Hamilton Adventure Expo - January 24–25, 2026

Location: Ancaster Fairgrounds

Hours:
  • Jan 24: 10am–6pm
  • Jan 25: 10am–5pm

Tickets:
  • Daily: $18.50 advance · $20 door
  • Weekend VIP Pass: $35 advance · $40 door (seperate VIP entrance)
  • Kids under 10: Free

What’s Included

Seminars From Canada’s Top Explorers
 Saturday: Joe Robinet, Kielyn Marrone, Evan Lefebvre, Ray Zahab, Marty Morissette, Ken Whiting
Sunday: Adam Shoalts, Kevin Callan, Ben Beauchamp, Tori Baird
Included with admission; first-come, first-served seating in the School Fair building.

70+ Vendors
 Outdoor gear, tours, destinations, and Canadian brands across two indoor halls.

Winter Fest Courtyard - New for 2026

Hot tent demos with Esker, real campfires, food trucks, live knife forging with Horsfield Knives, wood-fired saunas by Sauna Central, dog sledding rides with Abitibi Sled Dogs ($), outdoor skills demos, and more to be announced.

Additional Activities

• Campfire acoustic music sessions
  • Live vendor demos
  • Mini Explorer Zone: axe throwing, cornhole, toddler Discovery Camper, and more
  • Free photobooth
  • Book signings with Adam Shoalts and Joe Robinet
  • Additional experiences TBA

2026 Door Prize Canoe Giveaway

Enter to win a Special Edition Prospector 16 TuffStuff canoe from Nova Craft Canoe (value $4,639 CAD), featuring a clear gelcoat, tonal black skid plates, aluminium gunnels, and black-stained ash trim.

Eligibility:
  • 1 Expo ticket = 1 entry
  • Film Fest tickets not included
  • Winner must pick up the canoe in London ON
  • Conditions apply

Ticket Refund Policy: No refunds. This event will take place rain, shine, or snow. Programming may be adjusted due to weather. Tickets are non-refundable.