Ben Coulson - Ben is an "outdoors" person. His interests include running, biking, rock climbing and any sport that includes a board under his feet. His first year guiding with Scott Walking Adventures took him around the trails of Nova Scotia exploring  the connections that bind all living things with the life force of the earth. Ben is studying to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist working with troubled youth.

Fiep de Bie - Fiep is a passionate supporter of the protection of the natural areas of Prince Edward Island and the Island Nature Trust. As an interpreter on sea as well as on land, this multi-talented outdoors person brings all of her knowledge to guiding and shares it with our guests. Her picnics are sumptuous, her care is genuine and if you haven't tasted her Dutch Apple Pie, you should!

Janet Roberts - Janet, an ecotourism graduate, is one of the few people who have hiked the entire Appalachian Trail (2160 miles) and the Pacific Crest Trail (2650 miles). Janet's roots are deeply set in Nova Scotia as has been her family for 4 generations before her. We are very happy that Janet continues to return to guiding with Scott Walking Adventures between her own global adventures and sharing her knowledge with our guests.

Lorraine Gallant - Lorraine has called Les Îles de la Madeleine home for the past 40 years. A native of Prince Edward Island, Lorraine first came to the islands to teach...and she never left. Lorraine's love for nature and travelling brought her to Scott Walking Adventures to indulge her passion for walking and sharing her love of the islands with others.


Marilyn MacDonald - Marilyn is the fifth generation of her family to live in the beauty of Cape Breton. She has travelled extensively but has her roots firmly planted at home. The Scott Walking Team welcomes Marilyn back this season on the trails of the Cape Breton Island Adventure. Marilyn is an herb farmer and markets her own herb products, which you may have the pleasure of tasting on one of her delicious picnics. Marilyn also owns and operates a garden centre and café in Whycocamagh, Nova Scotia.

Randy Lauff - Randy is a biologist at St. Francis Xavier University, where he continues his research on owls in Nova Scotia. With a Masters in Zoology and his work as the former editor of "Nova Scotia Birds", you will enjoy the unique knowledge this guide has to share, along with his delightful sense of humour. Some guests have even had the opportunity to visit the nesting grounds of some of the rare and endangered owls of Nova Scotia with Randy. As special note of interest; Randy got married on one of the trails in the Highlands where he now leads our guests on adventures of their own!

Rick Swain and Wendy Grant - Not only are Rick and Wendy partners in life, but partners on the trail as well. We welcome this dynamic duo back in 2006 for 3 adventures on the Atlantic Coast and Bay of Fundy Adventure. Rick's wealth of knowledge from his days with Parks Canada as an interpreter at Kejimkujik National Park are only highlighted by Wendy's fabulous picnics and enthusiasm for the natural world.

Ron Brown - Ron' s love for his home on the Bay of Chaleur in Northern New Brunswick is deeply shared with all of our guests that hike with him along these trails. Ron has been teaching High School and Middle School in his hometown for 27 years and is an active youth coach and leader. Ron is an avid hiker and cross-country skier, but nothing compares to his love for the water and boats.

 Sheena Masson - Sheena has called the 'woods' of Nova Scotia her home for the past 25 years, guiding and paddling the trails and waterways for most of those years. As an author, travel writer and guide, Sheena enjoys interpreting the inter-relationships of the natural environment and its "everyday surprises".



Sue Rendell - Sue has spent the past 15 years guiding in Gros Morne National Park. Her love of the wilderness has taken her on extensive backpacking, sea kayaking and skiing adventures. Sue is a physical education graduate who has made her passion her work as she guides the West Coast Newfoundland Adventure.


Tim Rogers - Tim has been guiding with the Scott Walking Team for 5 years as the resident and professional guide on the Bermuda Walking Adventure. He has a post graduate degree in plant ecology and has operated his own tour company in Bermuda for 7 years. His love for Bermuda is highlighted in his stories and interpretations.


John Ahern - John has been leading walking groups on the byways and hills of Ireland for the past 14 years. His love for Ireland, its people, history, culture, music, nature, flora and fauna is obvious everytime that he talks, ... which is often !!! He wants to share this "passion" with you on each day's walk, be it along the Coast or over the many hills and forest trails. Born and reared in the SW of Ireland and having lived all his life on the island, ...  Ireland is his "home". He wants to invite you to join him on one of the Scott Walking Adventures this summer. Cead Mile Filte, (a hundred thousand welcomes.)
 
Gary Noel - Gary is a book and trivia lover, so he loves his job as teacher librarian in a high school in St. John's. But he also loves the outdoors and when not in the library can usually be found on some of Newfoundland's magnificent hiking trails. He has led tours on Newfoundland's East Coast Trail and in Gros Morne National Park on the island's west coast for the past seven years.  Join Gary on the Bight, Sounds and Tickles Adventure in Newfoundland.


Mel Brand - Mel has more travel experience than most of us can dream of in a lifetime, with 30 years of experience travelling with Air Canada. His interests include rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and squash. Mel's international flare, quiet disposition and unique sense of humour make him a wonderful walking companion and guide throughout Nova Scotia.


Joan Czapalay - Joan loves nature! Her endless roles as a steward to nature include: past- president of Nature Nova Scotia (the Federation of Nova Scotia Naturalists) and the NS representative to Nature Canada (Canadian Nature Federation, formerly the Canadian Audubon Society) in Ottawa, member of the American Bird Society, and served for many years as a Director of the Nova Scotia Bird Society, provincial coordinator for the Ducks Unlimited Program in the Nova Scotia schools, served on the Board of Directors of Sable Island Preservation Trust and belongs to many nature groups. She has been a classroom teacher and school principal. She has received the NSBS Puffin of the Year Award for service to birds and birding and is currently part time faculty (Education) at Mount St. Vincent University as an instructor with the Jamaica Project, teaching elementary school principals in Jamaica and on-line. Scott Walking Adventures welcomes Joan as our specialist guide on the Birding Walk in Nova Scotia.

Mirjam Zanen - Mirjam is originally from the Netherlands but has also called Iceland home for many years. Icelandic nature is a synonym for adventure in combination with a unique and all inspiring nature and Mirjam can't wait to share this with hikers looking for a holiday of a lifetime. Exploring the wilderness, volcanoes, glaciers and just a few inhabitants are a promising dream for all kind of adventurers on the A Land Before Time Hiking Adventure.

Kevin Lewis - Kevin joined Scott Walking Adventures bringing a wealth of skills and knowledge to our hikes. As an avid outdoors man, Kevin is a graduate of the noted Adventure Tourism / Outdoor Recreation Program of the College of the North Atlantic in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Kevin has a corporate background and has applied his outdoor craft in such positions as Event Coordinator for the World Championships of Adventure Racing, "Raid The North Extreme" and as Manager of a kayak operation on Nova Scotia's beautiful Mahone Bay. Kevin has shared exceptional experiences with guests in Cape Breton and along the South Shore and Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia. We are very happy to have Kevin as part of our Scott Walking Team.