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Erica Dudszus
Erica Dudszus - With a degree in literature from McGill, Erica brings a wealth of non-traditional knowledge to guiding. Bus driver, published poet, as well as a seasoned Katimavik leader and camp counselor, Erica was instrumental in last years ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ program. Having a year of paddling on Lake Superior under her belt, Erica knows her way in the outdoors. ORCKA certified.
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Coire Kent
Coire Kent has been with us here at Grand Experiences for about seven years now and we’ve watched him grow up, and up, and up. Coire’s personal quest for physical greatness makes him like a guide and personal trainer in one. He is able to push customers into giving 110%, achieving goals they sometimes didn’t know they were capable of. He is one of our exclusive ‘Moonlight Paddle’ guides and a master at handling the 12-person voyager canoes we have here at Grand Experiences. Coire also holds the record at Grand Experiences for having lifted the most canoes in the shortest time. ORCKA certified.
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Garry Kent 
Garry Kent; If you decide to take our Cayuga Run, you’ll have a good chance of running into him. His tireless dedication to shuttling customers from Brant Park, our second location, up here to the Paris shop three or four times a day, leaves us winded. Customers spending evenings at Brant Park could be in for a treat if they end up around Garry’s campfire after a busy day of paddling. Enjoying a soda or two and swapping stories around the dying embers. The perfect end to a perfect day. Thanks Garry!
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Allison Stone
Allison Stone is one of our part-time guides, her specialty being our three day guided Haliburton trip. She takes the stress and hassle of cooking, finding camp and setting up off of the customers, and she will clean your fish for you too. Our lake loop was designed by her and she can tell you where the fish might be caught, good pictures may be taken, and most importantly when dinner will be ready! |
Jamie 'Scuba' Seamone
Jamie 'Scuba' Seamone is on his third season with Grand Experiences, and is a certified kayak instructor. At 6’ 2” and change, Scuba is a stretch as a guide. This strapping addition to the Grand Experiences team has paddled across this wide country; British Columbia, Alberta, Eastern Ontario, and countless times on the Grand River itself. Scuba’s awesome sense of humor, experience wilderness tripping, and paddling-general-know-how make him a fantastic guide. ORCKA certified
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Jamie Kent
Jamie Kent is the owner of Grand Experiences. He has paddled in two oceans, a couple of seas, and a whole pile of rivers & lakes. Having guided in exotic places like Mexico and Key West, Jamie decided to bring his love for the outdoors, and guiding, home to Ontario. He is a ‘jack of all trades’ and it wouldn’t be uncommon to see him change the brakes in one of our vans, instruct an ORCKA course, then fix the wireless network in the Grand Experiences computer system, all in one day. He is a guide, driven by customer service, and one of the most knowledgeable men in the Grand River Valley when it comes to history, flora and fauna. A guided trip by Jamie Kent is truly a ‘Grand Experience’.
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Kira Metselaar
Kira Metselaar is our fitness and health girl. Kira is a graduate of the Recreation & Leisure program at Fanshawe College, and is currently studying to becaome a certified personal trainer. Having worked at Long Point Provincial Park and Glen Eden Ski Hill, she has plenty of outdoor experience. When she's not on the river, Kira enjoys fishing, camping, and hiking. |
Paul Yacobucci
If you are searching for a fun, safe, and humorous trip down the Grand River, Paul is your man. Paul is our resident cowboy and water sport fanatic and has more hobbies than most can handle. Paul has won many rodeo championships in various events and was invited to join the Wrangler All Star rodeo Team in Texas- an offer which he declined to pursue a degree in Biology at the University of Ottawa.He has been a skilled paddler and fisherman since childhood and also has an aptitude for water skiing and wake boarding, sailing, swimming, snorkeling, mountain biking, rodeo, and football.
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Shawn St. Thomas
Shawn is another one of our good-humored, fun-loving river guides. Going down the river with Shawn is a guarantee that you will have a great time and learn a great deal about the wildlife and culture of the area. In his spare time, he plays trombone with his band and performs regularly with them. He is currently studying at Fanshawe College for accounting.
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Alex DeMontmorency
Alex is our resident adrenaline junkie. Alex has a passion for paddling and also enjoys many extreme sports on his days off - mountain and dirt biking rank among his most enjoyable hobbies. Alex is also an adept fisherman with a great deal of knowledge about the nature and wildlife in the area, and his passion for history and the story of the Grand River ensures that his clients always get the most out of their trip and leave extremely satisfied with the all-around quality of their adventure.
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Kerri Van Sickle
Kerri is one of our most oft requested guides here at Grand Experiences. She is currently studying at Western for Nursing Science, and enjoys just spending time with her family on her farm here in town.
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Of course threre is always more staff coming onboard as the summer approaches... all with different jobs to keep the ship afloat... we will keep you posted as they come aboard!
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