The Happy Camper: Save These Outdoorsy Events In Your Calendar Now
There are lots of outdoor-oriented events scheduled for 2025. Some even have yours truly, The Happy Camper, presenting thanks to my sponsors, including Explore Magazine. Others will just be darn good times for outdoorsy types to attend. Mark them all in your calendar now!
Frostbite! Symposium
Where: Bowden, Alberta
When: January 10-12
Learn more: frostbitesymposium.com
Toronto Boat Show
Where: Toronto, Ontario
When: January 18-26
I will be presenting on January 18 and 19 on tips and tricks on how to be a Happy Camper.
Learn more: torontoboatshow.com
Hamilton Adventure Expo
Where: Hamilton, Ontario
When: January 25
I will be speaking there on “How To Be A Happy Camper” and signing books throughout the day at the Nova Craft Canoe booth.
Learn more: hamiltonadventureexpo.com
How to be a Happy (Winter) Camping With Kevin Callan
Where: Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough, Ontario
When: February 1
Learn more: canoemuseum.ca
Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show
Where: Toronto, Ontario
When: February 21-23
I will be there all three days and will present on my Opasquia Provincial Park trip and The Happy Camper’s 10 Best Ultimate Canoe Trips
Learn more: outdooradventureshow.ca
Wilderness and Canoe Symposium
Where: Toronto, Ontario
When: February 22
Learn more: wcsymposium.com
Quiet Adventure Symposium
Where: Lansing, Michigan
When: March 1
I will be presenting at this event. It’s one of my favourites!
Learn more: quietadventures.org
Canoecopia
Where: Madison, Wisconsin
When: March 7-9
I will be giving several presentations at this event about Opasquia and the ultimate canoe routes, as well as a Q&A with Cliff Jacobson and others. I will also be taking the stage with singer/songwriter Jerry Vandiver, and I will be the MC for the Camp Chef competition. It’s the largest paddle show in the world!
Learn more: rutabaga.com
Other Events to Pencil In Your Calendars
Vancouver Outdoor Adventure Show – March 1-2
Montréal Outdoor Adventure Show – March 22-23
Calgary Outdoor Adventure Show – March 29-30
The Happy Camper Canoe Tripping Workshop in Peterborough, Ontario – June 7
