East Travel

Philip Houde CTM

In the fall of 2002, Philip & his wife Mychelle purchased River East Travel, a full-service travel agency that has served its clients since 1979.

Philip is a Certified Travel Manager (CTM) having achieved this designation through the CITC.

Current Past Chair of Manitoba/Nunavut ACTA (The Association of Canada Travel Agencies) council having recently completed a term as Chair as well as Vice Chair and Secretary Treasurer of the ACTA National board. He continues to work as the Chair of an ACTA committee with the goal of bringing consumer protection to the travel industry in Manitoba.

Elected to the Ensemble Travel Group Canadian Advisory Board in 2008 and recently elected to the North American Board of Directors in 2013.

Philip also belongs to the following organizations: the Kildonan Business Club, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses & the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.

He believes that our company should offer a level of service that he himself would appreciate and expect as a client. He recognizes the need to earn your business each and every time you deal with us.

Mychelle Houde

Mychelle can't wait to tell you a little more about herself!

Lindsay Ruffeski

After graduating with honours from Robertson College in 2000, Lindsay joined River East Travel as a Travel Consultant. She’s always finding ways to expand her knowledge in world travel either from personal travels, learning from co-workers or just attending industry events and training. She is a graduate of Disney’s College of Disney Knowledge and would love to help you plan your Disney Vacation! Travel Experiences include – USA: Orlando, Miami, Disneyworld, Los Angeles, Disneyland, San Diego, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Palm Springs, San Antonio, Hawaii (Oahu, Maui & Kauai), Caribbean cruises. Caribbean: Jamaica. Europe: Greece. Canada: Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton.

Candace Friesen