Marlo Shaw2018
Marlo Shaw2018
Based in Terrace, British Columbia, Marlo Shaw has been a passionate wildlife guide since 2016, specializing in polar regions and temperate rainforests. With a lifelong love for nature, Marlo is passionate about connecting people to landscapes. She has a double major degree in environmental studies and geography, as well a diploma in ecosystem restorations.
Since joining Nat Hab, Marlo has guided guests to a wide range of destinations. This includes to polar bears and the northern lights in Churchill and the “islands at the end of the world” in Haida Gwaii. She has also led trips to Greenland, Antarctica and south Australia.
In her free time you can find Marlo (still) looking for bears with camera in hand. Most days she will find time for some kayaking, camping and running. When time allows, she enjoys landscape painting and birding. Her paintings and photographs have hung in various public exhibitions and are featured in private collections across Canada, the United States and Sweden.
What's in My Camera Bag
I’ll never guide in bear country without checking that I have the below items:
binoculars
watch
radio
first aid kit
camera
bear deterrent
"Its better to have it and not need it, instead of need it and not have it"
Camera
Canon 5D Mark 4
Lenses
Canon 100-400mm (4.0)
Tamron 11-20mm (2.8)
Canon 50mm (1.8)
Other
100GB Memory cards
Charger + Extra Batteries
Sandisk SSD
Cleaning Kit
Vortex 8x42 Binoculars
What Our Guests Say
Marlo is deeply appreciative of the natural world and hugely enthusiastic about each and every sighting. She was super organized and detailed about logistics and safety. She was also flexible in making options available and always did her best to accommodate individual needs. She had a lovely sense of humor and was a terrific communicator—an educator extraordinaire! Her passion for learning and sharing information about wildlife is amazing
Marlo sets the bar high in terms of her knowledge, competency, maturity, decision making and humor. She made each traveler feel important and attended to. She made the experience so rich and memorable for us. We will seek her out when we return to Churchill for the polar bears! We came for the northern lights, and thanks to Marlo we got so much more. This included the sled dog ride, learning from locals, walking on the frozen river, patching cracks on a newly built igloo and visiting the Northern Study Center. Hanging out in the Aurora Pods and domes, we laughed and sang and danced and whistled. Marlo made this a magnificent experience.
I will always remember Marlo’s bright spirit and high energy. She made the trip so much more memorable with her smile and humor. She went above the call of duty sometimes in the funniest ways! She was helpful and compassionate and always had our best interests at heart. She’s a remarkable person. What I enjoyed the most was seeing northern lights (a dream come true) and having Marlo lead the group.
Upcoming Adventures with Marlo Shaw
Polar Bear Tours
Meet the King of the Arctic roaming its wild tundra home on the edge of Hudson Bay in Churchill, Canada
Churchill Polar Bear Photo Expedition
Our flagship polar bear photo safari is an exhilarating small-group adventure among the world's largest concentration of polar bears along Hudson Bay, guided by top naturalists who are photography pros.
Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration
Churchill, Manitoba is arguably the best place on Earth to view the aurora borealis—see it in comfort from secluded, private viewing locations, including our exclusive glass Aurora Pod with a 360° view on the sky.
Northern Lights Photo Expedition
You'll find no better location for aurora photography than Churchill—and no better approach than this one, led by an expert photographer guide, featuring remote and atmospheric private settings for stunning images.
Sailing Antarctica: A Polar Wildlife Expedition
Those with a passion for true adventure won't find a more exhilarating thrill than exploring Antarctica on an intimate voyage by private motorsailer—for just seven guests! Kayak and camp on the ice, too.
