June 3, 2026

LOLA REID ALLIN – Pilot, Photographer, Adventurer - Author

Presentation Topic:  Baffin Island: Trek the Akshayuk Pass

Lola brings to Probus an energy and authenticity in her fascinating presentation unlike any before.  As a former Airline Transport Pilot and photographer, she has perfected her exceptionally interesting background by incorporating one with the other.

From graduating at the University of Waterloo, she became an award-winning photographer and author with publications in National Post, National Geographic and the Smithsonian - to name just a few.  She does narrated-photographic presentations and has authored numerous books about her travels in Vietnam; Morocco; Chili; Scotland; Australia and many more.

She worked as a professional Scuba Dive Master in Mexico and lived among the Maya in their homes as she traveled throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, Belize and Guatemala.  All the while documenting and later publishing her experiences.

Lola has traveled and documented both on paper and film her experiences from over 65 countries.  Her presentation to us at Probus will be of her adventures traveling

BAFFIN ISLAND:  Trek the Akshayuk Pass which she will present personally-narrating a photographic chronicle of the 10-day Arctic camping adventure she did with friends – each of whom were carrying 55lbs of supplies.  It’s exhausting just reading about it!

This will have you riveted to your seats and exploding with multiple questions after which Lola will be happy to answer.

Be there.  Be on time. Get a good seat.  And, buckle up!  

Departure will be at Ten hundred hours - June 3^rd at the Peterborough Curling Club.