Guides
Kurt
Head Guide
Hi! My name is Kurt but at Aikens, people call me Kurnbuckle.
2024 marks my 7th season at Aikens.
When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m travelling, hunting and bartending!
If I was in the NHL, my "goal song" would be “Riverboat Fantasy” by David Wilcox.
The best trip I've ever taken is backpacking in Vietnam.
My favourite way to spend a day off at Aikens is sleeping in and betting on video games with a buddy.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them! I have an extremely talented 5 year old tabby cat, named Bella. She loves belly rubs, climbing trees and doing advanced tricks for our guests.
What's the most memorable concert or live event you've ever attended? The North Star Rave Night.
Cam
Guide
Josh
Guide
Hi! My name is Josh but at Aikens, people call me Kid Rock.
2024 marks my 4th season at Aikens.
When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m globe trotting.
If I was in the NHL, my "goal song" would be "I Was on a Boat That Day" by Old Dominion.
The best trip I've ever taken is to BonAventure with the boys.
My favourite way to spend a day off at Aikens is hiding from the sun.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them! Wall Geckos of all the tropical places I have visited.
What's the most memorable concert or live event you've ever attended? Tim Hicks tickets I won on the radio!
Brenden
Guide
Tyson
Guide
Hi! My name is Tyson but at Aikens, people call me… still don’t have nickname..
2024 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.
When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m probably still fishing.
If I was in the NHL, my "goal song" would be “Haters Wanna be me” by Froggie Fresh.
The best trip I've ever taken is coming to Aikens.
My favourite way to spend a day off at Aikens is to fish.
Do you have any pets? Nope!
What's the most memorable concert or live event you've ever attended? NHL game.
Joey
Guide
Kieran
Guide
Hi! My name is Kieran but at Aikens, people call me K-Cup or KDawg.
2024 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.
When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m fishing and farming.
If I was in the NHL, my "goal song" would be “La Bamba”.
The best trip I've ever taken is…I went to Africa. It was cool.
My favourite way to spend a day off at Aikens is swimin’, fishin’ and soaking up the sun.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them! I have a dog named Brian. He is 6.
What's the most memorable concert or live event you've ever attended? Big Molly’s Bar Porch.
Simon
Guide
Hi! My name is Simon but at Aikens, people call me Simon.
2024 marks my 1st season at Aikens.
When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m fixing cars at a Chevy dealership.
If I was in the NHL, my "goal song" would be “Passacaglia” (piano version).
The best trip I've ever taken is B.C. Kelowna and Osoyoos Valley.
My favourite way to spend a day off at Aikens is catching big fish.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them! Some dogs and cats…
Corrin
Guide
Hi! My name is Corrin but at Aikens, people call me Corrin.
2024 marks my first season at Aikens.
When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m taking care of my acreage, spending time with my 2 children. And fishing every chance we get.
If I was in the NHL, my "goal song" would be…
The best trip I've ever taken is to Banff National Park.
My favourite way to spend a day off at Aikens is cliff jumping or fishing.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them! I have 2 dogs one golden retriever named Kai and 1 black lab named Callie. There both water hogs, dirty 24/7.
What's the most memorable concert or live event you've ever attended? Calgary Stampede.
Tyler
Guide
Hi! My name is Tyler but at Aikens, people call me Squirrel.
2024 marks my 1st season at Aikens.
When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m Fishing or fishing on the dock best spot on the lake!
If I was in the NHL, my "goal song" would be “Cowboy” by Kid Rock.
The best trip I've ever taken is going to Aikens.
My favourite way to spend a day off at Aikens is fishing or sitting on the porch.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them! Night Hawk, best turtle ever.
What's the most memorable concert or live event you've ever attended? Alice in chains live - best thing I've ever seen!
Ben
Guide
Eric
Guide
Hi! My name is Eric but at Aikens, people call me Sal.
2024 marks my 1st season at Aikens.
When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m out golfing with friends or gone to the lake with the family and in the winter it’s hockey and lots of ice fishing.
If I was in the NHL, my "goal song" would be “Hey Baby” by DJ Ötzi.
The best trip I've ever taken is the time I went to British Columbia to visit a friend I met at a hockey camp was probably one of the best weeks of vacation I’ve had yet.
My favourite way to spend a day off at Aikens is being able to sleep in and spend the day out on the water.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them! I have a dog named Titan he’s a Great Dane very annoying and steals every piece of food he can find.
What's the most memorable concert or live event you've ever attended? Never been to a concert, but when I do get to go, it will be Eminem. My favourite live event I’ve been to would be Monster Jam.
Aiden
Guide
Hi! My name is Aiden but at Aikens, people call me Ferg..
2024 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.
When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m fishin’.
If I was in the NHL, my "goal song" would be “Sabotage” by the Beastie Boys.
The best trip I've ever taken is Quebec City.
My favourite way to spend a day off at Aikens is going fishing for trout.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them! Trout.
What's the most memorable concert or live event you've ever attended? Tragically hip concert at 5 years old.
Marty
Guide
Hi! My name is Martin but at Aikens, people call me Buckwheat.
2024 marks my 18th season at Aikens.
When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m a full time student at USB and in my spare time I’m playing golf or hockey.
If I was in the NHL, my "goal song" would be “On the road again” by Willie Nelson.
The best trip I've ever taken is Honolulu, an island that’s a part Hawaii.
My favourite way to spend a day off at Aikens is fishing and cliff jumping.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them! I have one puppy named Brigden, he is a golden retriever and he doesn’t know it yet but he won the lottery.
What's the most memorable concert or live event you've ever attended? Winnipeg jets vs Ottawa Senators, when Dustin Byfuglien hit Mark Stone.
Joel
Guide
Hi! My name is Joel but at Aikens, people call me Shuga Plum, Joseph or Dumpy.
2024 marks my 3rd season at Aikens
When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m playing chess at university.
If I was in the NHL, my "goal song" would be “Tu Tut Tu Tu” by Max Verstappen.
The best trip I've ever taken is Niagara Falls/Toronto.
My favourite way to spend a day off at Aikens is fishing and sleeping.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them! My cat Earl is a little devious monster who loves to attack me in my sleep.
What's the most memorable concert or live event you've ever attended? Les G String au Festival du Voyageur.