KANADA & ALASKA

Into the Wild

Live report by Pascal Violo

Friday, 5 June 2026, 12 pm and 3 pm ( about 90 min)

Canada and Alaska – synonymous with wild nature, freedom and adventure, encounters with bears, moose, whales and northern lights dancing in the sky. The longing for the untouched in the midst of this mighty nature leads travel journalist Pascal Violo on an adventurous tour to the far north of the American continent.

In search of unique wilderness, Pascal sets off for the Rocky Mountains and explores the untouched wilderness of Denali National Park. In a small propeller plane, the travel journalist manages to circle the summit of the ‘coldest mountain in the world’.

Together with his family, Violo spends several weeks crossing the Inside Passage, a deserted island world in south-eastern Alaska, in a small sailing boat. Accompanied by humpback whales, this sea adventure becomes an unforgettable experience.

As a river nomad, Pascal Violo finally paddles 800 km through the eternal forests of Canada along the Yukon, the longest free-flowing river in the world. From his canoe, he experiences the spectacular colours of autumn. An uninvited visit from a bear to his tent briefly takes the adventurer's breath away. Nevertheless, he finally reaches Dawson City and follows in the footsteps of the famous Jack London around the moving history of the gold prospectors.

Pascal Violo experiences the fascinating world of indigenous cultures at an impressive pow wow and immerses himself in the colourful dances and traditional rituals. At the end of his expeditions, Violo has an unforgettable encounter in the Arctic at Hudson Bay: the travel photographer observes polar bears and their cubs at close range and, in these formative moments, understands the fragile connection between humans and nature.

Further information at www.pascal-violo.at

Price of the lecture ticket: €12.00 (only valid in conjunction with a day or season ticket)