This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. A world-renowned Canadian explorer who has reached the North and South Poles as well as the highest peaks of each continent, Bernard Voyer has crossed countless geographical frontiers. Yet, in the process he has also demonstrated artistic talent as a photographer as well as the importance of human contact and humanitarian endeavour.

Bernard Voyer is a renowned explorer and story-teller that has conquered the highest peaks of the world, walked to the poles and develops many charitable initiatives.

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