Meet our team

Gabriel (Gabe) Kovacs

Owner/Instructor

Meet Gabe, an enthusiastic canoe tripper and the heart behind Gone Canoeing. With a deep love for the outdoors and a lifelong passion for canoeing, Gabe created Gone Canoeing to inspire others to embrace nature and the joys of paddling.

For over 30 years, Gabe has been guiding and teaching outdoor adventures across Ontario, parts of Alberta, and even various regions of the United States. By day, he’s a dedicated secondary school physical and outdoor education teacher at a rural school in Northumberland County, Ontario, where he continues to share his love for the wilderness with his students.

When he’s not on the water, Gabe enjoys playing old boys rugby, diving into a good book, and spending quality time at home with his wife, their two children, and their loyal dog.

 

 

 

 

Certifications

ORCKA Canoe Tripping Instructor 2

ORCKA Basic Canoeing Instructor

ORCKA Canoe Tripping 3 (Trip Leader)

ORCKA Canadian Style Paddling 1

ORCKA Moving Water 1A

Advanced Wilderness First Aid

Swift Water Rescue Technician

Standard First Aid & CPR

Green Check National GPS Instructor

NASDS Open Water Scuba Diving  

Honours Degree in Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism

(Lakehead University)

Certified Outdoor Experiential Education Teacher

Ontario College of Teachers Member (OCT)