Zack Kruzins of Such A Nice Day Adventures

Meet Zack Kruzins, owner of Such A Nice Day (S.A.N.D) Adventures. In 2018, Zack launched Such A Nice Day Adventures, an outdoor adventure and education company. S.A.N.D operates all across the northern shore of Lake Superior, from the United States border to the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area.

Zack has led/organized many sea kayak expeditions on Lake Superior since 2006. Additionally, he has worked all over the world as a sea kayak guide, outdoor educator, and instructor with many seasons at Outward Bound schools and other organizations under his belt. When he can, he now spends a good portion of his winters guiding kayaking programs on an expedition cruise ship in Antarctica with Polar Latitudes.

Zack is very passionate about water and its importance in our lives. He feels the more time one spends on, in, or near water, the greater the connection there is to the world around us. Along with being a highly experienced guide and seasoned mariner, Zack is a certified polar guide with the Polar Tourism Guides Association (PTGA), is a Level 2 Paddle Canada sea kayak instructor, and wilderness first responder. His enthusiasm and zest for life is contagious and he looks forward to sharing some of his knowledge and experiences with you!

Zack recently participated in the Starter Company Plus program to expand his business operations. To learn more about how the Entrepreneur Centre can help you or your business, visit entrepreneurcentre.ca.

What drew you to entrepreneurship?

In the past I worked with a variety of bureaucratic government organizations and I found as an entrepreneur I had more creative freedom to work for myself and live my passions.

What is your most memorable moment being an entrepreneur?

Spending time in the Lake Superior wilderness with my own clients, where the freedom to go anywhere and do anything exists. Seeing the zest for life light up their eyes!

Who was your biggest inspiration/mentor?

A few of my teachers at Lakehead University have served as significant inspiration and provided mentorship through the years. My dad has also been a great mentor and motivator.

If you could go back in time what piece of advice would you give yourself?

Just spend the money on good equipment, a good website, and advertising, and don't hesitate so much with opportunities for manageable growth.