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Old Maps & Conversation: A Discussion of Canot du Nord

August 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event titled "Old Maps & Conversation: A Discussion of Canot du Nord" featuring a vintage map of the Great Lakes region. Includes event details with collector Willy Stern, date August 12, 2026, time 7:00 PM, at BHA.

Cost: Free

Venue: BHA – 30 North Broad Street, Bayfield.

Join us on Wednesday, August 12 @ 7:00pm at BHA for an informal discussion of Willy Stern’s ‘Canot du Nord’.

Let’s gather and talk about this collection of Great Lakes maps and its tapestry of stories stretching across five centuries.

A sample of Canot du Nord showing a historical map on the right page and descriptive text on the left page. The map features labeled landmasses and water bodies with detailed coastlines, while the text provides context and historical information related to the map.

The first 50 people will receive a free copy of Canot du Nord!

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“Willy Stern’s richly researched and beautifully curated historical Canot du Nord is both a literal and figurative walk through the evolution of the Great Lakes region. Spanning from the 16th century to the early 20th, this compelling volume invites readers to trace the changing contours of Canada, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and surrounding lands through the eyes of early cartographers. With the keen insight of a seasoned journalist and the heart of a teacher, Stern brings history to life—charting not just maps, but the stories, struggles, and ambitions that shaped the region we call home.”

Kristen Haux, Board Treasurer, Douglas County Historical Society

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  • Date: August 12
  • Time:
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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