Anthony Mallinson 2022
Anthony Mallinson is a seasoned sea kayaker, mountaineer and wilderness guide with a deep appreciation for the transformative power of time spent in nature. Raised near Vancouver, he grew up exploring British Columbia’s mountains and waterways, developing a passion for self-propelled, expedition-style travel and close wildlife encounters.
Anthony studied glaciology at the University of Stockholm, and geology and environmental studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax. His academic background, combined with a love for local knowledge and outdoor exploration, informs his guiding. He began his career leading sea kayak tours and as a marine naturalist in BC’s Discovery Islands, blending his love of adventure with a desire to share nature’s wonders. Today, his expertise spans the globe, and he divides his time between guiding in New Zealand, teaching skiing in BC’s Kootenays, and leading expeditions in Quebec and Churchill, Manitoba.
Beyond guiding, Anthony loves to climb, hike, ski and paddle remote coastlines. In 2022, he and his partner embarked on a multi-year attempt to kayak the Northwest Passage. A lifelong explorer, he is always on the hunt for the world’s best hot chocolate—and enjoys baking chocolate chip cookies along the way.
What Our Guests Say
Anthony is simply a joy to interact with. He has a depth of knowledge about the community and is deeply committed to extending his vast understanding by being a voracious reader, particularly focused on all things Churchill. His humility and innate inclination to serve others is what truly sets him apart. We are huge Anthony fans, and we know that those who are privileged to have him as their Expedition Leader on future Northern Lights expeditions will be as appreciative of his leadership as we were.
I love Anthony! I really appreciated the infectious enthusiasm he has—it was more like chatting with a friend than an Expedition Leader. He also took really great photos and had the good idea to film the Polar Rover ride through the windshield in time laps, which is awesome to have in our Adventure Portal. It was pretty emotional when I saw my first polar bear, and I'm glad to have had my dad on one side and Anthony on the other to share the moment.
Anthony was an amazing Expedition Leader. He is such a hardworking, knowledgeable, warm and kind man. He went above and beyond every day to make our trip the best it could be. This trip exceeded our expectations on all levels. Anthony is an asset to Nat Hab!
Upcoming Adventures with Anthony Mallinson
Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration
Churchill, Manitoba is arguably the best place on Earth to view the aurora borealis—see it in comfort from secluded, private viewing locations, including our exclusive glass Aurora Pod with a 360° view on the sky.
Canada's Premier Polar Bear Adventure
Meet the King of the Arctic! Our flagship polar bear tour is an expertly guided small-group adventure to see the world's largest concentration of polar bears in their wild tundra home on Hudson Bay.
