Our Team

BA, MAEd, ORCKA CTI2, WFR, NLS

Bretton is passionate about sharing Canadian backcountry wisdom and experience with visitors and locals alike. His heart flows with Ontario’s lakes and rivers, but he’s also planned and executed expeditions in the Andes, Himalayas, as well as the Canadian Rockies and both coasts, and is always planning the next adventure.   He learned to love the outdoor life at his family cottage near the northwest corner of Algonquin, where he returns every year with Briagh and the kids.

Pete (he/him) is a children’s musician, outdoor educator and child and adolescent psychotherapist candidate at the Canadian Institute for Child & Adolescent Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Having spent the last 10 years as a program designer, staff trainer and educator at Evergreen Brickworks, Pete has transitioned to offering nature-themed programming across Ontario including participatory children’s concerts, pop-up nature play activations and professional development for OCTs, ECEs and outdoor educators. Building upon his work as a lead Forest & Nature school educator and staff trainer, Pete’s programs are infused with principals of place-based learning, the importance of child-led play and a playful approach that prioritizes experiential learning, curiosity and wonder.

One of the unique threads that has been woven into every season of my calling is the power of experiential learning.  I love to create shared learning experiences.  I have designed and facilitated many life-changing cross-cultural trips, retreats and camps but nothing has been as powerful as canoe-trips.  There is something about shared adventure that pulls us out of our comfort zone and opens us up to a remarkable capacity for growth.

In 2019 I finished my Masters in Theological Studies from Tyndale University College and Seminary and am currently finishing up my Masters in Counselling. I am currently qualifying as a  psychotherapist (CRPO).

I look forward to helping you find your way forward!

Milton loves water in all its forms: fluid and frozen.  He has adopted Canada’s favourite mode of transportation, and makes his paddle sing, but will never forsake his Bermudan heritage by forgetting the sea kayak. 

He is a participant-favourite, who always makes time for his students and brings his multi-faceted experience to bear on traditional outdoor skills, winter traveling and on-water programs.

He’s quick with a knife, a piece of twine or a smile.
He’s a believer in continual improvement, and never stops learning, just as long as you’ve got a plan!

Maygen A. Dochuk is new to Wilderness Guiding, but comes from a rich history of experiential learning. For many years Maygen explored the humanities, studying under Indigenous Elders, Anthropologists, Artisans, Psychologists, and Bush(wo)men, while wandering across various countries by canoe, motorcycle, foot, car, and train. Through this exploration, Maygen learned many transferable skills, and while she may not say much, when asked, she is a wellspring of knowledge on a variety of topics. Maygen’s favorite pastimes include sharing knowledge, playing in water, wood working, steeping in situational awareness, creating mixed media artworks, singing and dancing in nature, and participating in storytelling and ceremony. Maygen has become known as a patient and supportive teacher, an intuitive coach, a savvy business woman, and a Jack of all Trades, and now lends her knowledge, skills, and abilities to support individual wellness, community reconnection to the natural world, and the development of mindful business practices. As a woman of mixed Anishnaabe (Ojibway), Irish, and Ukrainian ancestry, Maygen is also on a spiritual pilgrimage to reclaim lost parts of her personal heritage.

Dré is an outdoor-loving, spirited adventurer and avid learner who adores sharing the wonders of the wilderness. She currently spends her days sharing her love of nature with her 3 year old and continues to build on her foundation of outdoor education knowledge and skills. With outdoor ed experiences spanning two decades, Dré first headed West to dive into the outdoor adventure industry, and has since built high ropes courses, backpacked the mountains of Washington State with NOLS, paddled throughout Ontario, and worked to facilitate a love of nature with youth at outdoor ed centres across the province.

Michael holds an Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism degree and a Bachelor of Education. As a certified teacher in Ontario, he has instructed for numerous institutions including Lakehead University, Brock University, Seneca College, Confederation College, Fleming College, Outward Bound Canada, The Outdoor Council of Canada, Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors, and the Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association.

Michael’s love of the environment and outdoor education is evident in all areas of his professional and personal life. In his spare time, he enjoys and thrives when rock climbing, ice climbing, telemark skiing, canoeing and camping. For more information on Michael visit michaelrichardson.info

Over his decades of travel across Canada, Japan and Europe, Max has learned to live a purely skills-based lifestyle. He has found that regardless of the martial art, craft or other skill, the approach of the best teachers is always the same: methodical teachings of principles using bridges and analogies to give students the best foundation of all – the confidence of the ability to independently solve problems when they occur. 

He is the owner and operator of Woodsmans Finest, designing and building world-class tools and apparel from wood, leather and steel. 

Sernasie is passionate about education and believes the best place to learn is in the out of doors. He has pursued this passion for his entire life through Scouts Canada and off-grid living in Canada’s Boreal. He never shies away from challenging circumstances but has the sense to keep himself and others safe.

Andrew is a ready to rumble wilderness guide who has woven bushcraft and traditional skills into every facet of canoe tripping and winter travel.  Folks are always impressed with his innovative shelter designs, friction fire skills or his many tricks with a knife.  His work ethic is unparalleled, and he loves to solve problems.  In fact, anyone who’s ever gone on trip with Andrew will remember his three key words always delivered with a smile: “I got you.”

Gryffin is someone who has always been drawn to the beauty of the natural world. Born in the Kawarthas but raised in Toronto, she has been working her way back to a life nestled within the wild which previously led her to nearly a decade on the coast of Vancouver Island. Now returned, she is passionate about working alongside folks who are dedicated to exploring, preserving and celebrating the land we live on. Gryffin is motivated by a desire to develop her wilderness skillset, which means you may find her tagging along on your adventure. She is a creative at her core and owns and operates Form & Found, which specializes in fine, handcrafted linenwear.