Since a young age, Matt has been exploring Canada’s wild places, from the rivers and lakes of the Canadian Shield to the tundra and tidal waters of the North. While he has travelled widely across Canada and abroad, he still considers himself a “Shield kid” at heart, with a deep connection to the granite country and the rivers that wind toward James and Hudson Bay.

After more than a decade directing Missinaibi Headwaters Outfitters and leading expeditions across the country, Matt has shifted his home base to Quebec, where he lives with his partner and their two young children. He now works as an Osteopath, running his own clinic and continuing to guide select canoe expeditions. He also teaches Wilderness Medical Associates International courses several times a year, including the River Roots course every April, bringing a calm, grounded presence to both classroom and field settings.

If you’re lucky enough to share a river with Matt, you’ll quickly notice his relaxed, good-humoured approach to travel and group dynamics. He has a real talent for creating a welcoming atmosphere, especially for young people experiencing the wilderness for the first time. With professional experience working with children, youth, and young adults in both educational and therapeutic settings, Matt is dedicated to fostering positive and confidence-building experiences outdoors.

Whether instructing, guiding, or practicing osteopathy, Matt brings a thoughtful, relational approach rooted in experience, curiosity, and deep respect for the natural world.