Jay Guildenhuys

Jay, with over 40 years in the restaurant industry, began his career opening restaurants in Victoria that included Süze Lounge and Lucky Bar. He later opened Shelter Restaurant and Shed in Tofino. Shelter has been open for 21 years, and despite a fire, made a remarkable comeback in a new waterfront location last year. Jay also served as a director with the Tofino Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Tofino. He was also one of the founders of the Tofino Ucluelet Culinary Guild, Queen of the Peak and other non profits in Tofino.