Ryan Chamberland has been working on guiding in the sport fishing industry and working in marine stewardship activities on the west coast since 20 years old, giving him plenty of experience in the marine environment and industry.  Ryan founded the Vancouver Island Lodge in 2014 in his hometown of Sooke, providing fishing packages to clients from around the world.  Ryan also started Ryan Sea Marine which encompasses working with T’Sou-ke Nation’s Marine and Guardian Team, Coastal Restoration Society in a multitude of environmental related projects, and boat building.  When Ryan is not working, he is typically chasing pelagic fish in Tofino, Nova Scotia, and Mexico between rounds of golf.