Lee-Anne has been sharing the natural and human heritage of the local area with visitors since 1983. Her stories are rich with personal experiences, time spent sharing tea with old-timers, interviews with local experts in their field, and active participation in local conservation efforts.

Using her vast knowledge base, creative presentation style and enthusiasm, Lee-Anne weaves together an experience you will treasure as part of your memory to Fernie and the Rocky Mountains. Whether storytelling, performing magic tricks, playing games, or directing reflective energy, her style engages the participants with a focus on fun. She has lead audiences from 1 to 91 and enjoys interacting with people from around the world.

As a professional interpreter locally since 1983, Lee-Anne is dedicated to the work of the conservation community in the region and is a member of Interpretation Canada-BC Section, Federation of BC Naturalists, Wildsight, Elk Valley Young Naturalist Club and Fernie and District Historical Society. For visitor safety and comfort she has extensive backcountry experience, strong outdoor skills, is trained in wilderness first aid, has a Class 4 drivers license and to top it off she bakes delicious brownies.

In an effort to support local conservation, a portion of Fernie Nature Tours profit is donated to some of the above named organizations.

My Favourite Links:

Wildsight www.wildsight.ca
Terry Parker, Fernie wildlife photographer www.terryparkerphoto.com
Canyon Rafting www.canyonraft.com
Fernie and District Historical Society www.ferniemuseum.com