The Outdoor Adventure market is one of the fastest growing sectors in the tourism industry. Whether you want to manage the fun as an Outdoor Adventure Guide or create the next demand as an Adventure Tour Operator/Owner, walk the cutting edge with us. Let us provide you with the opportunity to discover how you can build the foundations of success! Learn operational skills and knowledge that will prepare you to work both in the field and in the boardroom.
Whatever your interests are --- soft adventure such as back-country hiking or skiing/boarding, sea kayaking, rock climbing, white water rafting or the more exotic like trekking or photo safaris --- start your Adventure with us!
Experience some of these thrilling activities in a fun and educational format.
This course integrates national occupational standards for Outdoor Adventure
Guide endorsed by the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council
and meets the demands of today's discerning adventure traveller.
Components of our diploma programs include:
- Business Operations
- The Guiding Process
- Environmental Stewardship
- Risk Management and Safety
- Camp Management
- Land-Based Skill Development
- Water-Based Skill Development
- Nature Awareness and Interpretation
- Hands on Skill Development
- Recreational Activities
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certificate
- Marine Radio Operator's License
- Integrated Computer Applications
- SuperHost Fundamentals
- Foodsafe Certificate
- Serving It Right Certificate
- Work Experience
Industry prerequisites for Adventure and Ecotourism:
- Above average fitness level
- Previous outdoor experience recommended
- Fluent in English
Diploma: Approx. 30 Weeks - Days & Times Vary - Weekdays
and Weekends; Half and Full Days
