| Canadian Outback Adventures sprung to life in 1992 in order to provide
soft adventures throughout British Columbia for both individuals
and groups. We've now emerged as one of the
premiere corporate team building companies and adventure tourism outfitters in North America.
Since our
inception our stable of adventures and events has grown immensely
in order to accommodate groups of all shapes and sizes. We
are unique in that we own and operate over 98% of the adventures
and events we have available for sale. This allows us to continue
to provide extraordinary experiences and value to our customers.
Canadian Outback Adventures empowers people, through shared experiences of learning, discovery and laughter, to stretch boundaries, challenge assumptions and think differently. We believe that everyone has the ability to feel wonder, about the world around them and in the things they are able to accomplish.
This extends from those who participate in our events and adventures, our clients, suppliers and our employees, all the way to the hundreds of incredible charities we have the pleasure of supporting.
This year, Live Stories Worth Telling with Canadian Outback Adventures.
At Canadian Outback Adventures we have
brought together some of the most energetic, personable and dedicated individuals
in the industry on our team. Our knowledgeable hosts, guides, sales people, customer service reps and "behind-the-scenes"
staff love what they do, and based on feedback we receive
on a regular basis from customers around the world, it shows.
We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to ensure that
your adventure or event is as rewarding for you as possible.
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jcorbett@canadianoutback.com
A Chartered Accountant by profession but an outdoorsman by choice, Jamie and his brother Steve started Canadian Outback in 1992. He is extremely proud of the transformation of the company from modest beginnings into the pre-eminent outdoor activity and event company in British Columbia, and for that he credits his incomparable staff.
Canadian Outback is one of several business interests Jamie is involved with but it is certainly his favorite. Mentoring others in the industry is a passion and Jamie is active in passing on his business experience to aspiring entrepreneurs. He continues to serve as a member of the Tourism Management Advisory Committee of Capilano College, and has provided input to the BC Centre for Tourism, Leadership, and Innovation. A former instructor at the Canadian Institute of Management, he enjoys his duties as a guest lecturer in the Capilano College Tourism Management and Outdoor Recreation departments. Jamie is married to "the perfect girl", is a dedicated soccer coach, and has three wonderful children. |
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murray@canadianoutback.com
Murray grew up in Victoria and began organizing events back in high school. After receiving his BA in Leisure Studies from UVic, Murray's entrepreneurial spirit moved him toward his own business organizing beach volleyball events across Canada. Following a 3 year stint in Saskatoon with his wife Susan, Murray came back to the West Coast, joined the team at Canadian Outback Adventures, and started a family including daughter Mackenzie and son Jack. Murray's passion is developing new events, leading the great team at Canadian Outback Adventures, and getting out for a great day of fishing. |
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dave@canadianoutback.com
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Dave decided to make the trek to the University of Alberta where he graduated with a Degree in Recreation Management. After graduation, Dave started a career in event planning and since 1993 has successfully organized everything from championship beach volleyball tournaments to world-class team building events. He joined the Canadian Outback Adventures team in 2002 as the Rafting Base Manager and quickly became Events Manager then Director of Operations. If he is not reviewing every detail of the next team building activity he can be found at Kits Beach training for the next big beach volleyball tournament.
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rob@canadianoutback.com
Rob's 14 year career as a geologist in the international oil and gas business preceded his move to Vancouver from London, England in 2002. Blending his corporate business skills with his enthusiasm for sports events and adventure, Rob joined the Canadian Outback Adventures team in 2003, spearheading the corporate sales team and the company's transformation into a high quality international events company. Snowboard instructor, 5x Ironman Triathlete, marathon runner and adventure racer, his passions fit perfectly with Canadian Outback Adventures and its vision for success.
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tiff@canadianoutback.com
Tiff spent his younger years skiing the Ontario "Alps" and studying political science at Bishop's University to learn more about the world. This lead him to follow his passion for skiing and thirst for new challenges by traveling to Europe in 1990. He spent almost 10 years working in Great Britain with a retail winter sports outlet; in the Mediterranean as a windsurfing instructor; and in Meribel, France as the owner/operator of an established ski company. Eventually, his desire to return home and experience more of the Canadian outdoors brought him to the coastal mountains of BC, where he has lived since 2000. Skiing is still a passion but now he's discovered other pursuits BC has to offer, such as golfing, hiking and boating.
