Keep an eye on the river to catch our expedition team in action or join us at an Connecting the Drops event in your community:
Note that this itinerary may be subject to change in the case of unexpected adventurers along the route.
Keep up to date with the team's progress by checking out their entries in the Waterlog.
Trip Itinerary
Mountaineering Section
June 19-20
|
|
Mountaineering to the summit of Mount Snow Dome, Columbia Icefields |
| June 21-28 |
|
Hike from the Athabasca headwaters to the Sunwapta River confluence |
Canoeing Section
| June 29-30 |
|
Launch! Sunwapta River confluence to Old Fort Point |
| July 1 |
|
Canada Day!
Departure from Old Fort Point |
| July 3 |
|
Arrive in Hinton |
| July 5-9 |
|
Hinton to Whitecourt
|
| July 11-12 |
|
Whitecourt to Fort Assiniboine |
| July 12-15 |
|
Fort Assiniboine to Smith/Hondo |
| July 16-18 |
|
Smith/Hondo to town of Athabasca |
| July 19-21 |
|
Half Way!
Arrive in the town of Athabasca |
| July 22- August 2 |
|
Town of Athabasca to Fort McMurray |
| August 4-5 |
|
Fort McMurray to Fort MacKay. Join the Flotilla! See below! |
| August 6-11 |
|
Fort MacKay to Fort Chipewyan |
| August 15 |
|
Homeward bound |
Community Events
|
June 1-3
Town of Athabasca
|
|
Athabasca River Basin Stewardship Conference & Alberta Environment Network (AEN) Annual General Meeting
A bioregional gathering of friends of the Athabasca River Basin from Jasper through Fort Chipewyan & beyond. The conference will offer an exciting opportunity to support & strengthen existing partnerships & build new ones as we build & launch a coalition focusing on the protection of the Athabasca River.
Register at: www.aenweb.ca
|
|
June 4
7pm
Jasper:
Jasper Museum
|
|
Jasper Environment Week Presentation
with the Sierra Club
Join the Sierra Club – Prairie Chapter & members of expedition team for a presentation & screening of When Less is More, a film about climate change, water issues in the Athabasca River Basin & the current situation in Alberta.
|
|
July 1
Jasper /
Old Fort Point
|
|
Jasper Parade & Canoe Launch
A celebration of Athabasca River’s protected areas
|
|
July 4
Hinton
|
|
Hinton Education Event
Join the expedition team & the West Athabasca Watershed Bioregional Society for an educational event on the Hardisty Creek Restoration Project
|
|
July 21
Town of Athabasca: Waterfront Stage
|
|
Athabasca Expedition Arrival Celebration
Details to be announced.
|
|
August 4-5
Fort McMurray
|
|
Oil Sands Canoe Flotilla
Bring your canoe & paddle through the oil sands from Fort McMurray to Fort MacKay with representatives from the Athabasca Tribal Council, expedition team, local residents & interested Albertans.
We launch from Fort McMurray early on August 4.
Please contact Katie Laufenberg — katiel(at)pembina.org — for more information.
|
August 14
Fort Chipewyan |
|
Community Forum and Rally
Join us in listening to First Nation leaders, Elders, local hunters & trappers, experts on water and health issues, and friends from Canadian & U.S.A. environmental organizations concerned about the devastating effects unfettered oil sands development is having on this remote community and sensitive ecosystem. BBQ at 5PM with speakers to follow. All are welcome.
Current slate of speakers includes: Chiefs and Elders from the community, Dr. O'Connor, Dr. Schindler, Melanie Nakagawa (NRDC), Don van Hout (expedition leader), Dan Woynillowicz (Pembina Institute).
Please contact Terra Lesack — terral(at)pembina.org — or George Poitras — george.poitras(at)shawbiz.ca — for more information.
|
