Always An Adventure Inc. - Ottawa, Ontario

Mike S.

Exploring nature and birding in a wide variety of habitats with Tony & Nina has been a rewarding and educational experience for me every time I join them. With their exceptional skills and knowledge about how to locate interesting birds throughout the year, their trips are "always an adventure"!

Jan H.

Tony and Nina are truly wonderful guides and teachers! My wife and I have gone out with them many times, starting 6 years ago. I remember being very impressed on our first trip that Tony heard a Black-billed Cuckoo off in the distance and was able to find it for us to see! I've learned so much about birding and photography from them both, but of course there's still lots to learn and we'll be out with them again! Here's a couple of bird photos I've taken on trips to Algonquin Park with them: a Black-backed Woodpecker and a Canada Jay.

Naomi P.

Tony Beck and Nina Stavlund are the most ethical and best photographers in Ottawa. I have gone on many birding excursions with them. They are very professional yet treat you like family. We have visited places like Algonquin Park, Parc Omega, Amherst Island, Sunflower farms, Gatineau Escarpment and surrounding areas.

Tony and Nina both are excellent teachers and informative. I have become a much better photographer, and my ability to identify birds has become much better because of the birding excursions I have been on. Tony and Nina come equipped with years of photography experience, years of tour guide experience, having led tours in Antartica, Costa Rica, the Galapagos, etc.

I highly recommend going on a birding excursion with Tony and Nina. Their name "Always_an_adventure_inc" speaks for itself. You truly will have an adventure.

rose S.

I really enjoyed my tour with Nina and Tony . They are professional, reliable, polite, friendly, They found and identified far more species of birds quickly , more than I could have done on my own. Tony was willing to help with my camera settings for backlit shots and gave suggestions for better photos. He even sent us a couple of birds we could not get a good shot of.photos we could not take with our own cameras.. They provided walkie talkies, during our travel time, and were attentive to our needs. They also provided a close up for viewing telescope for distant birds, such as Tundra swans. I would recommend Always an Adventure because it is a fun adventure with Nina and Tony!

Catherine L.

I always have an adventure when I go out with Tony and Nina! They are wonderfully positive and upbeat, making every outing lots of fun and a tremendous learning experience. They are knowledgeable, encouraging, well organized and take their lead from the group. Birding with them is one of my favourite things to do!

Joanne P.

I have used Always an Adventure for several years now. I continue to learn from Tony & Nina,. The birding is relaxed and fun but professional as well. They do their research before we head out which increases our success rate in finding the birds. All in all , well done.

Hannah C.

It's been a few years now, but when I'm in Ottawa I try to find time to go on a birding excursion with Tony and Nina. They really, really know their birds, where to find them and how to identify them, and they do a great job of sharing their knowledge with the group.

suzanne H.

Always an Adventure is NEVER a disappointment. Tony and Nina know what they do!! Their vast photographic and nature wealth of knowledge means you' learn about the species as you locate and photograph them. These two help you learn and grow in your birding experience with their ethical approach to all things nature.