Our Team

Lead Guide, Owner/Director

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A native of Toronto Erin left the city life behind long ago in favour of rivers and trails. Erin brings more than 20 years of experience working in the outdoor adventure industry as a former director for YMCA Camp PineCrest and Lead Instructor and Program Coordinator for Outward Bound programs. Erin has guided canoe trips throughout Northern Ontario, Quebec and the NorthWest Territories, while spending her winters guiding dog sledding trips in both Ontario and Algonquin Park as well as the Yukon. Erin has managed various trade shows, including the famous One of a Kind Show & Sale in Toronto.  Erin is an ORCKA paddling Instructor, she paddled the Yukon River Quest, a 740km canoe marathon from Whitehorse‚ Dawson City, YK in 2012. A wonderful wilderness photographer, when Erin's paddle is not in the water you can be sure that her camera is in hand! A trip with Erin is one filled with smiles, laughter, and learning. When on the river with Erin, you can be sure that your meals will be 5 star, a gourmet wilderness chef as well.

Boss Man, Guide in Training

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Miles' trip log totals 32 days and over 290kms in a canoe, all before his 8th birthday.  His first backcountry trip was 6 days on the Moose River when he was nine months old.  He has since paddled the French River, Georgian Bay, Noire River, a number of trips in the Frost Center area and the Spanish River.  At 4 years old he had been begging all winter to go on a canoe trip 'because I just want to sleep in the forest'! I guess time on trail is a given when your parents own a Canoe Tripping Company.  He is super comfortable in the wilderness and we can only hope that this continues!

River Roots Program Coordinator, Lead Guide

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Good luck finding Rianna anywhere other than on the river.  Rianna has been an outdoor educator and guide for the past 11 years, in which time she has spent almost 2000 nights in a tent!  If you get the opportunity to be on an adventure with Rianna her energy and passion for her profession is contagious.  She will teach you how to move your canoe down the river safely, is full of environmental science nuggets, games and educates herself with stories and history about the people and area you are travelling in. When she is not working Rianna spends her time in the Ottawa Valley with her family enjoying lots of whitewater paddling, mountain biking, and x-country skiing.  You can often find her on personal expeditions sharing this love with family and friends.  It might be a good idea to keep quiet in the morning until Rianna has had her first coffee 😉

Photographer

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Kelly has been near and dear to us since she started baking her fabulous stuffed cookie creations in our commercial kitchen in 2021. Beyond her baking talents, Kelly is an experienced photographer, capturing the magic of MHO Adventures during our canoe trips. Whether she's snapping photos of rescue scenarios during a WFR recertification course or a perfectly arranged gourmet meal on a canoe table, Kelly has an unparalleled eye for moments that truly reflect what MHO is all about.

And seriously… If you haven't had a chance to try her delectable treats yet, do yourself a favour and visit her website to experience the best dessert you’ll ever taste: Muskoka Stuffed Cookie Company.

Lead Guide, River Roots Instructor 

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Returning for her 5th season with MHO and 2nd year on the River Roots Instructor team, Émy brings over a decade of experience in the guiding world. Originally from Quebec, she completed her Adventure Guiding training in Gaspé before going on to earn a degree in Physical Education—combining her love of teaching with her passion for the outdoors.

You’ll often find Émy sharing tips, helping paddlers build confidence in whitewater, and creating a supportive, fun learning environment on the river. Whether you're new to canoeing or looking to sharpen your skills, she’s always happy to help you grow as a paddler.

She’s looking forward to another season on the water—meeting new people, sharing her love of canoeing, and spending long days outside with the group.

General Manager, Lead Guide

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Growing up with Temagami as her backyard, it’s no wonder that Sam fell in love with paddling. After attending Laurentian University for Outdoor Adventure and Leadership, Sam started guiding full time. Always looking for a new adventure, Sam loves planning new and exciting canoe trips for MHO. Besides dreaming up impossible trips (remember Punishment and Pain?), you can find Sam in the office preparing dehydrated food, ordering new equipment, creating curriculum and so much more. Sam is very excited to be back in action this summer, and can't wait to take her daughter out on her first canoe trip!

