Hi Guiders! I’m Tara LeChasseur—also known in the unit world as Rainbow Owl—and I’m the founder of The Guider’s Guild. If we haven’t met yet, welcome! This space exists to support and equip Guiders like you with practical tools, creative ideas, and encouragement to make your units more fun, inclusive, and impactful.

I’ve been in Guiding for over 20 years and currently serve as:

• Contact Guider for the 1st Holland Landing Embers
• Guider with the 4th Holland Landing Pathfinders & Rangers
• Community Guider for Holland Landing, Keswick, Barrie, and Burlington
• Member of the national DEI/A Committee, where I focus on accessibility and advocacy for invisible disabilities

My mission? To help every unit be a place where youth and Guiders feel welcome, supported, and excited to belong.

In my life outside the sash and sparkles, I’m an AdventureSmart Instructor and lead programs through Creemore Adventure Outfitters, where I teach first aid and guide outdoor adventures for everyone from first-time family campers to solo motorcyclists exploring the backcountry. I’m also a trained anthropologist with a background in the natural sciences, and I spent ten years as an emergency nurse.

I’m a mom of two awesome kids, have two fur babies, and a very patient husband who supports my slightly chaotic, adventure-filled schedule. In my free time, you’ll find me paddling, camping, hiking, reading, knitting, white-water rafting, or heading to the theatre.

I truly believe that Guiding can change lives—youth and adult—and I’m here to share what I’ve learned (and am still learning!) to help make your Guiding journey easier, more fun, and more meaningful. Thanks for being here, and thanks for everything you do for your girls.

Let’s make magic together.