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Meet the Northern Edge Algonquin Staff 

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Take a peak below at some of the friendly faces you may encounter when you come discover what we've hidden in the forest in the northwest corner of Algonquin Park.

Todd Lucier, BHK, BEd. has been an Ontario teacher since 1987,  and has taught outdoor recreation and lectured about eco-tourism at  the University of Windsor and York University.  For the UN's International Year of Ecotourism 2002, he had two papers published by the World Tourism Organization and made a presentation in Cuiaba, Brasil.  Todd presents workshops and keynote addresses and designs memorable Corporate Quest programs at Algonquin Park and across Canada.     

Martha Lucier Co-founder of Northern Edge Algonquin Retreat Centre, Martha shares over a decade of Shamanic counseling experience with groups and individuals.  Martha has woven her love of teaching, nature, self empowerment and Shamanic Journeying into the various programs that she has created and shares with others at the Edge as well as abroad.  Martha is a practitioner of core shamanism having completed the Foundation for Shamanic Studies 3 year program.   She is presently participating in a 2 year teacher training with Shamanic teacher and author Sandra Ingerman and is one of a small group of Canadian teachers of Medicine for the Earth. 

Martha on her role with retreats at the Edge of Algonquin Park (mp3)

Greg Waters: Greg sculpts NEA's footprint at the Edge of Algonquin Park in hopes of encouraging creativity and peace in all who walk in it.  

Turning Solar Panels and Greg Talks about Stoves (mp3) and another brief chat
Midwinter Cooking - Paella

Vicki Arsenault lifts the energy around the Edge with her enthusiastic manner and attention to detail.  You might see Vicki on your visit serving up dinner and breakfast before your Algonquin Park canoe trip with a flair, or you'll see the special touches of her work in many areas especially at the Kilnhouse garden.  Vicki also hosts a wide variety of Algonquin Retreats.

See what's cooking for Breakfast with Vicki (mp3)

Meet Tracy and Stephanie, Quest for Balance facilitators (Quicktime Streaming Video)

Listen in . . .winter conversation with Tracy (mp3)

Meagan Balantyne has been an important part of many EDGE programs for the past couple of years.  Meagan's special touches can be found in your accommodations, meals, and many other areas.  If your lucky, Meagan may even join you on the occasional Algonquin Park canoe trip.

Stephanie Akroyd has a background in dance and a love for movement and the outdoors, Stephanie is a certified Nia Instructor and also teaches Hatha yoga in the style of Vanda Scaravelli.  She is also a mother, artist, and has guided wilderness canoe trips and retreats with author and guide Hap Wilson for the past ten years. 

Monica McCommiskey manages Blue Canoe, our retail store in South River.  Come in and soak up the warm, inspiring indoor place she has created.  Not to mention, the gifts, books, natural products and Edgy items she has in store for you.