Guide, ORCKA Instructor Claire went on her first multi-day canoe trip when she was 3 years old. Some might say she was doomed to be a guide, but she considers this the best job in the world. She spent many afternoons running around the Canadian Canoe Museum killing time while her mum finished work. This is where she developed a deep understanding and appreciation for the history of the canoe, the indigenous peoples who invented and specialized them, and the perfection of this design for exploring the rivers of this great land. When highschool rolled around, one of her first jobs was delivering educational museum programming to students. Claire has over a decade of summer guiding and canoe instruction experience paddling in Royalex, cedar canvas, and everything in between. In her free time she enjoys woodworking, swimming, whitewater kayaking, and learning traditional skills. This fall she started an accelerated Nursing degree at Western University and is also working on becoming a lead Instructor with Wilderness Medial Associates International.

Guide

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Camille has been passionate about the outdoors her entire life, growing up at her family cottage where she learned to paddle, to swim and to make a fire. A few years ago, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Leadership in Quebec. Over the past five years, Camille has held a variety of leadership roles on the river, including canoe instructor on the Madawaska River, raft guide on the Rouge River, and expedition leader. In the winter, she’s usually found on her backcountry skis in the Chic-Choc Mountains. Camille believes outdoor adventure has the power to build confidence, allow connection, and create lasting memories.

Guide Born and raised in Toronto, Kiera has always looked forward to her next escape north of the city. Growing up she spent her summers at YMCA Camp Pine Crest, which sparked her love for being outdoors, but most importantly being in a canoe. Kiera's passion for canoe-tripping has since taken her across the country, from the Yukon to Labrador. For the past six years, she has worked as a canoe guide and outdoor educator, while also completing her degree in Environmental Science at Dalhousie University. After spending the winter exploring New Zealand, Kiera is excited to return to Canada and join the MHO team on the river!

Guide Born and raised in Mexico City, Seb learned to paddle and discovered a love for canoe tripping through summer camps in Ontario, where he developed an appreciation for nature and the value of experiencing and connecting with it firsthand. He has been guiding since 2021, having also worked as an Outdoor Education Instructor. He loves sharing skills, taking photos on trip, cooking and stargazing. When off the river, Seb can usually be found reading, climbing rocks and hills, or trying out new outdoor skills, often with a nice coffee in hand.

River Roots Instructor, Guide

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Greg Nettleton loves being outside. As a child, family camping trips, scouts, and summer camp helped shape him and his love for the outdoors. He's worked as an outdoor educator, white water canoeing instructor, and guide for the past seven years, and also attended Brock University to study Outdoor Recreation and Leisure studies. In his spare time Greg loves to go paddling as much as possible along with skiing, fishing, and skipping rocks. His love of canoeing and canoe tripping have taken him across Canada and New Zealand, and he's super excited to share that love with the River Roots students during their 21 day expedition.

Guide As a wilderness canoe trip guide, Naomi blends a lifetime of outdoor adventure with a passion for social service. Growing up in eastern Ontario she was introduced to the wonders of rivers and lakes at an early age, embarking on predominately whitewater canoe trips with her family any chance she could get. These formative experiences instilled in her a profound appreciation for the outdoors and a desire to share that love with others. Whether navigating remote rivers or the rivers of her backyard, Naomi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every excursion. Naomi is an avid skier, having spent several winters on the powdery slopes of British Columbia. This passion for the river has led Naomi to finding a variety of work along the rivers such as her many summers as a raft guide on the renowned Ottawa River, these days she can often be found in her kayak around the Ottawa and Madawaska Valleys. Currently, during the off season, Naomi can be found studying social work through an Anishinaabeg lens, aiming to merge her dedication to community service with her love of the outdoors. With her heart firmly rooted in both realms, she strives to foster connections between people and nature, weaving together cultural understanding and environmental stewardship in her guiding endeavors.

