From Mad Scientist to Mad About Tourism: Meet Michael Karpishka
Meet Mike, who traded lab demonstrations for marine celebrations. This former Mad Science entertainer hypothesized that #Ottawa needed more fun—and the community proved his theory right. What began with a chance Facebook scroll in 2019 became a mission to redefine waterfront memories when he co-founded Palapa.Tours with his partner Gaby.
His greatest joy? Seeing faces light up as they discover their city from the water, while giving back to the community that believed in him—supporting local charities, schools, and preserving essential water services.
