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Bruce Kirkby
Born
Toronto, Ontario
EducationEngineering Physics, Queen's University (1990)
Occupation(s)Adventure Writer and Photographer
Notable workSand Dance (2000), Dolphin's Tooth (2005)
TelevisionHost, No Opportunity Wasted, CBC
FamilyChristine Pitkanen (wife)
Bodi
Taj
Websitebrucekirkby.com

Bruce Kirkby is a Canadian adventurer, photographer, and writer. Recognized for expeditions to remote wilderness areas, his achievements include a 40-day, 1000-kilometre crossing of Arabia's Empty Quarter by camel (1999) and the first contiguous descent of Ethiopia's Blue Nile Gorge from source to the Sudanese border (with National Geographic). The author of three best-selling books, Kirkby's writing has appeared in numerous publications, including The Globe and Mail, Canadian Geographic and The New York Times. National Geographic Channel featured his photography in the documentary Through the Lens (2003). An Ambassador for Mountain Equipment Co-op[1] and member of the Starboard SUP Dream Team,[2] Kirkby makes his home in Kimberley, British Columbia.

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