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College Diploma Outdoor Adventure

2 Years On Campus Diploma Program

Algonquin College Pembroke

Program Overview

This two-year Ontario College Diploma program provides professional guide training with the theoretical and practical skills required to work in the global outdoor adventure industry. Partnered with Wilderness Tours (Canada`s largest outdoor adventure company) students can acquire national certification in a selection of disciplines. Emphasis is placed on providing students with a well-grounded background in three main principles: safety of self and others, respect for self and others and respect for natural and cultural environments.

Program Key Stats

$17200 (Annual cost)



87 %

Eligibility Criteria


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560
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts, Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate or General Educational Development (GED) certificate, English: Grade 12 or equivalent with a grade of 70% or higher, IELTS-5.5, TOEFL-IBT: 80 (with the minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20; Writing: 20)

Career Options

  • Graduates may find employment across Canada and around the world
  • The combination of technical skills certification
  • leadership and risk management
  • and industry and business study creates multiple career paths and graduates that are in demand
  • Entry-level positions
  • such as wilderness trip leaders
  • kayak guides
  • ski patrol
  • climbing or snowboard instructors are seasonal in nature and are combined to create year-round work and travel opportunities

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