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hrennie@canadianoutback.com
Hamish was born in Melbourne, Australia but raised in Edmonton, Alberta. Before graduating from the University of Alberta with a Commerce degree, he had traveled around the world, studied in Mexico and learned to speak 3 languages. His love for mountain sports - climbing, skiing and mountain biking - lured him to Vancouver and surfing has since been added to his outdoor pursuits. By combining business with outdoor activities, Hamish has found the ideal work environment here at Canadian Outback Adventures. |
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dbooth@canadianoutback.com
Born in Banff and raised in Nelson, BC, how could Dayl not learn to ski almost before she could walk? The Kootenays offers almost any outdoor adventure that anyone could hope for, and as an energetic youth Dayl was quick to take up camping, skiing, and hiking. In 2003 Dayl relocated to the west coast to complete her education in Marketing Management at BCIT. In the summers she worked in the beautiful Queen Charlotte Islands cultivating a passion for fishing. After graduating in 2006 Dayl went on to look for a rewarding career combining what she loved; enthusiastic people and the great outdoors. She is thrilled to have found that at Canadian Outback Adventures. |
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jnoble@canadianoutback.com
Jennifer grew up just outside Vancouver as a competitive dancer where her effervescent personality led her to Florida to work Disney Cruise Lines for three years. During this time, she gained excellent experience in the entertainment and social hosting departments, which ultimately led her to manage the shore excursion department for the MV Disney Wonder. After working at sea and also traveling to such destinations as South Africa, Costa Rica, Croatia, the Canadian Rockies and throughout Europe and the USA, she returned home to complete her Associate of Arts Degree. With a recent move to the North Shore, Jennifer is excited to be working minutes from home and thrilled to be a part of the Canadian Outback team! |
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ajoy@canadianoutback.com
Born and raised in Vancouver, Angela has spent time traveling with the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band as a member of their dance team. Her highlight was a trip ‘down under’ where she performed at the Sydney Opera House. Other journeys have included New Zealand, Ireland, Scotland and various Cities in North America. Angela completed a Diploma in Tourism Management from Capilano College in 2006, spent a summer in Kananaskis at the Delta Resort, and following her graduation as a host flying back and forth from Vancouver to the Queen Charlotte Islands where she was often referred to as a babysitter for fisherman. |
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adventurerez@canadianoutback.com
Meghan was born and raised in Etobicoke, Ontario. After graduating high school, her love for a relaxed coastal lifestyle, her passion for soccer, and her aspiration to pursue a degree in Recreation Management, brought her to Canada’s East Coast where she called Halifax her home for 5 years. Between semesters, she spent time building up her outdoor adventure repertoire by cycling across Canada, white water raft guiding, Ziptrek guiding, and teaching skiing & snowboarding in New Zealand. Eventually, her love for the mountains outweighed her love for lobster, and she decided to settle down on the West Coast. With her enthusiasm for outdoor recreation and fervor for business, Meghan is excited to be able to work and play at the same time!
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info@canadianoutback.com
Born and raised in Thunder Bay Ontario, Kaitlin filled her time with community theatre, camping trips and historic re-enactment. After graduating from Confederation Colleges’ Tourism & Travel program she decided to decided to continue her education and try out the East Coast at Acadia University where she spent five years completing a degree in Recreation Management. As soon as Kaitlin discovered COA she jumped at the chance to make the move from one coast to another. When she is not bridging the gap between Sales & Operations at COA, Kaitlin enjoys cooking, the live music scene, exploring her new hometown and has a newfound interest in rafting and knitting. (not at the same time…) |
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jrotherham@canadianoutback.com
Born and raised on the North Shore of Vancouver, Jules developed an affinity for everything outdoors. After many years of trying to master snowboarding she realized her Olympic dreams just might not happen and decided a life in the Caribbean might be a more attainable goal. After spending several years working on her Masters of Beach Etiquette in the Caymans, Jules was drawn back to the beautiful west coast and found her home at Canadian Outback Adventures. Along with her tendency to speak in military terms, Jules brings with her a vast background in management in the Tourism industry. She still has hopes to enter the race to Dakar but until then she can be found in our warehouse dreaming up new designs for our operations team and starting her own welding department.
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dennis@canadianoutback.com
Dennis Smith is one of those rare folks who was born and raised in Vancouver. For over 17 years, Dennis designed and facilitated youth programs in numerous educational and wilderness settings. In 2000, he was the recipient of a Provincial Award for “Excellence in Youth Programming”. In 2001, he authored the book, "The Power of Games – Teambuilding for All Ages". He facilitated training programs for teachers from school districts around the Lower Mainland on the use of teambuilding within the classroom. Dennis is a certified kayak guide/instructor, an avid runner and an experienced outdoorsman.
