Meet the Owners
Chris and Kassy
As avid lovers of the outdoors since childhood, Chris and Kassy have been involved in many different adventures. From hiking the river valleys in Alberta, tackling the ski hills of BC, grizzly bear guiding in the Great Bear rainforest, snorkeling, diving, and backcountry camping. They are up for pretty much anything that leads to an adventure. After moving to Campbell River in 2011, their eyes were opened to a whole new world of possibilities for adventure.
As their love for the west coast grew they decided it was time for the next adventure – which was to move to Quadra and become owners of Quadra Island Kayaks!
Meet the Staff
Madison Waugh
Hello, my name is Madison. My love for guiding started in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, as a dogsled tour guide. This summer I will be trading in my sled for a kayak. I am wildly excited to be a part of Quadra Island’s Kayaks & Adventures. Before I fell in love with the guiding industry, I spent my days lifeguarding & teaching swimming lessons in my home town of Taber Alberta. In my free time I was a competitive swimmer and trained for several Spartan races around North America. I have always loved the water, especially the Ocean; it is truly magical. Looking forward to experiencing that magic with you.
Valerie Savignac
Hi my name is Val! I grew up in Quebec where my love for the outdoors started. I moved to BC a year ago after years of travelling to do the Adventure Guide Certificate at Thompson River University. I spend most of my time cycling, Kayaking, climbing and skiing. I’m also an artist, I love drawing flowers that comes along my way. The sea has always been a special place for me, a place of refuge and beauty. I’m looking forward to share this experience with you this summer!
Carter Thompson
Hi, I’m Carter, this is my second season guiding at QIK. I’ve spent my whole life on the coast of BC, swimming, boating, and exploring the ocean for as long as I can remember.
I love skiing, surfing, and fishing, but nothing compares to sea kayaking. There’s something about the peace and immersion of being on the water that I can’t get enough of. Sharing BC’s rugged coastline and the wildlife that comes with it is a huge passion of mine.
Looking forward to seeing you on Quadra this summer
I grew up in Ontario where I went to school- I have a BA in Environmental Studies and MA in Sustainability Studies. I’ve worked as a sea kayak guide for 2 seasons before Quadra, in Powell River and Bowen Island. I worked as a ski instructor for many years in Golden and Nelson. I love rock climbing, ice climbing and ski touring. I became a PADI Divemaster in Mexico last year. When I’m at home I enjoy cooking, reading or playing guitar or piano. I love talking to people about marine ecology and inspiring more people to care for our oceans.
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