Our Staff
Tripper Dave
Dave has been leading canoe trips for over 20 years. During this time, he has led trips throughout Algonquin, Killarney, Temagami, Quetico and British Columbia and last summer celebrated his 133rd canoe trip. Dave is a qualified ORCA Level II Canoe Tripper and has First Aid certification. He has taken courses in CPR and Bronze Cross. In the off season, Dave is an Elementary School teacher.
Paul
Paul has been a staff member in children's summer camps for over 20 years, eight of which were as a canoe director at a residential camp. He is known for his morning coffee and for keeping the campers energized on portages with his seemingly bottomless candy bag. Sleeping in a hammock tent has earned him the nickname ButterPaul. When not canoe tripping, Paul works as a historian.
Trent
Trent has been guiding canoe trips throughout Northern Ontario during the past 20+ summers, including the past 21 years with Tripper Dave's. Camping in the wilderness is a good escape from his work as an emergency room pediatrician.
Morgan
Morgan is an experienced trip leader entering his 14th season with Tripper Dave's. When not enjoying the great outdoors, he works as a pharmacist.
David
David began as a camper with Tripper Dave's in 1998. After many adventures, he graduated to staffman and is now entering his 13th summer as a trip leader. David has his Wilderness First Aid qualifications, and recently graduated from teacher's college.
Tristan
Tristan went on his first canoe trip with us in 2008 and has now completed twelve trips. He is a qualified lifeguard and swim instructor, and currently at university for Outdoor Education.