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Still from Canada Vertical, premiered at the 2023 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

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Canada Vertical premiered at the 2023 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, showcasing an epic adventure where the team skied, canoed, and cycled across longest north-south crossing of Canada. Catching up with Nicolas (writer, producer, co-director) felt like picking up right where we left off—the team back in Quebec, regrouping after their big quest and looking ahead to new adventures. This time, they just wrapped up an incredible 6,900 km journey through Canada’s northern landscapes. You can read more about their recent adventure here.

As we saw in Canada Vertical, Nicolas has been on the mend from a serious climbing injury. What stands out about their story is the team’s resilience and their unwavering commitment to their mission. He highlighted the importance of Inuit culture, which is such a vital part of Canadian identity and deserves to be respected.

We can’t wait to see what exciting adventures Nicolas and his crew have in store next—maybe we’ll catch up again at the 2025 festival!”

Author: Paige Roulston, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Canada Vertical premiered at the 2023 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

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Located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is a globally recognized event and tour celebrating the beauty, adventure, and culture of mountains globally. The nine-day festival will be held from October 26 through to November 3 this year and features over 70 events, bringing films and stories of adventure and exploration from around the world to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta. The festival showcases live events with adventurers, authors, photographers, and filmmakers sharing their inspiring stories.

Online films are available in Canada and the United States from November 6 to 13.

Please visit banffcentre.ca/film-fest for more information.

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