KATTUK EXPEDITIONS
Locally owned · Halifax, Nova Scotia
Thoughtful adventures, led by people who care deeply about the places we explore.
The Kattuk approach
Kattuk Expeditions is a locally owned Halifax company bringing together outdoor professionals with a love of sharing remarkable places. From Sable Island and Cape Breton to Iceland, our journeys combine small groups, knowledgeable guides and time to look a little closer.
We have guided visitors to Sable Island National Park Reserve since 2017. As a Parks Canada licensed tour company, we work with Parks Canada and the Sable Island Institute to help guests understand the island and travel with care.
The people behind the journey
Different perspectives. A shared commitment to safety, curiosity and a welcoming experience outdoors.
01 / LEADERSHIPOwner & expedition leader
Fred has led eco-adventure tours across Atlantic Canada since 1999. A hiking and sea kayaking guide, survival instructor and team-building facilitator, he has also taught outdoor guiding and food preparation at Nova Scotia Community College.
For a personal look at Fred’s connection to nature, watch this short film produced by Brad Rivers .
02 / GUIDINGExpedition guide
Meet Gary as part of the Kattuk guiding team, helping guests explore on our small-group adventures.
03 / PHOTOGRAPHYPhotographer & expedition guide
Sandy brings her passion for horses, wildlife and visual storytelling to Kattuk’s photographic journeys, including our Icelandic horse photography expedition. Her guidance invites guests to slow down, observe and connect with their subjects.
Explore Iceland with Sandy
04 / NATURE & SCIENCEExpedition leader
Lauren’s background in research and healthcare, including a master’s degree in genetics, informs her fascination with biodiversity. A Sable Island Institute volunteer and photographer, she enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for horses and the island’s living world.
Lauren’s photographyCare for place & community
Our Sable Island trips contribute funding to the Sable Island Institute. We also support its fundraising and research work, connecting the visitor experience with a deeper understanding of the island.
Community efforts have included Bikes For the Bay and equipment drives supporting Laing House’s outdoor program. We value opportunities to help more people experience the outdoors.
Shared values. Strong connections.
The organizations and people we work with connect our journeys to conservation, photography and Nova Scotian hospitality.
Research, education & conservation
With naturalist Zoe Lucas
Zoe Lucas’s decades of observation and research have helped deepen understanding of Sable Island. The Institute brings together environmental monitoring, biodiversity studies, arts, culture and public outreach.
Our relationship with the Institute reflects a shared respect for the island and the knowledge that helps protect it.
Discover the Institute
Licensed tour operator
Kattuk Expeditions is a Parks Canada licensed tour company for Sable Island National Park Reserve. Our guided visits include Parks Canada orientation and respect for the island’s protected landscapes and wildlife.
Explore Sable Island with Parks Canada ↗
Hospitality
Refined Nova Scotian hospitality on Halifax’s waterfront, in the Queen’s Marque district.
Visit Muir
Dining
A Halifax waterfront dining experience exploring the flavours and ingredients of the Maritimes.
Discover MysticPhotography
Our photography partner, alongside Sandy’s role as an expedition guide, sharing a passion for horses, wildlife and meaningful images.
Explore Sandy’s work
Jeep adventures
Our Jeep tour partner, bringing local knowledge and guided exploration to Cape Breton’s back roads, valleys and scenic viewpoints.
Explore their adventures
Whales, seals & seabirds
Our marine adventure partner in Pleasant Bay, Cape Breton Island, sharing Zodiac encounters with whales, seals and seabirds along the Highlands coast.
Meet Captain Mark’s
Helicopter aviation
Our helicopter aviation partner, based at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, connecting guests with extraordinary landscapes by air.
Visit Vision Air Services
Fixed-wing aviation
Our fixed-wing aviation partner for Sable Island, providing flights from Halifax to the island’s remote beach landing grounds.
Visit Sable AviationKattuk Expeditions is a Parks Canada licensed tour company.
Working with Kattuk
Interested in guiding with us? We welcome expressions of interest from experienced outdoor professionals who put safety and people first.
Send your résumé & cover letterWe expect guides to arrive reliably, on time, rested and prepared. Kattuk welcomes guides and guests of all cultural backgrounds, religions, genders and lifestyles.
Your next adventure
Find your expedition or speak with our Halifax team about the journey you have in mind.
Explore our expeditions