Special Guests Appearence
Kevin Callan
Kevin Callan is the author of fifteen books, including bestselling “The Happy Camper” and the incredibly popular series of paddling guides. On a regular basis, he presents across North America and the U.K. and has been a key speaker at all the major outdoor events for over 25 years. Callan is also a regular contributor and columnist for Explore and CanoeRoots Magazine and was just listed one of the top 100 modern day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society. He was also made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada.
www.kevincallan.com
Jami Savage
Jami Savage is one of the top Family Travel Writers in Canada, and has been featured on CTV and Vancouver Sun, and more. Go here to read our families story about how we went from backyard adventurers to world travelers, and how you can do the same. If you want to send Jami a quick message, visit her contact page here.
Kent Philips
Kent is a global adventurer with over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, having worked as a Travel Agent, Agency Manager, Tour Leader, Volunteer Coordinator, and now Business Development Manager in Small Ship Expeditions. He has traveled to more than 65 countries, living and working in many along the way, with his most recent chapter spent in South America working for a Canadian volunteer organization in Peru.
For the past decade, Kent has specialized in Adventure Travel and Polar Expeditions, including the last two years with HX Expeditions, a leading global operator of small-ship adventure cruises to some of the world’s most remote and extraordinary destinations, including Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Galápagos Islands.
Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones is a co-owner of Coastal Rainforest Safaris and the owner of Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures, and a longtime wilderness guide based on northern Vancouver Island. With more than 25 years guiding wildlife-viewing tours by zodiac and kayak, he’s committed to sharing the region’s spectacular wildlife and inspiring respectful, unforgettable experiences in Vancouver Island North.
Hannah Goodings
Hannah is a canoe and kayak guide and instructor with Jackpine Paddle, a canoe and kayak adventure company owned and operated in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. As the company’s Marketing Director, she combines her on-water expertise with a passion for sharing the magic of Arctic and northern paddling. Hannah splits her time between Whitehorse and Yellowknife, spending as many days as possible outside.
Jenna English
For 7 years I’ve been blessed to work for G Adventures, the world’s largest, small-group adventure travel company. We are proudly Canadian (started in 1990) and we operate 1000+ adventures in over 100 countries, reaching all seven continents! We consider ourselves the leaders in Community Tourism by uplifting local economies through travel.
As a BDM I help grow our brand through our supportive travel agency partners in BC and the Northern Territories. My better known title is GPS, Global Purpose Specialist, because it’s my pleasure to spread the mission, purpose, and passion of G Adventures with others. Please join me for my travel talks on the International Stage and see how you can Change People’s Lives through Travel as well!