About Rescue Canada

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Matt Cuccaro

Matt has been an Instructor with Rescue Canada for over 20 years, teaching Swiftwater, Boat and Ice. When Matt isn't teaching for Rescue Canada, he is a lead instructor with Algonquin College's Outdoor Adventure Leadership programs. Creating and running curriculums and courses to help future guides have the skills to make sound decisions.

Matt is also the Guide Manager for Wilderness Tours on the Ottawa River. Matt has been a whitewater professional and enthusiast his entire working career. He was a member of the Canadian Whitewater Freestyle Team, a CSIA Level 4 instructor and a Level 2 course conductor and Senior instructor with Canadian Wilderness Medical Training. If you can’t find Matt on the water, he is probably on the Ski hill.

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