2025 Mike Wevrick Lecture and Wine and Cheese Social

Our speaker is the well-traveled wilderness guide Al Pace, owner and operator of Canoe North Adventures.

Al Pace was born into a canoe-tripping family frequenting the lakes and rivers of Algonquin Park, Killarney, French River, Kawartha Lakes and Missinaibi Provincial Park. Al graduated from Lakefield College School in June, 1977 and was fortunate to join a three-week canoe expedition on the Coppermine River following his graduation. Following in the footsteps of Samuel Hearne and George Douglas, Al’s thirst for adventure became a life-long pursuit. Al’s wilderness journeys span thousands of river miles on over twenty different northern waterways. He is one of Canada’s most accomplished River Guides having led over 100 successful canoe and hiking expeditions. Al teaches respect for the rugged northern landscape and takes great pride in CNA’s impeccable safety record and paddling experience spanning over 30,000 river miles on northern rivers in Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories.