Bryan grew up on the west coast of British Columbia working in the outdoors, and adventuring extensively in western Canada particularly with the BC Mountaineering Club, the Alpine Club of Canada and Outward Bound. He also traveled the globe searching for adventure on the land and water, from Mount Everest to The Great Barrier Reef. This set the stage for a life-long career in Adventure Tourism.
Bryan received his education in Vancouver and Calgary, and focused his post secondary education in music from Douglas College, a diploma in Outdoor Recreation from Capilano College, and degrees in Kinesiology, Outdoor Pursuits and Education from the University of Calgary.
Since 1986, he has been an educator at institutions such as Lester B. Pearson College, Camosun College, Outward Bound, the University of Calgary, the Calgary School Board, the Red Cross, public schools of Greater Victoria and St. Andrews Cathedral School in Sydney, Australia.
For many years, he immersed himself in First Nations education, teaching high school on the Nitinaht reserve. This was a challenging and rewarding experience that created opportunities to explore a different culture through education.
His specialties at the college include Advanced Wilderness First Aid, Applied Leadership, Physical Geography, Canoeing, Leadership and Communication, Environmental Stewardship and Heritage Arts and Survival Skills. HASS is unique to the college and has become an essential course for students.
Bryan also operates his own business in first aid and outdoor pursuits, Highpoint Education www.highpointeducation.ca
Other Instructors:
BC Parks and Recreation
Ecotourism Canada
Ecotourism Vancouver Island
