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Experience Ontario & Canadian Adventure!Hamilton Adventure Expo 2026
Dates & Times:
January 24th: 10am–6pm
January 25th: 10am–5pm
Location: Ancaster Fairgrounds — 630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville, ON
Ticket Prices
Daily Ticket: $18.50 advance · $20 door
Weekend VIP Pass: $35 advance · $40 door
Includes separate VIP entrance and lineup.
Kids under 10: Free
What’s Included
Seminars From Canada’s Top Explorers & Outdoor Experts
Saturday Speakers: Joe Robinet, Kielyn Marrone, Evan Lefebvre, Ray Zahab, Marty Morissette, Ken Whiting
Sunday Speakers: Adam Shoalts, Kevin Callan, Ben Beauchamp, Tori Baird
Included with admission. Seating is first-come, first-served in the School Fair Building.
70+ Vendors
Explore Canadian outdoor brands, gear, tours, and destinations across Marritt Hall & Concession Hall (indoors).
Winter Fest Courtyard — New for 2026
Featuring:
Hot tent demos with Esker
Campfires
Food trucks ($)
Knife forging with Horsfield Knives
Wood-fired saunas with Sauna Central
Dog sledding rides with Abitibi Sled Dogs ($)
Hands-on outdoor skills demos
Additional activities to be announced
Additional Activities
Campfire music sessions with local musicians
Live vendor demonstrations
Little Campers Zone: toddler imaginative play, axe throwing, cornhole, and more (Free)
Free photobooth
Live book signings with Adam Shoalts and Joe Robinet
More to be announced
2026 Door Prize Canoe Giveaway
Win a Special Edition Prospector 16 TuffStuff canoe from Nova Craft Canoe, valued at $4,639 CAD — the official 2026 Hamilton Adventure Expo Door Prize.
Features include:
Clear gelcoated exterior and interior
Tonal black skid plates
Aluminium gunnels
Black-stained ash trim
A modern, premium take on the iconic Prospector — built for every type of Canadian adventure.
Eligibility:
1 Expo ticket = 1 entry
Adventure Film Festival tickets do not qualify
Winner must be able to pick up the canoe in London or Toronto, Ontario
Conditions apply
Refund Policy
No refunds.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ancaster Fairgrounds, 606 Trinity Rd, Hamilton, ON L0R, Canada
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