Fraser River Lodge Team

Claudette grew up in the Fraser Valley and has been fishing since she could first walk. She has been connected with the Lodge since 2005 and brings her years of experience in hospitality, events, management, business ownership and fishing with a passion for excellence to everything she does. In her current role she seeks to create a team that will bring a memorable experience to anyone that visits. Claudette’s goal is to ensure your stay creates amazing memories that will last a lifetime.

Driven by a genuine desire to provide and facilitate meaningful connections, she feels fortunate to contribute to people's most important moments in her beloved hometown- one of the most beautiful places on earth. With a deep appreciation for the art of hospitality, she takes great pride in being part of a business that hand-delivers moments that will be treasured for a lifetime.

In early Spring 2022, Sierra joined our weddings department as an assistant coordinator. Her quick learning skills and professional experience in hospitality and customer service promptly landed her the position as Head Wedding Coordinator. Sierra's passion for people and experiences allows her to create and execute weddings seamlessly. Her problem-solving skills and calm demeanour make her a wonderful leader and addition to our team.

With over 20 years of experience, Chef Justin consistently innovates our menu with his culinary expertise. He specializes in game meats and farm-to-table dishes, using fresh, foraged ingredients. Passionate about cooking with smoke and open fire, he imbues his creations with rich, rustic flavors. Committed to sustainability, Chef Justin prioritizes sourcing fresh products, reducing environmental impact, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. His creative approach aims to surpass guest expectations and introduce them to new, exciting flavors.

Ebony joined the wedding team in early 2023 and has recently moved into the position of Events & Activities Manager. Born and raised in Australia, she has travelled and worked all over the world in the hospitality industry before coming to Canada in 2018. Since arriving in Canada, she has worked in the events industry, helping visions come to life and is committed to ensuring a smooth and unforgettable experience for all our guests!

Ian is an amazing Chef with a great personality and cheeky humor. His former restaurant "Published on Main; in Vancouver, BC he worked as a Sous Chef and received the first Michelin Star just recently. Ian and his partner have just recently welcomed their first child this past spring and live together in Abbotsford.

Katrina has been with us since late 2022. She came with a serving and bartending background prior to the Fraser River Lodge. She was on a provincial basketball team and in her spare time she volunteers in the community. She is smart, calm and resilient. She lives locally with her husband and their miniature dachshund, Beau!

If you found us through a social media platform then you can thank Kate! She is the team lead on all media and marketing here at the Lodge since 2021. She brings to the table a passion for media, as well as a personal standard of excellence in everything she does. Kate started as an “all-rounder” and very quickly took over and ran with the media and marketing department. She was also a huge contributor to the design of our new Bison Suites.

Emily joined the Fraser River Lodge in 2021 and has been leading our Housekeeping team ever since. Her incredible attention to detail and creativity has led her to design and manage renovation projects here at the Lodge. Most recently, Emily has fully designed our Games room renovations. When she's not at the Lodge, you can likely find her at a greenhouse looking to add to her bountiful collection of plants, or with her Husband and dog Roo, on a nearby trail.

Jen joined the team as a housekeeper in early 2022 and quickly moved her way up to the role of Assistant Housekeeping Manager, thanks to her exceptional talent for training and leadership. Her incredible organizational skills and ability to lead have made her an invaluable part of the management team. Outside of work, she's a gifted singer, bringing creativity and passion to all that she does. If she’s not behind a mic, you can probably find her out paddleboarding with her dog, River.

Dallas has a strong background in metal fabricating manufacturing, woodwork and most skills needed to repair and upkeep whatever comes his way. More recently he has also taken on guiding!