Rob Girard

Rob Girard is Sea Sun's guide and staff trainer and has been with Sea Sun since it first started in 1995. Rob creates most of the tours for Sea Sun as well as the adventure videos. A firefighter and lover of nature, he is always looking for new and innovative ways to make your tours better and more interactive.

Michel Lamoureux

Michel graduated from Sea Sun's Guide Training School in 2005. He retired from a career in the military and is one of Sea Sun's most dedicated guides. Ask for Michel-especially if French is your first language!

Eben Fry

Eben has been paddling the waters of Saint Margaret's Bay since childhood. He frequently guides the Paddling and Porpoises tour from the beach at beautiful Oceanstone Inn and Cottages where is he is also employed as Canada's only Eco-Concierge. A 2007 graduate of Sea Sun's Guide Training Program Eben holds Wilderness Remote First Aid, VHF Radio Operators License and Paddle Canada Level 1 Certification.

Paul Pilon

Paul is an avid sea kayaker, tripping enthusiast and Paddle Canada Instructor. Join him on one of Sea Sun’s extended travels along the scenic Nova Scotia coastline this season.

Erin Ashley

Erin is an aspiring kayak guide extraordinaire and radio show host. She discovered her love of the ocean at a young age and in 2005 developed her passion for kayak guiding while working at an outdoor education centre and resort in British Columbia. Erin looks forward to meeting you on the water.

Alex MacDonald

Alex has been a runner for over 40 years and has always been interested in fitness and health.  He has been an avid skin diver since the youthful age of eight chasing fish and other sea creatures along the shores of Queensland Beach.  He also enjoys canoeing and swimming but now is hooked on kayaking the scenic shores of St. Margaret’s Bay. Alex has a love of technology as well as the great outdoors and is known for carrying tons of books wherever he goes.  He has been involved with public speaking for the past twenty years and was a member of the Ten Beaches Toastmasters Club in Hubbards.

Kevin Buchan

Kevin began kayaking almost ten years ago after moving to Atlantic Canada from Ontario and hasn’t looked back.  After taking the Sea Sun Guide Training course in 2007 he thoroughly enjoyed taking groups out last year. Join this biologist for evening or weekend tours and let him guide you around his home Bay.  You may even learn something…

Nicolette Burley

Nicolette has been around water her whole life and she is always seeking adventure that involves waves, wind and weather.  She has been a sailing instructor in the USA and a National Champ in the 29er Sailing Class in 2000.  After graduating from St. FX with a degree in Business she set out to backpack New Zealand, Fiji, Australia and Hawaii solo and is now working on finding a balanced career that incorporates her love the great outdoors year round. If you don't see her on the water, look up. Chances are you'll see her soaring the skies and working towards her Commercial Pilots License.  Nicolette joined the Sea Sun Guide Instructor Training Program in October 2008 and is having a blast paddling and learning new skills!