s Maps, to Unlostify, to Maps by Jeff… his maps have helped countless people plan and enjoy backcountry canoeing trips all over Ontario.

Ron Breault - You may know him as @swiftypaddler on Instagram. His incredible photography is the perfect example as to why we all go canoeing.

Fourth guest speaker to be announced!

Location

When we were trying to find a place to host the event, we couldn’t think of a better location than the Canadian Canoe Museum and they thought so too! Located in Peterborough, Ontario the museum offers an incredible facility (fully accessible) with an exhibit hall open to all ticket holders.

• There is ample free parking available a tiny walk just across the street

• Bring your reusable mug, the Silver Bean Cafe is available on the main floor to purchase hot drinks, baked goods or sandwiches.

Tickets

No matter where you live, we hope you can attend.

Lodging

Peterborough offers many local hotels a very short drive from the museum if you’re travelling from far away.

• Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn

• Motel 6

• Holiday Inn Peterborough

• Quality Inn Peterborough

• Comfort Hotel & Suites

• Super 8 by Wyndham

• Hampton Inn by Hilton Peterborough

 Special Thanks

We really want to thank everyone who has donated prizes for the event. Your support means a lot!