
Don Prittie, General Manager (2004)
“I love being surrounded by people who love boats and who work in the boating industry. There is nothing you can do that is as relaxing, challenging and beautiful as boating in British Columbia. I started boating when I was six and never looked back!”
Previous Roles & Certifications:
• VP Operations, Oak Bay Marine Group
• GM, Young Life’s Malibu Club & Malibu Yacht Charters
• Certified Marina Operator, Association of Marina Industries, Level Two
Volunteer Work:
• President, Boating BC Association
• Past Board Chair, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
• Past President, Maritime Museum of BC

Kelly Lovell, Customer Service (1980)
“I love working in a place where no two days are the same. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world when they bring their boats here, and I really enjoy my co-workers, we have a great team!”
Previous Roles & Certifications:
• Over 40 years at the Cove…. enough said!

Jonathan Parker, Wharfage Manager
“Visiting marinas has always been a highlight for me and I am really excited to be part of the team at Canoe Cove!”

Dereck Keenan, Travel Lift Operator (2011)
“I love my job; I get to be outside and work with machinery. There is a great community of people here and they keep things interesting and fun.”

Fido, Canoe Cove Mascot (2011)

Phil Mavis, Facilities Manager
“I really am excited about the opportunity at Canoe Cove Marina and look forward to meeting our many customers and community members moving forward!”

Melinda Callaghan, Customer Service
“I like working at the Cove because it feels like home!”

Ralph Steenstra, Weekend Staff

Jacob Hill, TraveLift Assistant
“I like working around machinery and being outside and I really like to pressure wash boats!”

Myles McMorran, TraveLift Assistant

Cadence Manson, Maintenance Tech
“I like the energy I get from other staff, customers and marina tenants.” He is getting very used to saying “Good Afternoon!” as everyone is so friendly!