Marc-Andre Gionet
Marc-Andre Gionet

Marc-Andre Gionet (Mags) grew up in a small French Acadian village in northern New Brunswick and has always had a deep love for Atlantic Canada. He has been leading trips in the Maritimes since 2019, sharing the charm and hidden gems of the East Coast with guests from around the world. In 2023, he stepped into the role of Regional Field Leader for Eastern Canada and Vermont, where he continues his mission of making each trip meaningful, engaging and full of coastal magic. His favorite days always involve the ocean—whether it is biking along the coast, kayaking quiet coves, catching waves or jumping in for a swim.

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August 5, 2025

Investing in Island Resilience: Backroads Supports the Tancook Island Recreation Centre

On a remote stretch of Nova Scotia’s South Shore, where the roads are unpaved and the ocean breeze carries stories from generations past, sits Big Tancook Island, a place that has welcomed Backroads guests for over a decade. With just 150 year-round residents, this close-knit community has long been a highlight of our Nova Scotia trips, offering a rare and genuine cultural connection shaped by local traditions, homemade lobster lunches and the unforgettable "kissing the lobster" ceremony.

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