EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 36 MIN
Surfing Lake Superior and Teaching in the Wild with Chris Dube
from The Backroads Bill Podcast · host North Bay Echo
Chris Dube isn’t your average teacher. He surfs the waves of Lake Superior, teaches outdoor education in Terrace Bay, and believes deeply in the power of getting students outside and into the wild.In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, Chris shares what it's like to ride cold waves on Canada’s biggest lake and how those same waters inspire his work in the classroom.He talks about growing up in Northern Ontario, why community matters, and how education and adventure go hand in hand.6:10 – Discovering surf on Lake Superior12:45 – Why surfing became more than just a hobby18:30 – Teaching outdoor education in Terrace Bay24:50 – How he builds community through nature31:00 – Surfboards, snowshoes, and what’s next
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Chris Dube isn’t your average teacher. He surfs the waves of Lake Superior, teaches outdoor education in Terrace Bay, and believes deeply in the power of getting students outside and into the wild.In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, Chris shares what it's like to ride cold waves on Canada’s biggest lake and how those same waters inspire his work in the classroom.He talks about growing up in Northern Ontario, why community matters, and how education and adventure go hand in hand.6:10 – Discovering surf on Lake Superior12:45 – Why surfing became more than just a hobby18:30 – Teaching outdoor education in Terrace Bay24:50 – How he builds community through nature31:00 – Surfboards, snowshoes, and what’s next
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