Wilderness Union × MEC Present
Get the tactical roadmap to experiencing five of Ontario's most legendary and little-known backcountry routes.
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Ontario hides its secrets well. Join Wilderness Union and MEC for an exclusive after-hours social as we reveal five iconic wilderness experiences that represent the pinnacle of the provincial backcountry.
Whether you are planning your own mission or looking to join a vetted, like-minded crew (ages 18 to 45), this evening provides the masterclass on the logistics, gear, and secrets behind the locations most people think are unreachable.
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Jeff is Ontario's best-known backcountry cartographer. Under his Maps by Jeff brand (formerly Unlostify), he has spent years paddling, portaging, and bushwhacking the province's most remote corners to produce the kind of hand-crafted, obsessively detailed route maps that serious trippers actually use in the field. His work has become an essential planning resource for anyone heading deep into Ontario's backcountry.
On March 19th, Jeff will be on hand to talk routes, share what he knows about the terrain behind our five Epic destinations, and sell signed copies of his maps. If you've ever stared at a topo wondering how to read it, this is your chance to ask the source.
Be the first to see the visuals and maps of our 2026 "Epic" expeditions before they are released to the public.
Jeff — Ontario's go-to backcountry cartographer and the creator behind the Maps by Jeff series (formerly Unlostify) — will be in attendance. Browse his hand-crafted route maps, buy a copy for your next trip, and talk routes with the man himself.
Skip the networking. Meet active, ego-free explorers who actually head north, and find your people for the summer.
Enjoy exclusive after-hours shopping, expert gear advice from the MEC team, and live prize giveaways.
Inspiration Stations
Tactical planning zones where you can explore the maps and logistics for each secret destination.
The Social Shakedown
Sample local food and drinks from our partners while connecting with the broader outdoor community.
High-Performance Giveaways
We're drawing premium gear prizes live throughout the night. Insider access starts here.
Wednesday, March 19th
MEC Queen Street
Toronto, Ontario
Destination Stations are open for exploration.
A presentation of the 2026 season and a new partner announcement.
Sample partner snacks and browse the flagship with expert staff. Giveaways drawn live.
We head to a nearby pub to keep the stories going and start building your summer crews.
Space is limited to keep the night intimate. If you want to be the first to know where we are going this summer, and how to get there, this is where it starts.
