My Story

Following her passion into the wilderness, Heather Hinam has a passion for Manitoba’s wilderness. After completing an intense academic program that included a PhD in conservation biology, she worked as an ecotourism guide at a resort hotel in Manitoba. When the resort closed, Heather needed a new way to share her knowledge and be immersed in the natural environment that she loved so much. She decided the best way to do this was to create her own business and enable people to establish a personal connection with nature. Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, MB4Youth Division connected Heather with Futurpreneur Canada, where she received financing, business resources and mentoring. Lindy Norris, a Futurpreneur Canada mentor, provides advice and support to help Heather run her business. In her first year of business, Heather has already received an award recognizing her commitment to sustainable tourism. She believes that the business is growing into a driving force in nature education and tourism in the province. “Being an entrepreneur has made it possible to combine all my talents and passions into a job that brings me constant satisfaction,” she said.