About Lindsay Janes and Lee Morgan

photo by @aska_koziara

photo by @aska_koziara

Lutra Wildlife and Wilderness began in 2014 as a collaboration between Lee and Lindsay, guides who share a passion for wildlife, wilderness, photography and bringing people to exceptional places. We value quality experiences, and support local businesses that can provide this for our guests. In addition to the high standard that we set for ourselves, the people we choose to work with are professionals that have outstanding reputations in their field of work.

Lutra Wildlife and Wilderness is licenced as a Travel Wholesaler with Consumer Protection BC, License 77776

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Lee is a professional ecologist, naturalist, photographer and writer. He has more than fifteen years of experience guiding a wide variety of natural history tours all over the world and has worked as a bear guide in the Great Bear Rainforest. He has

Lee is a professional ecologist, naturalist, photographer and writer. He has more than fifteen years of experience guiding a wide variety of natural history tours all over the world and has worked as a bear guide in the Great Bear Rainforest. He has guided successful tours throughout Europe, The Arctic, South America, and Madagascar but has a particular passion for the wildlife of the Pacific Coast. Prior to relocating to Canada, he worked as an environmental educator and ecological consultant in the UK and has extensive experience of working closely with a wide variety of rare and protected species including bats and other small mammals. He is an enthusiastic all-round naturalist, with a great ear for finding birds in dense cover and a amazing eye for identifying them too.

Lindsay Janes
Lindsay Janes

Lindsay is a professional teacher, naturalist, marine biologist, and photographer. She has lived in BC her entire life, and has been working as a professional naturalist and wildlife guide in the Pacific Northwest for more than 15 years where she has assimilated a wealth of knowledge about the wildlife and cultural heritage of the region. She is an experienced bear guide, has a particular passion for marine wildlife and the ecology of temperate rain forests, and a boundless enthusiasm for sharing her extensive knowledge and experience of this subject too. She has also worked as an advanced wilderness first aid instructor, high school science teacher, multi-day hiking guide, professional interpreter for the Vancouver Aquarium and as a fish monitor for the department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Both Lee and Lindsay hold Bachelors of Science, are trained in advanced wilderness first aid, and have a vast amount of experience working with wildlife and as bear guides.

What our Guests have to say...

'I can't begin to thank both Lee and Lindsay enough for the most fantastic fortnight in the Canadian Rockies. Their constant hard work and enthusiasm, coupled with their in-depth knowledge of both the animals and locations, resulted in a trip that will be remembered for a lifetime. A truly magical break filled with so many outstanding views of the diverse wildlife and stunning scenery. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a trip with Lutra Wildlife and Wilderness; I will certainly be returning to Canada as soon as I can manage it.' - RR, UK

'Thank you so much for an amazing wildlife experience and holiday. Your hard work and care is much appreciated. I can't wait to come back!' - CM, UK

'I have had the most fabulous time. Thank you so much for all your care and attention. I'ts been a great trip' - JH, UK

'It's been the most wonderful couple of weeks. Thank you for everything you did to make it so special. Hope this trip is the first of many with Lutra!' - AM, UK

Lee Morgan
Lindsay Janes
 

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