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Jon Badger

Jon Badger
Sea Kayak Guide (SKGABC) and Paddle Canada Kayak and SUP Instructor, SVOP Captain.
Jon is highly trained and Certified guide and instructor. Growing up on the Coast of BC Jon loves to ski, camp, hike and paddle. He has a deep connection to the environment and  spends much of his time exploring the beauty of Vancouver Island. Jon has a post secondary education in history and adventure tourism and loves to share his knowledge with his clients.
Jon leads tours and courses on the waters around southern Vancouver Island and will be spending some time, this summer, working in the Johnstone Strait.

About Ocean River

Located in Victoria, British Columbia on beautiful Vancouver Island, Ocean River is one of the premier speciality kayak and adventure companies in North America. Brian Henry, the founder & current owner, has been running Ocean River since 1981, and Ocean River continues to be recognised as one of the most significant outdoor/paddlesports instructional & tours provider in North America.

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