Emily Kalil

After many years as a dedicated summer camp director, where she inspired countless young people to explore, learn, and connect with the outdoors, Emily decided to turn her lifelong passion for adventure into a new chapter.
Now with her husband Aaron, they own and operate Northern Tales,  bringing the same spirit of curiosity and community to travellers of all ages. Her extensive background as both a dogsled guide and canoe guide adds tremendous value to the company, giving her a deep understanding of northern travel, safety, and storytelling.  Drawing on her deep experience in leadership, logistics, and outdoor education, Emily creates experiences that are both organized and heartfelt—blending the joy of discovery with the care and attention that all travellers deserve.
 

Aaron Ratko

Aaron brings with him 20 years of experiential and outdoor education & recreation professionalism. He has brought his inclusive facilitation, group management skills and his directorship experience to our team which he acquired from his previous work in Tourism, Outdoor Education, Leadership Development Centres and Summer Camps across Canada. Aaron graduated from Brock University with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies, focusing on Outdoor Recreation & Therapeutic Recreation which he uses to further his passion; to create opportunities for outdoor adventure to everyone. He looks forward to continuing his work with Northern Tales, to continue to blend a sense of adventure and positive group development within the community of Whitehorse and those visiting The Yukon.