Tourism is Canada’s fastest growing industry, and within that, Adventure and Ecotourism is the fastest growing individual segment at 15% per year (according to the Canadian Tourism Commission).

The estimated 10,000 Outdoor Tourism companies in Canada struggle to find certified, trained staff, and regularly recruit and post positions through our program.

Graduates will find employment opportunities as guides or instructors in their activities of choice, but will also have the skills and theoretical background to move up to supervisory and management positions.  Many students will also start their own adventure travel operations.

Graduates are currently working as canoe, sea kayak and mountain bike guides, whitewater kayak, ski and climbing instructors, supervising recreation and camp programs, managing tripping companies, teaching at outdoor centres and in outdoor education programs, and running their own businesses.

See some of our Success Stories and track the adventures of Cameron Dube and Ben Shillington on an expedition in Africa.

Some graduates also continue their studies by taking advantage of our articulation agreement with Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C.   They can receive advanced standing in TRU's Bachelor of Tourism Management degree program, entering into the third year of the four year degree program.  (See Diploma to Degree)

Photos of some of our grads working/playing in Australia,

B.C., New Zealand, Costa Rica & Tibet.