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Northern Travels and

Northern Perspectives

. The presentations include tales of canoeing and  wilderness experiences, historical and topographical perspectives, preservation concerns and other topics.

The aim of this annual mid-winter get-together in Toronto is to share an appreciation of our wilderness heritage in the fullest sense possible. This takes the form of numerous presentations from individuals who reflect a broad mosaic of experiences, understanding and knowledge about the north and the out-of-doors.

Some years ago the theme was "Labrador". The year before "James Bay Watershed". In the prior  two years the focus was "Arctic Travels & Arctic Cultures'", and in 1997 it was "Historic Canoes & Historic Travels''. In 1996 it was "Near Wilderness''; in 1995 "Northern Overview and Some Remarkable Journeys'' and so on.

The event begins Friday evening, February 4, 2005 with three speakers, preceded and followed by time to socialize. Saturday is an all-day showing of 12 to 15 presentations, with breaks for refreshments, lunch, and supper. The event is not intended as a moneymaking venture. The registration fee will cover space and visual rentals for both days, organizing costs, printings, mailings, telephone, travel funds for speakers, etc. The registration fee also includes a reception on Friday and two coffee breaks on Saturday. The auditorium seats 806 and admission will be by reserved seating. Please register early.