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The Accidental Canadian
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May
Date
1 May (Friday)
Time
Fri, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Venue
The Arboretum, University of Guelph, 200 Arboretum Rd
Guelph, ON, Canada
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The Accidental Canadian event in Guelph, ON, is a one-man multi-media performance by Dr. James Raffan, a celebrated Arctic adventurer, author, and Guelph native. The show is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, at the University of Guelph Arboretum.
Dr. James Raffan is a cultural geographer and former executive director of the Canadian Canoe Museum. An alumnus of Guelph's John F. Ross C.V.I., he has authored over 20 books on Canada's North and climate change.
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Event Details
About James Raffan
•Event Name: The Accidental Canadian: A CELP Program Fundraiser
•Date & Time: Friday, May 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
•Location: University of Guelph Arboretum, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, ON
•University of Guelph Arboretum
•Type: Multi-media presentation featuring storytelling, live music, and visuals
•Description: James Raffan celebrates 50 years of travel in the Arctic through personal stories and original songs. The performance serves as a fundraiser for the Community Environmental Leadership Program (CELP). The title refers to Raffan's parents' coin toss after WWII that determined their immigration to Canada over South Africa.
•Cost/Tickets: $25.00
•Website: Yorklands Green Hub Event Page
•Canadian Canoe Museum
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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