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snewton@canadianoutback.com
Born and raised in Central Alberta, Sarah has called Vancouver home for more than a decade. She brings over 25 years experience (15 of them in the tourism services industry) and has designed events and programs for the Vancouver Aquarium, Storyeum and the H.R.MacMillan Space Centre. Always up for an adventure, she has recently returned from a month-long road trip to Belize where she was swarmed by killer bees in an orange grove. She has a pug, is a crafty girl and plays a mean game of Trivial Pursuit. Sarah is ecstatic that her savant-like knowledge of television is finally paying off and that she can watch TV and say she’s “working”. She still eats oranges.
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sbell-irving@canadianoutback.com
Steve was born and raised in Vancouver. Growing up, baseball was his passion, playing for the Canadian Junior National Baseball Team in 2002 where we got the chance to travel across North America playing international and professional baseball clubs. Following 2 years playing NCAA Division 1 baseball at the University of Hawaii, he graduated from UBC with a degree in Human Kinetics in 2007. Steve joined the COA crew as an Event Host in 2004, and now leads our Operations team in Toronto. He has a passion for the outdoors and loves driving exotic cars. Now that Toronto is home you'll see Steve at lots of Jays games.
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ntobias@canadianoutback.com
Natania has spent most of her life living on the west coast; except for the break she took to attend University in eastern Canada. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at Bishop’s University majoring in Psychology and Human Resource Management. After barely surviving four Quebec winters she came back to Vancouver to gain some work experience within the Human Resources field. A couple years later she was ready for a new adventure and spent some time traveling around South East Asia. Her travels inspired a career change and upon her return she enrolled at Capilano College in the Tourism Management Program. Natania graduated spring 2007 and very quickly joined Canadian Outback Adventures. She is excited to be part of such a dynamic team and looks forward to growing with the company.
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steve@canadianoutback.com
Steve Corbett was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is an avid outdoors enthusiast who excels at a variety of outdoor sports. Together with his brother, James Corbett, he founded Canadian Outback Adventures in 1992, partly as a way for Steve to share his extensive knowledge and passion for nature with others. Steve has rafted throughout British Columbia, Alaska and the Yukon and has lived and worked in the Sea to Sky Region for over 30 years. For 10 of those years he has worked as a River Guide and possesses Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 3 certification. Steve's previous adventures included his work in the film industry, where as a stuntman he was the first to complete a quadruple back flip on skis in 1974. |
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info@canadianoutback.com
Meagan grew up in Vancouver, working part time for Canadian Outback Adventures while attending school. She is currently a student at UBC, spending her summers as part of the COA team. Meagan recently pursued a dream of traveling to Africa where she gained knowledge and skills to succeed in any environment. Her intention is to finish a Masters in Physical Therapy at UBC and become a physiotherapist. She enjoys spending time with her dog, family and friends. Her position has varied over the years with the company including individual adventure reservations, event preparation, and rafting base administration. Meagan loves the family at Canadian Outback Adventures and all the work that they do. |
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Our headquarters are located in beautiful
North Vancouver, British Columbia, home of the 2010 Winter
Olympics. All of “Beautiful British Columbia”
is right at our doorstep including Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria.
Email: info@canadianoutback.com
Vancouver & Area: 604-921-7250
North America Toll-Free: 1-800-565-8735
International: 1-604-921-7250
Fax (Sales & Admin): 604-924-9121
Fax (Operations): 604-924-9166
Our mailing address is:
Canadian Outback Adventures
Suite
200, 332 East Esplanade
North Vancouver, BC
Canada V7L 1A4
Due to the high demand for our corporate team building events and group activities in Ontario, we now have an Operations Centre based in Toronto. This location will service our wonderful clients based in Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara, Quebec, the rest of Eastern Canada and the North-East USA. Initial Inquiries from clients in Ontario and beyond should continue to be made to 1-800-565-8735 or info@canadianoutback.com.
From April through September we operate an outdoor adventure facility just north of the town of Squamish, 60 minutes north of Vancouver and 30 minutes south of Whistler. This Events Centre is capable of hosting various group types ranging from small Scout, Guide and school groups all the way to corporate groups of 1000 or more. This facility also acts as our Adventure Base, the gathering place for all our rafting adventures. For more information, reservations, or a map to this facility please contact our Head Office in North Vancouver (details above). In case of an emergency you may contact the facility directly at 1-604-898-2363 or 1-866-565-8735.
You can’t become one of the most successful
adventure and event companies in Canada without help from a number of
quality organizations. We are proud to have an association
with the following first-class tourism and business organizations:
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