Hi there, I’m Claire! I started guiding with Black Feather in 2020 as an apprentice and have continued to grow my guiding knowledge throughout the past few years! I grew up in Southern Ontario and my love for canoeing and the outdoors began while attending a camp in Algonquin Park. I have had the opportunity to paddle in Temagami, Georgian Bay, Quebec and the Missinaibi in Northern Ontario. I am currently studying Anthropology and Indigneous Studies at the University of Ottawa and I hope to be able to apply this knowledge into guiding. I love canoe and kayak trips because of the outdoors, the cool people you meet and the amazing experiences you gain through exploring the natural world. I have learned so much about myself and others through paddling – there is something so special about it that is hard to describe! I also love skiing, swimming, music, painting, reading and anything I can do outdoors!