Born and raised in Calgary, Dan Arndt graduated from the University of Calgary's Natural Sciences program in 2006. Working a desk job for a few years after graduating led him to develop a passion for photography and for birds. In 2013 he launched his career in environmental consulting. He then began guiding birding groups locally in 2015 and farther abroad the following year.
Dan has been a co-leader for the Field Guides Owlberta: Alberta's Owls & More tour since 2019 and the Canadian Rockies: Alberta tour since 2022, and he has also guided privately throughout central and western Canada. When he’s not guiding or consulting as a wildlife biologist, he spends his time skiing, biking, and taking care of his two cats and two crested geckos at home in Calgary, Alberta.
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Client comment
"The tour was fantastic—it exceeded my expectations in terms of guidance, scenery, and camaraderie. I loved it! Dan Arndt was a fantastic birding guide—skilled, knowledgeable, tireless, and patient. I would highly recommend him and would definitely travel with him again." S.H., CANADIAN ROCKIES: ALBERTA tour participant
Dan's Upcoming Tours
Jun 12-22, 2025 ($5200) with Jay VanderGaast & Dan Arndt
Tour Limit: 10
A great western birding tour with spectacular landscapes of the Rockies.
May 9-17, 2026 (To be determined) with Dan Arndt
Tour Limit: 7
Exciting migration birding at several premier hotspots on the Lake Erie shore.
Jun 11-21, 2026 (To be determined / 2025=$5200) with Jay VanderGaast & Dan Arndt
Tour Limit: 10
A great western birding tour with spectacular landscapes of the Rockies.