Allison
Originally from Ontario, Allison graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. Her passion for tourism brought her to the Bow Valley where she worked in the hospitality industry for 8 years. She now calls Cochrane home.
Allison enjoys backcountry camping, hiking, and any chance to enjoy the outdoors with her husband and son.
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