Karen Pearson

Karen Pearson, CTC

• Based in Winnipeg, MB

About Karen

Karen often refers to herself as the "Accidental Travel Agent." While studying education at university, she found herself at a crossroads, questioning her true calling. This introspection led her to pursue Travel and Tourism, a decision that has shaped her career for nearly two decades. In 2014, Karen merged her own travel agency with Great Canadian Travel, bringing her wealth of experience and a personal touch to the team. She finds immense joy in experiencing trips through the excitement of her clients, considering it a rewarding aspect of her role. Karen's approach is relatable; she understands the uncertainty clients may feel when planning a trip and is adept at guiding them to their ideal destinations. Her commitment is to provide personalized, hands-on service to make every journey seamless and memorable.

Where She's Been

South America: Six weeks exploring Bolivia and Peru
Canada: Soaking in the French-inspired atmosphere of Quebec City; the stunning scenery around Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies
Australia: Witnessing the Great Barrier Reef
Caribbean: Escaping the Winnipeg winter to scuba dive in Cuba

Top 5 Travel Moments

1. Six weeks exploring Bolivia and Peru
2. Soaking in the French-inspired atmosphere in Quebec City
3. Seeing the Great Barrier Reef in Australia
4. The stunning scenery around Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies
5. Escaping the Winnipeg winter to scuba dive in Cuba

Why She Loves Travel

"Our team here at Great Canadian Travel has been to so many places and has experienced so many adventures and challenges, you will truly be in good hands with us. Not every trip is about the adventure of a lifetime; sometimes you just want to get away and need someone to help you book your hotel and airfare. We take the time to give you the personal, hands-on service you need to make it easy for you. After all, isn’t that what a trip should be about? I look forward to talking to you!"