Show Notes
Chris Dube isn’t your average teacher. He surfs the waves of Lake Superior, teaches outdoor education in Terrace Bay, and believes deeply in the power of getting students outside and into the wild.
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, Chris shares what it's like to ride cold waves on Canada’s biggest lake and how those same waters inspire his work in the classroom.
He talks about growing up in Northern Ontario, why community matters, and how education and adventure go hand in hand.
6:10 – Discovering surf on Lake Superior 12:45 – Why surfing became more than just a hobby 18:30 – Teaching outdoor education in Terrace Bay 24:50 – How he builds community through nature 31:00 – Surfboards, snowshoes, and what’s next
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