Jillian Brown - Adventure Photographer

Jillian Brown is a Canadian adventure photographer, long-distance
canoeist, and mental health advocate. She has undertaken
significant expeditions, including a 6,500 kilometer journey
across the contiguous United States from Oregon to Louisiana,
paddling the Colorado river in a tandem sea kayak and a 50 day
paddling and mountaineering expedition thru Alaska and Yukon.


Beyond her canoeing endeavours, Brown is recognized for her work
in mental health education, particularly concerning
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She has served as the lead
guide for an outdoor activity based organization dedicated to
supporting first responders, at-risk youth, and their families
affected by PTSD.


Through this role, she shared tools and strategies for healing
through nature, fitness, and goal setting.


As a photographer, Brown captures compelling images of her
adventures and the natural world, contributing to publications
such as Sidetracked Magazine, Gripped Magazine, Canoe Kayak
Magazine, Paddling Magazine, and Canadian Geographic.Her work
emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of connecting with nature and
overcoming personal challenges.