Verena Wildenstein at Canoecopia 2024

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Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin

Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM

Tickets
1-Day: $15.00
3-Day: $30.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event

Parking Fees
1-Day: $8.00
Cash or credit, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center

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Verena Wildenstein and Taylor Pace met during a hiking trip in Patagonia. Verena grew up in Germany hiking in the Alps at every occasion while Taylor grew up in Ontario, Canada, but spent every summer canoeing in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Verena recently graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in wildlife biology while Taylor graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a degree in Tourism Management. Verena and Taylor are now second-generation owner/operators at Canoe North Adventures specializing in fully-guided, multi-day canoe and raft trips on pristine rivers in Canada's Northwest Territories. Canoe North Adventures is widely recognized as one of Canada’s top outdoor adventure operators. Verena brings meticulous planning and logistical expertise to every Canoe North Adventures trip working directly with guests to ensure they are fully prepared and stoked for their northern river adventure. From menu-planning to gear requisitioning to travel itineraries, Verena is dedicated to ensuring guests have the ultimate adventure holiday experience. Verena also oversees management of the Canoe North Adventures Outfitting Centre in Norman Wells. This world-class facility supports the launching of incredible canoe and raft trips. As Lead Guide at Canoe North Adventures, Taylor Pace loves to explore wild places by canoe and raft. From the arctic tundra to the Mackenzie Mountains, Taylor’s love of guiding river adventures has fueled his curiosity to explore even more remote and less-travelled rivers in the Canadian north. Recently, Taylor introduced expedition rafting to Canoe North Adventures on the fabled South Nahanni River. Other favourite rivers include the Broken Skull, Natla, Keele, Mountain, Horton and Coppermine River.

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Taylor (he/him) Pace
Verena Wildenstein and Taylor Pace are second generation owners/guides at Canoe North Adventures, specializing in fully-guided, multi-day canoe trips on pristine wilderness rivers of Canada's remote Northwest Territories from the rugged Mackenzie Mountains to the barrenlands of the Arctic Coast. Although Verena's first love is advanced alpine hiking and technical climbing, she has embraced wilderness canoeing and whitewater rafting and applying her passion for adventure as an owner at Canoe North Adventures. Taylor Pace is a seasoned River Guide of 20 years and has led many canoe trip descents on obscure and seldom-travelled rivers in Canada's far north. Together, Verena and Taylor own and operate the world-class Canoe North Adventures Lodge and Outfitting Centre in Norman Wells, Northwest Territories where they launch 18 - 20 expeditions annually from July 1 - August 31 with a team of 16 guides and support staff. Canoe North Adventures has been recognized as the Top Outdoor Adventure Outfitter in the Northwest Territories by Northwest territories Tourism.

Presentations

Verena Wildenstein, Taylor (he/him) Pace

Amazing Rivers of Canada's Northwest Territories

Bear - upstairs Sat 11:30am-12:15pm

Join second generation owner/operators of Canoe North Adventures Verena Wildenstein and Taylor Pace as they introduce you to their favorite rivers in Canada’s Northwest Territories and share the many secrets that define each river trip as unique and unforgettable. Discover what makes the Keele, Mountain, Horton, and Nahanni Rivers top destinations including fishing, wildlife viewing, and varied landscapes, from the Mackenzie Mountains to the barrenlands at the Arctic coast.

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