T H E   T E A M

Meet Your Guides

Glenn Parlee

Glenn is co-owner of Liverpool Adventure Outfitters and our lead guide. He began teaching swimming and canoeing while still in high school and later completed a Bachelor of Recreation from Dalhousie University.

Glenn's love of the outdoors has led him to earn many certifications since then, including Canoe NS Level 4 Canoe, Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 2, Red Cross Small Craft Safety Instructor Trainer, VHF Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime & Aeronautical), SVOP Certificate, Paddle Canada Instructor in Canoeing, SUP, Sea Kayaking & Canoe Tripping,  Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid, and NS Licensed Guide (Hunting & Fishing).

Glenn's experience, partnered with his knowledge of the areas he explores, is sure to make your tour or clinic a memorable, educational and fun experience. In his (limited) spare time, you can probably find him on stage with a guitar.

Caitlin Nickerson

Caitlin manages the daily operations at Liverpool Adventure Outfitters. She's been involved with the family business since opening in 2003. 

Caitlin is a certified Paddle Canada Instructor in Standup Paddleboarding and assists with our kayak and canoeing tours. She also has her Standard First Aid and CPR, her National Lifeguard certification and her Level 1 Swim Coach.

When she's not on the water, you can find Caitlin at the shop, in the office or spending time with her two children. She also hosts international students who attend high school in Liverpool, coaches with the Milton Dambusters swim team and volunteers with the local minor hockey league and the local elementary school.

Wally Woodbury

As a guide for Liverpool Adventure Outfitters, Wally brings with him a tremendous amount of experience. A certified Paddle Canada Instructor in canoe, kayaking and Standup Paddleboarding, he has also been a bike tour guide in Atlantic Canada for over ten years.

Wally has completed the Yukon River Quest twice, raced marathon canoe and has taken part in competitive adventure racing and spring boat racing. He is also a Level 2 Downhill Ski Instructor and Coach and a Nordic Ski Coach.

When Wally's not guiding, you can find him surfing, biking, paddling, skiing, or spending time with his pup Watson.

Tom Blackford

Tom joined the team as a kayak guide in 2020 but is no stranger to the area. His wife Suzie grew up in Port Joli and, together with their four children, they returned every summer. Now as permanent residents, they enjoy Nova Scotia's South Shore year-round.

In Maine, Tom worked as a boatbuilder and an educator. In addition to building lobster boats, he taught and eventually ran a small residential private school for boys. Leading Fall canoe trips on the Allagash was his favourite part of the experience. A lifelong interest in sailing and a more recent interest in sea kayaking was a good fit for the coast of Maine and is equally rewarding here on the coast of Nova Scotia.

Tom holds his Level II Sea Kayaking through Paddle Canada and a Wilderness Remote First Aid Certification. He enjoys sharing the experience of paddling and learning more about the local coast. When Tom is not out on the water, he can be found in his workshop building his next kayak.

Elizabeth Court

Elizabeth brings a varied set of skills to the team. Along with her assistant guide duties, she also serves as the food prep specialist with Liverpool Adventure Outfitters. Her education and experience are assets in her roles; after earning a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Elizabeth returned to school to complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree. After spending 16 years in the hospitality industry, she now works full time in Configuration Management in the defence sector.

Elizabeth began recreational paddling in 2009 and more recently decided to improve her knowledge and skillset. She is now certified in Sea Kayak Level 1, Intro Canoe Tandem and Solo, Basic SUP, OCC Hiking Field Leader, Advanced Wilderness and Remote First Aid/CPR/AED Level C and as a St. John Ambulance Advanced Medical First Responder 1.

As our food prep specialist, Elizabeth creates and costs menus and procures & prepares food for multi-day backcountry tours and events, both locally and in Central America.

Holly Ross

Holly, also known as The Yoga Hen, is a mom to two incredibly strong twin sons, Ben and Sam. She has earned her 'Hen' title due to her nurturing nature, always taking care of others and, most importantly, herself.

After tragically losing her husband in 2013, Holly's journey took a pause before deciding to pursue her Yoga Teacher training. Holly proudly graduated with her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate from Breathing Space in 2015. Soon after, Holly started her own business offering yoga experiences outside of a studio atmosphere and The Yoga Hen Yoga Adventures was born. Past events have included hiking, biking and yoga at Castle Frederick Farms in Falmouth NS and yoga at Avondale Sky Winery with wine tasting and appetizers. She has extensive experience teaching specialized yoga classes for groups such as climbers, athletes and children/youth.

Holly loves to play outdoors, whether hiking in the woods, walking on the beach, or simply sitting by the river. She enjoys travel, seeks adventure and finds a sense of peace in nature. 

Jeff Norman

With over twenty years of kayak guiding in various parts of the world such as Belize, Costa Rica, Egypt, UAE and Nova Scotia, Jeff brings his extensive knowledge of nature and history to share with you!

His job as a school teacher has allowed him the time and opportunity to pursue his passion of kayaking and share it with others. He holds many certifications, such as Paddle Canada Kayak Instructor, ISA Surf Instructor, Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard, First Aid Instructor, Bike Instructor and more. He has coached various sports including hockey, track, badminton and soccer.

Jeff looks forward to seeing you this summer to lead you on one of the best karak tours on the South Shore - the Port Mouton Islands Full Day Tour.