Happy Trails Dear Friend! Fred Neegan was an amazing friend, a fabulous teacher and guide, a very well respected First Nations Elder, and someone that had an impact on everyone that was lucky enough to spend time with him.  He had been working with MHO Adventures much longer than any of us and we feel very privileged to have spent so many days travelling the river with Fred. The lessons he taught and messages he shared just by living were nothing short of amazing! May the Missinaibi River always be graced with your paddle Dr. Fred Neegan. In 2015, Dr. Fred Neegan’s life long commitment to the Missinaibi River was commemorated with a plaque dedicating the landing in Mattice to him. At the age of 87 on June 8th, 2018, Fred passed away at Sudbury Regional Hospital.  On the 8th floor with a panoramic view of the sailboats down on Ramsey Lake, he was, of course, telling stories and sharing memories right up to his last days.

Guide Alex feels most at home in a canoe, traveling the rivers that shape and nourish this land. After studying Adventure Tourism in Gaspé and completing a bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Intervention in Chicoutimi, he chose to deepen his connection with the water by challenging himself as a rafting guide on the Tewkesbury section of the Jacques-Cartier River. Since then, he has been passionate about sharing his love for adventure and whitewater by working as a canoe and rafting instructor. Alexandre firmly believes that the outdoors and nature are an essential part of who we are, and that it is our responsibility to respect, protect, and experience them as fully as possible.

WMA Instructor, Lead Guide

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If you have the opportunity to spend some time on the river with Matt you will find his relaxed and jovial demeanor a pleasure. Though all MHO guides are excellent cooks, Matt has taken a particularly strong interest in hors d'ourves, and is continually trying new recipes, and perfecting the cooking and presentation of old ones. Though Matt is a big outdoorsy guy (that means lots of hair, and a mean stare), and can at times look a little scary, he loves having children and youth join our trips. Having worked with children, youth and young adults in various capacities throughout his professional life, Matt is dedicated to providing youth with a positive wilderness experience that is sure to leave them wanting for more time in the wild. As an Ontario Certified Teacher himself, Matt works with teachers from various schools to ensure that our Experiential Education trip destinations and activities will meet the curriculum goals of the school, while also providing an amazing experience for the youth. Much like his dog Blizzard, Matt is always trying to expand his territory. Having travelled to most parts of Canada, while also visiting South East Asia, Central America, and New Zealand, Matt has developed a keen sense of what makes a wilderness trip one that you keep talking about for months, even years, afterwards.

Guide Sophie’s love of the outdoors grew from a young age when she began doing programs with The P.I.N.E Project in Toronto. Through the P.I.N.E Project and family canoe trips, her love for outdoor education propelled her from a participant to a mentorship role, and she completed MHO's River Roots program in 2024. This will be her fifth year working as a guide and outdoor educator in Ontario and Nova Scotia. She is inspired to work in outdoor education because of a desire for community and to encourage youth to explore the world around them. She's currently studying History and Religious Studies at the University of King's College, and in her spare time loves baking, reading, biking around the city, and rock climbing.  

Food Service Coordinator

Tehya grew up in Beeton, Ontario, where her connection to the outdoors first took root through Girl Guides of Canada. That early passion led her to Lakehead University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism.

Her interests are closely tied to the land, particularly agricultural systems, shaped by hands-on experience working on farms and a growing passion for food sovereignty. Tehya has a deep appreciation for good food—whether she’s preparing meals at home or sharing them outdoors on a trip.

Creativity is a big part of her life. She spends her time making art, beading, and writing to pen pals. Tehya has also worked as a camp counsellor in Alberta, where she supported and connected with youth in outdoor settings.

Now based in Huntsville, she’s excited to continue exploring the region and building meaningful connections with both people and place.